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Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 15 Kyodo - Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi holds talks in Tokyo with Hirofumi Yoshimura and Fumitake Fujita, co-leaders of the second-largest opposition party the Japan Innovation Party on Oct. 15, 2025, amid uncertainty over whether Takaichi will be able to win enough votes to become premier during an extraordinary parliamentary session starting Oct. 21. (Kyodo)

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Liberal Democratic Party President Takaichi

Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi speaks to the press in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2025, following her meeting with Hirofumi Yoshimura (C) and Fumitake Fujita, co-leaders of the second-largest opposition party the Japan Innovation Party. During the meeting, they agreed to begin talks on forming a coalition government.

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Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks in Tokyo with Hirofumi Yoshimura (C) and Fumitake Fujita, co-leaders of the second-largest opposition party the Japan Innovation Party on Oct. 15, 2025, amid uncertainty over whether Takaichi will be able to win enough votes to become premier during an extraordinary parliamentary session starting Oct. 21.

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Japan opposition party decides to dissolve

OSAKA, Japan - Shintaro Ishihara, one of the two co-heads of the Japan Restoration Party, is projected on a screen via video link at an extraordinary party meeting held in Osaka on June 22, 2014. The opposition party decided at the meeting to dissolve with its two co-leaders, Ishihara, former Tokyo governor, and Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, set to lead separate parties.

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Japan opposition party decides to dissolve

OSAKA, Japan - Shintaro Ishihara, one of the two co-heads of the Japan Restoration Party, is projected on a screen via video link at an extraordinary party meeting held in Osaka on June 22, 2014. The opposition party decided at the meeting to dissolve with its two co-leaders, Ishihara, former Tokyo governor, and Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, set to lead separate parties.

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Japan opposition party decides to dissolve

OSAKA, Japan - Toru Hashimoto, one of the two co-heads of the Japan Restoration Party, speaks at an extraordinary party meeting in Osaka on June 22, 2014. The opposition party decided at the meeting to dissolve with its two co-leaders, former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara and Hashimoto, Osaka mayor, set to lead separate parties.

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Japan opposition party decides to dissolve

OSAKA, Japan - Toru Hashimoto, one of the two co-heads of the Japan Restoration Party, speaks at an extraordinary party meeting in Osaka on June 22, 2014. The opposition party decided at the meeting to dissolve with its two co-leaders, former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara and Hashimoto, Osaka mayor, set to lead separate parties.

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Hakuho wallops Tochinonada to win 3rd match at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (top) churned out an impressive win over rank-and-filer Tochinonada on Sept. 12, staying hot on the heels of five co-leaders at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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2 opposition parties merge into Japan's 3rd-largest party

TOKYO, Japan - Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto (L) and Kenji Eda, a House of Representatives lawmaker, shake hands during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2014, after becoming co-leaders of the Japan Innovation Party. Hashimoto's Japan Restoration Party and Eda's Yuinotoh party merged to create the Japan Innovation Party, Japan's third-largest party and second in the opposition bloc.

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S. Korean lawmakers on Kono statement drafting verification

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Han Gil (L) and Ahn Cheol Soo, co-leaders of South Korea's main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy, express concerns in Seoul on June 19, 2014, over the recent study by the Japanese government into the process leading to the drafting of the Kono Statement regarding the "comfort women" issue.

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Japan Restoration Party to split up

TOKYO, Japan - Combination photos taken on May 29, 2014, show Japan Restoration Party co-leaders Toru Hashimoto (L) in Osaka and Shintaro Ishihara in Tokyo. The opposition party will split up as Ishihara said he will form a new party aiming at revising Japan's Constitution.

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New opposition party launched in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Han Gil (L) and Ahn Cheol Soo are chosen as co-leaders of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy at an inauguration meeting of the new opposition party in Seoul on March 26, 2014.

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Ishikawa at Mizuno Open

KASAOKA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa celebrates after sinking his shot for eagle on the 13th hole at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Okayama Prefecture during the third round of the Mizuno Open on June 25, 2011. Ishikawa is in a share of third place, two strokes behind South Korean co-leaders Bae Sang Moon and Kim Kyung Tae.

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Ishikawa continues to struggle at Korea Open

CHEONAN, South Korea - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa (C) shakes hands with his caddie after wrapping up the third round of the Korea Open at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan on Sept. 12, 2009. Ishikawa could only manage a 1-over 72, leaving him five shots behind co-leaders Rory McIlroy (L) and Kim Dae Sub.

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Asashoryu remains one behind co-leaders at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) forces Tochiozan (R) out of the ring to remain one behind the co-leaders at 5-1 on the sixth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 15.

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Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - U.S. tour rookie Ai Miyazato made a late charge on the back nine to shoot a 4-under-par 68, placing herself two strokes off co-leaders Jeon Mi Jung and Fuki Kido after the second round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14.

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Katayama, Shiota lead Yonex Ladies

TERADOMARI, Japan - Atomi Shiota (L) emerges as surprise co-leaders with Mari Katayama and Atomi Shiota after the first round of the Yonex Ladies at Yonex Country Club in Niigata Prefecture on Aug. 26.

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Katayama, Shiota lead Yonex Ladies

TERADOMARI, Japan - Mari Katayama watches the ball after a tee shot during the first round of the Yonex Ladies at Yonex Country Club in Niigata Prefecture on Aug. 26. Katayama, who has missed the cut in six out of her last seven tour events, emerged as surprise co-leaders with Atomi Shiota after a round of 69.

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Chiyotaikai remains co-leaders

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) faces stiff resistance from Tochiazuma in the final bout of the 10th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 15. After a brutal exchange of slaps and arm thrusts Chiyo prevailed to stay in the lead with five makuuchi division wrestlers with identical 7-3 records.

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Chiyo retains lead

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai hauls down Tosanoumi to grab sole possession of the lead at 6-0 after overnight co-leaders Jumonji and Kotoryu were handed their first defeats of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 14.

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(2)Chiyotaikai, Asashoryu remain in tie for lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu is all smiles after pounding compatriot Kyokutenho over the bales and to his fifth loss at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 18. Asashoryu and ozeki Chiyotaikai are the tournament co-leaders at 11-1.

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Musashimaru tossed to 2nd defeat

NAGOYA, Japan - Sekiwake Wakanosato sidesteps to the left for a slap-down that sends yokozuna Musashimaru tumbling into the ring seats for his second defeat at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 18. With the loss, Musashimaru dropped to 10-2 and fell a pace behind co-leaders Chiyotaikai and Asashoryu, both at 11-1.

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Yokozuna pair post easy wins in New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) slaps top maegashira Tochisakae (1-5) out of the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 12. Fellow yokozuna Takanohana also posted an easy win over his foe to remain the unbeaten co-leaders six days into the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Katayama, Shiota lead Yonex Ladies

TERADOMARI, Japan - Atomi Shiota (L) emerges as surprise co-leaders with Mari Katayama and Atomi Shiota after the first round of the Yonex Ladies at Yonex Country Club in Niigata Prefecture on Aug. 26. (Kyodo)

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Katayama, Shiota lead Yonex Ladies

TERADOMARI, Japan - Mari Katayama watches the ball after a tee shot during the first round of the Yonex Ladies at Yonex Country Club in Niigata Prefecture on Aug. 26. Katayama, who has missed the cut in six out of her last seven tour events, emerged as surprise co-leaders with Atomi Shiota after a round of 69. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - U.S. tour rookie Ai Miyazato made a late charge on the back nine to shoot a 4-under-par 68, placing herself two strokes off co-leaders Jeon Mi Jung and Fuki Kido after the second round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wallops Tochinonada to win 3rd match at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (top) churned out an impressive win over rank-and-filer Tochinonada on Sept. 12, staying hot on the heels of five co-leaders at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu remains one behind co-leaders at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) forces Tochiozan (R) out of the ring to remain one behind the co-leaders at 5-1 on the sixth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 15. (Kyodo)

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Co-leaders of People's Life Party at press conference

Co-leaders of People's Life Party -- Ichiro Ozawa (L) and Taro Yamamoto -- attend a press conference in Tokyo on July 11, 2016, following voting in the upper house election the previous day. The party won one seat in the election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chiyotaikai, Miyabiyama lead autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai and No. 5 maegashira Miyabiyama emerge as co-leaders at 5-0 five days into the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 16. Chiyotaikai (L) made short work of Kyokushuzan (R), leading with a right thrust to the chin against the No. 2 maegashira from Mongolia and then following up with two solid shots to the chest.

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Ishikawa at Mizuno Open

KASAOKA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa celebrates after sinking his shot for eagle on the 13th hole at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Okayama Prefecture during the third round of the Mizuno Open on June 25, 2011. Ishikawa is in a share of third place, two strokes behind South Korean co-leaders Bae Sang Moon and Kim Kyung Tae. (Kyodo)

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2 opposition parties merge into Japan's 3rd-largest party

TOKYO, Japan - Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto (L) and Kenji Eda, a House of Representatives lawmaker, shake hands during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2014, after becoming co-leaders of the Japan Innovation Party. Hashimoto's Japan Restoration Party and Eda's Yuinotoh party merged to create the Japan Innovation Party, Japan's third-largest party and second in the opposition bloc. (Kyodo)

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Japan opposition party decides to dissolve

OSAKA, Japan - Toru Hashimoto, one of the two co-heads of the Japan Restoration Party, speaks at an extraordinary party meeting in Osaka on June 22, 2014. The opposition party decided at the meeting to dissolve with its two co-leaders, former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara and Hashimoto, Osaka mayor, set to lead separate parties. (Kyodo)

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S. Korean lawmakers on Kono statement drafting verification

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Han Gil (L) and Ahn Cheol Soo, co-leaders of South Korea's main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy, express concerns in Seoul on June 19, 2014, over the recent study by the Japanese government into the process leading to the drafting of the Kono Statement regarding the "comfort women" issue. (Kyodo)

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Launch of new opposition party in Japan

Kohei Otsuka (R), an upper house lawmaker who led the Democratic Party, and Yuichiro Tamaki, a lower house member who led the Party of Hope, shake hands at the inauguration ceremony for their new merged party in Tokyo on May 7, 2018. The two have been selected as co-leaders of the new Democratic Party for the People. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Launch of new opposition party in Japan

Kohei Otsuka (L), an upper house lawmaker who led the Democratic Party, and Yuichiro Tamaki, a lower house member who led the Party of Hope, hold a news conference in Tokyo on May 7, 2018, following the inauguration ceremony for their new merged party earlier in the day. The two have been selected as co-leaders of the new Democratic Party for the People. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Launch of new opposition party in Japan

Kohei Otsuka (R), an upper house lawmaker who led the Democratic Party, and Yuichiro Tamaki, a lower house member who led the Party of Hope, shake hands at a news conference in Tokyo on May 7, 2018, following the inauguration ceremony for their new merged party earlier in the day. The two have been selected as co-leaders of the new Democratic Party for the People. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Launch of new opposition party in Japan

Kohei Otsuka (R), an upper house lawmaker who led the Democratic Party, and Yuichiro Tamaki, a lower house member who led the Party of Hope, shake hands at a news conference in Tokyo on May 7, 2018, following the inauguration ceremony for their new merged party earlier in the day. The two have been selected as co-leaders of the new Democratic Party for the People. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Launch of new opposition party in Japan

Kohei Otsuka (L), an upper house lawmaker who led the Democratic Party, and Yuichiro Tamaki, a lower house member who led the Party of Hope, attend the inauguration ceremony for their new merged party in Tokyo on May 7, 2018. The two have been selected as co-leaders of the new Democratic Party for the People. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Launch of new opposition party in Japan

Kohei Otsuka (L), an upper house lawmaker who led the Democratic Party, and Yuichiro Tamaki, a lower house member who led the Party of Hope, attend at the inauguration ceremony for their new merged party in Tokyo on May 7, 2018. The two have been selected as co-leaders of the new Democratic Party for the People. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Ishikawa drops to 10 off pace, makes cut in PGA season finale

Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Aug. 18, 2017. Ishikawa shot a 1-over 71 to sit 10 shots behind co-leaders Ryan Armour and Webb Simpson, both of the United States, while making the cut for the first time in four months. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama surges to 16th after 2nd round of Masters

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the gallery after making a birdie putt on the 5th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2017. Matsuyama, ranked No. 4 in the world, shot a 2-under-par 70 to surge from a tie for 54th at the start of the day to 16th place, six shots behind four co-leaders. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama surges to 16th after 2nd round of Masters

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits his second shot from the trees on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2017. Matsuyama, ranked No. 4 in the world, shot a 2-under-par 70 to surge from a tie for 54th at the start of the day to 16th place, six shots behind four co-leaders. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama surges to 16th after 2nd round of Masters

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama looks in the direction of his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2017. Matsuyama, ranked No. 4 in the world, shot a 2-under-par 70 to surge from a tie for 54th at the start of the day to 16th place, six shots behind four co-leaders. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama surges to 16th after 2nd round of Masters

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a shot on the 7th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2017. Matsuyama, ranked No. 4 in the world, shot a 2-under-par 70 to surge from a tie for 54th at the start of the day to 16th place, six shots behind four co-leaders. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama surges to 16th after 2nd round of Masters

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama nails a birdie putt on the 15th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2017. Matsuyama, ranked No. 4 in the world, shot a 2-under-par 70 to surge from a tie for 54th at the start of the day to 16th place, six shots behind four co-leaders. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama surges to 16th after 2nd round of Masters

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a bunker shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2017. Matsuyama, ranked No. 4 in the world, shot a 2-under-par 70 to surge from a tie for 54th at the start of the day to 16th place, six shots behind four co-leaders. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Lee Bo Mee sits one behind co-leaders in Okinawa

South Korean golfer Lee Bo Mee acknowledges the gallery during the second round of the Daikin Orchid Ladies at Ryukyu Golf Club in Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture, on March 3, 2017. The two-time money title winner on the Japan LPGA Tour shot a 4-under 68 to move into a tie for third at 4 under, one stroke behind co-leaders Satsuki Oshiro and Fumika Kawagishi, both of Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama moves up leaderboard at Japan Open

Hideki Matsuyama (R) and Ryo Ishikawa walk down the ninth fairway during the Japan Open at Sayama Golf Club in Iruma, near Tokyo, on Oct. 14, 2016. Matsuyama shot an even-par 70 to rise into a tie for eighth place at 1 over, three strokes behind South Korean co-leaders Lee Kyoung Hoon and Ryu Hyun Woo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama moves up leaderboard at Japan Open

Hideki Matsuyama competes during the Japan Open at Sayama Golf Club in Iruma, near Tokyo, on Oct. 14, 2016. Matsuyama shot an even-par 70 to rise into a tie for eighth place at 1 over, three strokes behind South Korean co-leaders Lee Kyoung Hoon and Ryu Hyun Woo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo