Japanese Princess Yuriko

Japanese Princess Yuriko

Japan's Princess Yuriko attends a party to celebrate her 80th birthday and the 88th birthday of her husband Prince Mikasa (L) at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 6, 2003. Emperor Naruhito's great-aunt, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family, died at a Tokyo hospital on Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 101.

Nomura Mannojo

Nomura Mannojo

Nomura Mannojo, Noh farce (Kyogen) actor (photo taken on Dec. 6, 2003)

Filming of ancient Nara tomb begins

Filming of ancient Nara tomb begins

ASUAKA VILLAGE, Japan - An aerial photo shows the Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, where researchers began filming the inside of the ancient tomb's chamber Dec. 6, 2001. Researchers want to get information for use in restoration work set to begin in 2003 on the tomb's mural paintings that date back from the late seventh century to early eighth century.

Filming of ancient Nara tomb begins

Filming of ancient Nara tomb begins

ASUAKA VILLAGE, Japan - An aerial photo shows the Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, where researchers began filming the inside of the ancient tomb's chamber Dec. 6, 2001. Researchers want to get information for use in restoration work set to begin in 2003 on the tomb's mural paintings that date back from the late seventh century to early eighth century.

(2) Spy cameras on display at Japan Camera Museum

(2) Spy cameras on display at Japan Camera Museum

TOKYO, Japan - "Colie," a miniature single-lens camera, on display on Dec. 6 at Japan Camera Museum in Tokyo. The museum will display 200 spy cameras through April 6, 2003. (Kyodo)

(2) Spy cameras on display at Japan Camera Museum

(2) Spy cameras on display at Japan Camera Museum

TOKYO, Japan - "Colie," a miniature single-lens camera, on display on Dec. 6 at Japan Camera Museum in Tokyo. The museum will display 200 spy cameras through April 6, 2003. (Kyodo)