Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Ex-Fukushima Daiichi plant chief Yoshida

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Masao Yoshida, the hospitalized former head of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Its operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. said on Dec. 9, 2011, that Yoshida, who stepped down from the post due to health issues, has been diagnosed with esophagus cancer. The possibility of his illness being caused by exposure to radiation after the nuclear accident is extremely low, according to TEPCO.

E

Ozawa at work in Nagano

MATSUMOTO, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa speaks at a news conference on Aug. 12, 2010, in the city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, where he is directing the Saito Kinen Matsumoto music festival. Ozawa thanked his friends and staff for their support during the time he underwent surgery for esophagus cancer, ahead of his scheduled performance at the festival in September.

E

Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa speaks during a news conference in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed that he had an operation in late January for removal of his gullet and that he has resumed his work in public in Nagano Prefecture since July 26.

E

Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa speaks during a news conference in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed that he had an operation in late January for removal of his gullet and that he has resumed his work in public in Nagano Prefecture since July 26.

E

Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Seiji Ozawa conducts a chamber orchestra of musicians practicing for their formal performance as part of the annual Saito Kinen Matsumoto festival at the resort area of Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed during a news conference the same day that he had an operation in late January in which his gullet was removed.

E

Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Seiji Ozawa conducts a chamber orchestra of musicians practicing for their formal performance as part of the annual Saito Kinen Matsumoto festival at the resort area of Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed during a news conference the same day that he had an operation in late January in which his gullet was removed.

E

Former Foreign Minister Kakizawa dies at 75

TOKYO, Japan - Koji Kakizawa (file photo), a former House of Representatives member and foreign minister, died of esophagus cancer at a Tokyo hospital on Jan. 27. He was 75.

E

Prince Tomohito of Mikasa to receive treatment for alcoholism

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Prince Tomohito of Mikasa (file photo), a cousin of Emperor Akihito, needs to receive treatment for alcohol dependency for more than a month at the Imperial Household Hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said June 22. Prince Tomohito is suffering severe insomnia and difficulty in swallowing food, the agency said. Prince Tomohito has gone through seven operations to remove tumors from his throat and esophagus since 1991.

E

Singer Izawa, father of actress Yuki Kudo, dies at age 69

TOKYO, Japan - Singer Hachiro Izawa sings his hit tune outside JR Ueno Station in a photo taken in july 2003. Izawa, the father of actress Yuki Kudo who has starred in numerous international films, died of esophagus cancer at a hospital in Tokyo on Jan. 17, his office said on Jan. 18. He was 69.

E

Film director Okamoto dies at 81

TOKYO, Japan - Film director Kihachi Okamoto (file photo), known for his comedy and war movies, died of esophagus cancer Feb. 19 at his home in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, his family said. He was 81.

E

Former farm minister Tazawa dies at 83

AOMORI, Japan - Former farm minister Kichiro Tazawa (file photo) died Dec. 12 of esophagus cancer at a hospital in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. He was 83. A former Liberal Democratic Party politician, Tazawa also served in the cabinet as head of the Defense Agency and the National Land Agency.

E

Film director Okamoto dies at 81

TOKYO, Japan - Film director Kihachi Okamoto (file photo), known for his comedy and war movies, died of esophagus cancer Feb. 19 at his home in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, his family said. He was 81. (Kyodo)

E

Former Foreign Minister Kakizawa dies at 75

TOKYO, Japan - Koji Kakizawa (file photo), a former House of Representatives member and foreign minister, died of esophagus cancer at a Tokyo hospital on Jan. 27. He was 75. (Kyodo)

E

Former farm minister Tazawa dies at 83

AOMORI, Japan - Former farm minister Kichiro Tazawa (file photo) died Dec. 12 of esophagus cancer at a hospital in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. He was 83. A former Liberal Democratic Party politician, Tazawa also served in the cabinet as head of the Defense Agency and the National Land Agency.

E

Ozawa at work in Nagano

MATSUMOTO, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa speaks at a news conference on Aug. 12, 2010, in the city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, where he is directing the Saito Kinen Matsumoto music festival. Ozawa thanked his friends and staff for their support during the time he underwent surgery for esophagus cancer, ahead of his scheduled performance at the festival in September. (Kyodo)

E

Prince Tomohito of Mikasa to receive treatment for alcoholism

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Prince Tomohito of Mikasa (file photo), a cousin of Emperor Akihito, needs to receive treatment for alcohol dependency for more than a month at the Imperial Household Hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said June 22. Prince Tomohito is suffering severe insomnia and difficulty in swallowing food, the agency said. Prince Tomohito has gone through seven operations to remove tumors from his throat and esophagus since 1991. (Kyodo)

E

Singer Izawa, father of actress Yuki Kudo, dies at age 69

TOKYO, Japan - Singer Hachiro Izawa sings his hit tune outside JR Ueno Station in a photo taken in july 2003. Izawa, the father of actress Yuki Kudo who has starred in numerous international films, died of esophagus cancer at a hospital in Tokyo on Jan. 17, his office said on Jan. 18. He was 69. (Kyodo)

E

Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa speaks during a news conference in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed that he had an operation in late January for removal of his gullet and that he has resumed his work in public in Nagano Prefecture since July 26. (Kyodo)

E

Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Seiji Ozawa conducts a chamber orchestra of musicians practicing for their formal performance as part of the annual Saito Kinen Matsumoto festival at the resort area of Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed during a news conference the same day that he had an operation in late January in which his gullet was removed. (Kyodo)

E

Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Seiji Ozawa conducts a chamber orchestra of musicians practicing for their formal performance as part of the annual Saito Kinen Matsumoto festival at the resort area of Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed during a news conference the same day that he had an operation in late January in which his gullet was removed. (Kyodo)

E

Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa speaks during a news conference in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed that he had an operation in late January for removal of his gullet and that he has resumed his work in public in Nagano Prefecture since July 26. (Kyodo)

E

Ex-Fukushima Daiichi plant chief Yoshida

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Masao Yoshida, the hospitalized former head of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Its operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. said on Dec. 9, 2011, that Yoshida, who stepped down from the post due to health issues, has been diagnosed with esophagus cancer. The possibility of his illness being caused by exposure to radiation after the nuclear accident is extremely low, according to TEPCO. (Kyodo)

E

Ozawa leads own orchestra at Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Saito Kinen Orchestra that he founded at Carnegie Hall in New York on Dec. 14, 2010. Ozawa, who conducted Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in the event, took time out from performing after he underwent esophagus cancer surgery the same year. (Kyodo)

E

Ozawa leads orchestra at Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese maestro Seiji Ozawa (2nd from R in front) and Saito Kinen Orchestra members respond to a standing ovation by the audience during a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on Dec. 14, 2010. Ozawa, who conducted Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in the event, took time out from performing after he underwent esophagus cancer surgery earlier in the year. (Kyodo)

E

Ozawa leads own orchestra at Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Saito Kinen Orchestra that he founded at Carnegie Hall in New York on Dec. 14, 2010. Ozawa, who conducted Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in the event, took time out from performing after he underwent esophagus cancer surgery the same year. (Kyodo)

E

Ozawa leads own orchestra at Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Saito Kinen Orchestra that he founded at Carnegie Hall in New York on Dec. 14, 2010. Ozawa, who conducted Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in the event, took time out from performing after he underwent esophagus cancer surgery the same year. (Kyodo)