Niigata Russia Village

Niigata Russia Village

Photo taken on Aug. 21, 1993, shows a Russian Orthodox Church built on the premise of Niigata Russia Village, a theme park aiming to boost cultural exchanges with Russia, in the village of Sasakami in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo.

Miyagi governor not to seek reelection or run in general election

Miyagi governor not to seek reelection or run in general election

SENDAI, Japan - Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano (file photo) said Aug. 21 he has decided not to seek reelection in October's gubernatorial election and will also not run in the Sept. 11 general election. Asano was first elected in 1993 and is in his third four-year term.

U.S. wins gold in U-21 men's basketball championship

U.S. wins gold in U-21 men's basketball championship

SAITAMA, Japan - Members of the United States squad celebrate after beating Croatia 89-80 to win the gold medal in the under-21 men's basketball world championship final at Saitama Super Arena on Aug. 12. The U.S. earned its second gold medal of the competition after winning the inaugural title in 1993 in Spain.

Miyagi governor not to seek reelection or run in general electio

Miyagi governor not to seek reelection or run in general electio

SENDAI, Japan - Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano (file photo) said Aug. 21 he has decided not to seek reelection in October's gubernatorial election and will also not run in the Sept. 11 general election. Asano was first elected in 1993 and is in his third four-year term. (Kyodo)

U.S. wins gold in U-21 men's basketball championship

U.S. wins gold in U-21 men's basketball championship

SAITAMA, Japan - Members of the United States squad celebrate after beating Croatia 89-80 to win the gold medal in the under-21 men's basketball world championship final at Saitama Super Arena on Aug. 12. The U.S. earned its second gold medal of the competition after winning the inaugural title in 1993 in Spain.