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Japanese doctor begins Indonesia-Japan sea journey

Japanese doctor begins Indonesia-Japan sea journey

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Yoshiharu Sekino (C), a 60-year-old Japanese surgeon, waves as his 10-man team set off from Kampong Lambe, a small fishing hamlet on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, on April 13 on two dugout boats to trace one of the paths believed to have brought seafaring people from the so-called Sunda Land area, which now includes Indonesia and Malaysia, to the Japanese archipelago between 3,000 and 10,000 years ago.

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Kashima to take on Shimizu in Emperor's Cup final

Kashima to take on Shimizu in Emperor's Cup final

TOKYO, Japan - Kashima Antlers players celebrate after defeating 10-man FC Tokyo 2-1 after extra time on Dec. 29, 2010, setting up a New Year's Day date with Shimizu S-Pulse in the Emperor's Cup final.

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Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder (10) and striker Arjen Robben (L) celebrate with teammates after an own goal by Brazil in the 53rd minute of a World Cup quarterfinal game at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. Netherlands came from behind to beat 10-man Brazil 2-1.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta runs with the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group H match against Chile at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Chile players pose for photos before their World Cup Group H match against Spain at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain striker Fernando Torres (R) runs with the ball with Chile defender Waldo Ponce chasing him during the first half of their World Cup Group H match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. On the left is Spain defender Joan Capdevila. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain midfilder Xavi (R) celebrates after his teammate Andres Iniesta scores his side's second goal past Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo (on the ground) in the 37th minute of their World Cup Group H match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain striker David Villa (L) shoots during the second half of a World Cup Group H match against Chile at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. On the right is Chile defender Waldo Ponce. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta (L) celebrates with his teammate David Villa after scoring his side's second goal in the 37th minute of a World Cup Group H match against Chile at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Supporters of Spain cheer for their team during a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Chile at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Chile supporters cheer for their team during a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Chile at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain and Chile players congratulate each other after their World Cup Group H match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain defender Joan Capdevila (L) is challenged by Chile striker Alexis Sanchez during the first half of their World Cup Group H match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain striker David Villa (R) runs with the ball as Chile defender Waldo Ponce chases him during the first half of their World Cup Group H match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Chile defender Mauricio Isla (L) and Spain midfielder Xavi fight for the ball during the second half of their World Cup Group H match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain striker David Villa celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the 24th minute of a World Cup Group H match against Chile at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain striker David Villa (R) celebrates with his teammates Xabi Alonso (14) and Xavi (8) running behind him after scoring the opening goal in the 24th minute of a World Cup Group H match against Chile at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain defender Gerard Pique (3) blocks a shot by Chile striker Jean Beausejour during the first half of their World Cup Group H match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta (L) battles for the ball with Chile midfielder Marco Estrada during the first half of their World Cup Group H match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1, both teams advance to round of 16

PRETORIA, South Africa - Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta (L) celebrates with his teammate David Villa after scoring his side's second goal in the 37th minute of a World Cup Group H match against Chile at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. Spain beat Chile 2-1 but both teams advanced to the round of 16.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (2nd from R) intervenes between France and Uruguay players as they argue during the second half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France striker Thierry Henry (L) makes an appeal to referees that his shoot hit the hand of Uruguay defender Mauricio Victorino (6) during a Group A match against Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France striker Sidney Govou (R) shoots during the first half of a Group A match against Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. On the left is Uruguay defender Diego Godin. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay defender Diego Lugano (L9 passes the ball during the second half of a Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France coach Raymond Domenech (L) argues with Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura during the second half of a Group A match against Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay defender Diego Lugano (2) argues his team's case to Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (2nd from L) at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010, after a Group A match between Uruguay and France in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (L) talks to Uruguay defender Mauricio Victorino (6) during a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Supporters of France cheer for their team during a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (2nd from L) shakes hands with France defender Patrice Evra (2nd from R) after the 0-0 draw match between France and Uruguay in the Group A of the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay players applaud the crowd at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010, after their Group A match against France in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay players pose for photos before their Group A match against France in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan (10) shoots past France defender William Gallas during the second half of a Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France players pose for photos before their Group A match against Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez (R) greets Luis Suarez as the striker is replaced during the second half of a Group A match against France in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - French coach Raymond Domenech gives instructions to his players during the second half of a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France defender Bakari Sagna (L) battle for the ball with Uruguay forward Diego Forlan during the first half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Supporters of Uruguay cheer for their team during a Group A match between Uruguay and France in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Supporters of France cheer for their team during a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France forward Thierry Henry (C) shakes hands with Uruguay defender Diego Lugano (R) after their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament ended in a 0-0 draw at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. On the left is France forward Franck Ribery.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay defender Diego Godin (L) vies for the ball with France forward Nicolas Anelka during the first half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay forward Luis Suarez (L) keeps the ball against France defender Bakari Sagna during the first half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France striker Nicolas Anelka (L) heads a shot past Uruguay defender Mauricio Victorino during the first half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese line referee Toru Sagara raises a flag during a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France midfielder Yoann Gourcuff (L) battles for the ball with Uruguay defender Diego Godin (R) during the first half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay's Sebastian Abreu (3rd from R) and his teammates defend a free kick from France's striker Thierry Henry (L) during the second half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura shows the yellow card to Uruguay midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro during the second half of a Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (C) talks to Uruguay and France players before a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan (10) shoots past France defender William Gallas during the second half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France forward Franck Ribery controls the ball against Uruguay midfielder Diego Perez during the first half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Takanohana speaks on Asashoryu's alleged assault

Takanohana speaks on Asashoryu's alleged assault

TOKYO, Japan - Former grand champion Takanohana attends a morning practice session at his stable in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010, a day after he was elected to the 10-man Japan Sumo Association board. He spoke to reporters about the Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu's alleged drunken violence, saying that if media reports of the case are true, the board has to take them seriously.

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