Actress Ryoko Sakaguchi dies

Actress Ryoko Sakaguchi dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in September 1980 shows (from L) actress Ryoko Sakaguchi, actor Yuzo Kayama and actor Kunie Tanaka at a press conference about the production of the Japanese movie "Kaettekita Wakadaisho." Sakaguchi died on March 27, 2013, after suffering colon cancer and pneumonia. She was 57.

Gov't begins 'Challenge 25' greenhouse gas reduction campaign

Gov't begins 'Challenge 25' greenhouse gas reduction campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R in center) and Environment Minister Sakihito Ozawa (L in center) pose with some 30 celebrities, including actor Yuzo Kayama, actress Aya Ueto and Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada during an event to begin the ''Challenge 25'' campaign at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2010. The campaign is designed to promote Japan's goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020 from 1990 levels.

Kayama speaks at 'Challenge 25' CO2 reduction campaign

Kayama speaks at 'Challenge 25' CO2 reduction campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Yuzo Kayama speaks during a kickoff event for the ''Challenge 25'' campaign at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2010. Some 30 celebrities, including Kayama, actress Ueto Aya and Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada took part in the event as members of a ''cheering squad'' for the campaign designed to promote Japan's goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020 from 1990 levels.

Tokyo Gov. Ishihara tops list as 'ideal father'

Tokyo Gov. Ishihara tops list as 'ideal father'

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (in file photo), 68, topped the list of a Japanese survey as the most ideal father, with respondents noting his leadership qualities, articulation and ability to get things done. Actor Yuzo Kayama, 64, came next, followed by Yomiuri Giants manager Shigeo Nagashima, 65.

Kayama speaks at 'Challenge 25' CO2 reduction campaign

Kayama speaks at 'Challenge 25' CO2 reduction campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Yuzo Kayama speaks during a kickoff event for the ''Challenge 25'' campaign at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2010. Some 30 celebrities, including Kayama, actress Ueto Aya and Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada took part in the event as members of a ''cheering squad'' for the campaign designed to promote Japan's goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020 from 1990 levels. (Kyodo)

Gov't begins 'Challenge 25' greenhouse gas reduction campaign

Gov't begins 'Challenge 25' greenhouse gas reduction campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R in center) and Environment Minister Sakihito Ozawa (L in center) pose with some 30 celebrities, including actor Yuzo Kayama, actress Aya Ueto and Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada during an event to begin the ''Challenge 25'' campaign at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2010. The campaign is designed to promote Japan's goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020 from 1990 levels. (Kyodo)