Japan-China-S. Korea talks

Japan-China-S. Korea talks

The Japanese, Chinese and South Korean foreign ministers hold a three-way meeting in Tokyo on March 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan-China-S. Korea talks

Japan-China-S. Korea talks

The Japanese, Chinese and South Korean foreign ministers hold a three-way meeting in Tokyo on March 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan-China-S. Korea talks

Japan-China-S. Korea talks

The Japanese, Chinese and South Korean foreign ministers hold a three-way meeting in Tokyo on March 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan-China-S. Korea talks

Japan-China-S. Korea talks

Combined photo shows Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (C) and his Chinese and South Korean counterparts, Wang Yi (L) and Cho Tae Yul, attending a three-way meeting in Tokyo on March 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan-U.S.-S. Korea foreign ministerial talks

Japan-U.S.-S. Korea foreign ministerial talks

(from R) Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae Yul are pictured before holding three-way foreign ministerial talks in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 15, 2025.

Japan-U.S.-S. Korea foreign ministerial talks

Japan-U.S.-S. Korea foreign ministerial talks

(from R) Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae Yul pose before holding three-way foreign ministerial talks in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 15, 2025.

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Hoshoryu (top) beats rank-and-file wrestler Oho in a three-way championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2025, earning his second Emperor's Cup.

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Hoshoryu (top) beats rank-and-file wrestler Oho in a three-way championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2025, earning his second Emperor's Cup.

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Hoshoryu is pictured after beating rank-and-file wrester Oho (bottom) in a three-way championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2025, earning his second Emperor's Cup.

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Hoshoryu (front) is pictured after beating rank-and-file wrester Oho (back) in a three-way championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2025, earning his second Emperor's Cup.

26th China Qingdao International Industrial Automation Technology and Equipment Exhibition

26th China Qingdao International Industrial Automation Technology and Equipment Exhibition

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - A technician demonstrates a three-way stacker to a customer at the 26th China Qingdao International Industrial Automation Technology and Equipment Exhibition in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, July 18, 2024.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - China (in white) beat Macao 21-16 during the men's three-way basketball group match at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept. 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - China (in white) beat Macao 21-16 during the men's three-way basketball group match at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept. 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - China (in white) beat Macao 21-16 during the men's three-way basketball group match at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept. 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - China (in white) beat Macao 21-16 during the men's three-way basketball group match at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept. 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - China (in white) beat Macao 21-16 during the men's three-way basketball group match at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept. 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - China (in white) beat Macao 21-16 during the men's three-way basketball group match at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept. 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - China (in white) beat Macao 21-16 during the men's three-way basketball group match at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept. 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - China (in white) beat Macao 21-16 during the men's three-way basketball group match at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept. 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball China VS Macao

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - China (in white) beat Macao 21-16 during the men's three-way basketball group match at the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept. 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - The Philippines (in blue) defeated Jordan 13:8 in the group match of men's three-way basketball at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang Province, China, September 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - The Philippines (in blue) defeated Jordan 13:8 in the group match of men's three-way basketball at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang Province, China, September 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - Turkmenistan (in white) beat Maldives 22:2 in the men's three-way basketball group match at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, September 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - The Philippines (in blue) defeated Jordan 13:8 in the group match of men's three-way basketball at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang Province, China, September 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - Turkmenistan (in white) beat Maldives 22:2 in the men's three-way basketball group match at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, September 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - The Philippines (in blue) defeated Jordan 13:8 in the group match of men's three-way basketball at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang Province, China, September 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - Turkmenistan (in white) beat Maldives 22:2 in the men's three-way basketball group match at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, September 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - The Philippines (in blue) defeated Jordan 13:8 in the group match of men's three-way basketball at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang Province, China, September 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - Turkmenistan (in white) beat Maldives 22:2 in the men's three-way basketball group match at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, September 25, 2023.

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

The 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Men's Three-way Basketball

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - The Philippines (in blue) defeated Jordan 13:8 in the group match of men's three-way basketball at the 19th Asian Games in Huzhou city, Zhejiang Province, China, September 25, 2023.

EU's von der Leyen in China

EU's von der Leyen in China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference in Beijing on April 6, 2023, after a three-way summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron.

EU's von der Leyen in China

EU's von der Leyen in China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference in Beijing on April 6, 2023, after a three-way summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron.

EU's von der Leyen in China

EU's von der Leyen in China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference in Beijing on April 6, 2023, after a three-way summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Candidate supporting nuclear phaseout elected Shiga governor

Candidate supporting nuclear phaseout elected Shiga governor

OTSU, Japan - Former lawmaker Taizo Mikazuki (C) celebrates in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on July 13, 2014, after winning the Shiga gubernatorial election to succeed incumbent Gov. Yukiko Kada (L). Mikazuki, 43, a former Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker who supports phasing out nuclear power, won a three-way race, beating a candidate backed by the ruling parties by a narrow margin.

Candidate supporting nuclear phaseout elected Shiga governor

Candidate supporting nuclear phaseout elected Shiga governor

OTSU, Japan - Former lawmaker Taizo Mikazuki (R) receives flowers from Shiga Gov. Yukiko Kada in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on July 13, 2014, after winning the Shiga gubernatorial election to succeed her. Mikazuki, 43, a former Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker who supports phasing out nuclear power, won a three-way race, beating a candidate backed by the ruling parties by a narrow margin.

Miyazato at HSBC Women's Champions

Miyazato at HSBC Women's Champions

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Japan's Ai Miyazato speaks to reporters after the second rounds of the HSBC Women's Champions at Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore on Feb. 24, 2012. Miyazato managed a 2-under 70 to land in a three-way tie for fourth place at the halfway mark of the U.S. LPGA event.

Ishikawa fades at Panasonic Open

Ishikawa fades at Panasonic Open

KOBE, Japan - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa acknowledges the gallery after holing out in the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on Sept. 26, 2010. He ended up in a three-way tie for 13th place.

Oda wins Japan Open in 3-way playoff

Oda wins Japan Open in 3-way playoff

IRUMA, Japan - Ryuichi Oda celebrates after beating Ryo Ishikawa and Yasuharu Imano in a three-way playoff to win the Japan Open golf tournament at Musashi Country Club in Saitama Prefecture on Oct. 18, 2009.

Ai Miyazato in 3-way tie for lead at Evian Masters

Ai Miyazato in 3-way tie for lead at Evian Masters

EVIAN, France - Japan's Ai Miyazato responds to fans after making a birdie on the 16th hole in the second round of the Evian Masters in France on July 24. Miyazato shot a 6-under 66 to move into a three-way tie for the lead after the round.

Hakuho on track for eighth career title at autumn basho

Hakuho on track for eighth career title at autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho crashes onto sekiwake Toyonoshima with a twist-down throw in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 22, staying on track for his eighth career title in a three-way lead at 8-1.

Japan, China, S. Korea strengthen ties, efforts on N. Korea

Japan, China, S. Korea strengthen ties, efforts on N. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (L), Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura (C) and South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Yu Myung Hwan pose for photos in Tokyo on June 14 before the start of trilateral talks to lay the groundwork for a three-way summit in Japan slated for fall. (Pool photo)

Golf: Lee wins Chukyo TV tournament in playoff

Golf: Lee wins Chukyo TV tournament in playoff

TOYOTA, Japan - South Korea's Lee Ji Hee holds the winner's trophy after winning the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies Open in a three-way playoff at the Chukyo Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture on May 25.

S. Korea's Lee agrees to summit among S. Korea, Japan, China

S. Korea's Lee agrees to summit among S. Korea, Japan, China

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Lee Myung Bak (R) shakes hands with former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone (R) at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul on Feb. 26. Lee agreed to a proposal for a three-way summit among South Korea, Japan and China by inviting China to a regular Seoul-Tokyo summit. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Kim wins Sankyo Ladies in playoff

Kim wins Sankyo Ladies in playoff

AKAGI, Japan - Kim So Hee of South Krea poses with her trophy in hands after winning the Sankyo Ladies Open in a three-way playoff at Akagi Country Club in Gunma Prefecture on Oct. 7.

Hakuho shares lead after dumping Dejima at autumn sumo

Hakuho shares lead after dumping Dejima at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) disposed of Dejima with a series of hefty blows Sept. 17, moving him into a three-way tie for the lead at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Shinozaki prevails in playoff to win ANA Open

Shinozaki prevails in playoff to win ANA Open

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Unheralded Norio Shinozaki wins a three-way playoff to capture the first title of his journeyman career at the ANA Open at Sapporo Golf Club's Wattsu Course on Sept. 16.

Hill says 6-way talks could resume in Nov., possibly Dec.

Hill says 6-way talks could resume in Nov., possibly Dec.

BEIJING, China - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill said at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Oct. 31 that six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program could be resumed as early as in November following a bilateral meeting he held in the Chinese capital with his North Korean counterpart Kim Gye Gwan, as well as a three-way meeting that included China.

Nishimura, architect of Mizuho group, dies at 73

Nishimura, architect of Mizuho group, dies at 73

TOKYO, Japan - Former Industrial Bank of Japan President Masao Nishimura (file photo), one of the architects of the mega banking group Mizuho, died on Aug. 1 at a Tokyo hospital of heart failure. He was 73. As then president of the IBJ, Nishimura led the three-way merger in 2000 of his bank, Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank and Fuji Bank. Mizuho Financial Group Inc. was established in 2003 as the group holding company.

Chiyotaikai falls to 1st defeat at summer sumo

Chiyotaikai falls to 1st defeat at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) falls to his first defeat in a bout against Mongolian Asasekiryu, leaving himself in a three-way tie for the lead with ozeki Hakuho and sekiwake Miyabiyama on the eighth day of the Summer Grand Sum Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on March 14.

Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

Asashoryu moves into share of lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Hokutoriki (back) sees his unbeaten streak come to an end after he was overpowered by Tokitsuumi but stays in a three-way tie at 9-1 with yoikozuna Asashoryu and ozeki Tochiauma.