Doctor wins Asian culture prize

Doctor wins Asian culture prize

FUKUOKA, Japan - Tetsu Nakamura, a Japanese doctor known for his charitable work in Afghanistan and Pakistan, speaks during a press conference in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on June 7, 2013, after he was chosen as the grand prize winner of the 24th Fukuoka Prize, given to individuals and organizations that have contributed to the creation and preservation of Asian culture.

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