Matsui goes hitless in loss to Orioles

Matsui goes hitless in loss to Orioles

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging during the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in a 5-0 defeat.

Ichiro lackluster in loss to Twins

Ichiro lackluster in loss to Twins

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging during the ninth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 28, 2010. Ichiro went hitless in a 1-0 defeat.

Nishikori qualifies for main draw of U.S. Open

Nishikori qualifies for main draw of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori signs autographs after defeating Canadian Frank Dancevic at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Aug. 28, 2010. Nishikori earned a spot in the main draw.

Nishikori qualifies for main draw of U.S. Open

Nishikori qualifies for main draw of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns the ball to Canadian Frank Dancevic during a U.S. Open tournament match in New York on Aug. 28, 2010. Nishikori defeated Dancevic and earned a spot in the main draw.

Nishikori qualifies for main draw of U.S. Open

Nishikori qualifies for main draw of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns the ball to Canadian Frank Dancevic during a U.S. Open tournament match in New York on Aug. 28, 2010. Nishikori defeated Dancevic and earned a spot in the main draw.

Japan architect Ishigami wins Venice Biennale prize

Japan architect Ishigami wins Venice Biennale prize

VENICE, Italy - Japanese architect Junya Ishigami (L) is given the Golden Lion award for the best project of the architecture exhibition during a ceremony at the Venice Biennale in Italy on Aug. 28, 2010.

Japan architect Ishigami wins Venice Biennale prize

Japan architect Ishigami wins Venice Biennale prize

VENICE, Italy - Japanese architect Junya Ishigami is given the Golden Lion award for the best project of the architecture exhibition during a ceremony at the Venice Biennale in Italy on Aug. 28, 2010.

Kim Jong Il apparently leaves Changchun

Kim Jong Il apparently leaves Changchun

CHANGCHUN, China - A man believed to be North Korean leader Kim Jong Il (center R) shakes hands with someone on a red carpet at Changchun Station in northeastern China in the evening of Aug. 28, 2010.

Kim Jong Il apparently leaves Changchun

Kim Jong Il apparently leaves Changchun

CHANGCHUN, China - A man believed to be North Korean leader Kim Jong Il (center R) shakes hands with someone on a red carpet at Changchun Station in northeastern China in the evening of Aug. 28, 2010.

Kim Jong Il apparently leaves Changchun

Kim Jong Il apparently leaves Changchun

CHANGCHUN, China - A man believed to be North Korean leader Kim Jong Il (center R) shakes hands with someone on a red carpet at Changchun Station in northeastern China in the evening of Aug. 28, 2010.

Credit card scam in Roppongi

Credit card scam in Roppongi

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows people on the street in Tokyo's Roppongi entertainment district on the evening of Aug. 28, 2010. Police said a number of foreigners who visit restaurants and bars in Roppongi have become the targets of credit card fraud in which they are charged for payments they did not make.

New marine rescue movie

New marine rescue movie

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - (from L) Actors Ryuta Sato and Hideaki Ito and actress Ai Kato pose for photos during a premiere event for a new marine rescue movie called ''The Last Message Umizaru'' in Kitakyushu, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2010.

Damaged tanker examined

Damaged tanker examined

SAKAIDE, Japan - Government panel members examine the damaged oil tanker M Star in a photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture, on Aug. 28, 2010. The tanker sustained the damage in the Strait of Hormuz in July.

Kan looks to industry

Kan looks to industry

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) is briefed by Toshiba Corp. Chairman Atsutoshi Nishida (R) on the manufacturing process of a light-emitting diode at a Toshiba factory in Kitakyushu, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2010. (Pool photo)

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

CHANGCHUN, China - A motorcade believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Il leaves theNanhu Hotel in Changchun, northeastern China, on Aug. 28, 2010.

Damaged tanker examined

Damaged tanker examined

SAKAIDE, Japan - Government panel members examine the damaged oil tanker M Star in a photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture, on Aug. 28, 2010. The tanker sustained the damage in the Strait of Hormuz in July.

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

CHANGCHUN, China - A motorcade believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Il leaves theNanhu Hotel in Changchun, northeastern China, on Aug. 28, 2010.

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

CHANGCHUN, China - A limousine from a motorcade believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Il passes through in Changchun, northeastern China, after leaving Nanhu Hotel on Aug. 28, 2010.

Cosplay participants visit Japanese Foreign Ministry

Cosplay participants visit Japanese Foreign Ministry

TOKYO, Japan - Costume role players from Spain, Mexico and the United States in their self-made costumes pose with State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Osamu Fujimura (3rd from L) during their visit to the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on July 28, 2010, ahead of the World Cosplay Summit 2010, which will be held in the central Japan city of Nagoya from July 31 to Aug. 2.