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Tokyo Tower still popular after ending relay role

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo Tower is seen from the newly named Tokyo Tower street leading up to it in the Japanese capital on Dec. 18, 2014. The tower, designated as a national cultural property in June 2013, remains a popular sightseeing spot, drawing some 2 million visitors annually to its observatory deck, even after ceding its role as a radiowave transmission tower to Tokyo Skytree in 2012.

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Mini model of N. Korea's Unha-3 rocket on display

TOKYO, Japan - A miniature model of North Korea's Unha-3 rocket is on display at the Three Revolution Exhibition museum in Pyongyang on Dec. 18, 2013. The rocket, suspected by Japan, South Korea and the United States to be an improved model of the Taepodong-2 ballistic missile, is said to have carried the Kwangmyongsong (Shining Star) 3-2 satellite when it was launched on Dec. 12, 2012.

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Former senior diplomat Magosaki gives interview

TOKYO, Japan - Ukeru Magosaki, former director general of the Foreign Ministry's intelligence and analysis bureau, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012.

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Zuma reelected ANC head

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South African President Jacob Zuma speaks after being reelected as leader of the African National Congress during the party's conference in Bloemfontein on Dec. 18, 2012.

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Inter beat Verona 2-0

MILAN, Italy - Fredy Guarin (14) and Yuto Nagatomo of Inter Milan celebrate after Guarin scored the team's second goal during the second half of a game against Verona in Milan, Italy, on Dec. 18, 2012. Inter won 2-0.

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Uehara signs 1-year deal with Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - Japanese relief pitcher Koji Uehara meets the press at Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts, on Dec. 18, 2012, after signing a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.

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Zuma reelected ANC head

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South African President Jacob Zuma (R) is reelected as leader of the African National Congress during the party's conference in Bloemfontein on Dec. 18, 2012. Cyril Ramaphosa (L front) was picked as deputy head of the party.

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Zuma reelected ANC head

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South African President Jacob Zuma (2nd from R) is reelected as leader of the African National Congress during the party's conference in Bloemfontein on Dec. 18, 2012. Cyril Ramaphosa (2nd from L) was picked as deputy head of the party.

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Honda Motor president

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito speaks during an interview with Kyodo news in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012. Ito said the company is eyeing boosting production capacity in emerging Asian countries to help achieve its goal of doubling global auto sales to more than 6 million units in the five years through fiscal 2016.

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S. Korean presidential election

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean presidential candidate Park Geun Hye of the ruling Saenuri Party responds to cheering supporters in Busan on Dec. 18, 2012, the day before the election.

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"Les Miserables" charity premiere

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (C) claps as he attends a charity premiere in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012, of the movie "Les Miserables" starring Australian actor Hugh Jackman (seated to the right of the crown prince). (Pool photo)

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S. Korean presidential election

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean presidential candidate Moon Jae In of the main opposition Democratic United Party responds to cheering supporters in Seoul on Dec. 18, 2012, the day before the election.

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'Les Miserables' charity premiere

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (R) shakes hands with Australian actor Hugh Jackman as he attends a charity premiere in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012, of the movie "Les Miserables" starring Jackman. (Pool photo)

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S. Korean presidential election

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean presidential candidate Park Geun Hye of the ruling Saenuri Party responds to cheering supporters in Busan on Dec. 18, 2012, the day before the election.

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S. Korean presidential election

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean presidential candidate Moon Jae In of the main opposition Democratic United Party responds to cheering supporters in Seoul on Dec. 18, 2012, the day before the election.

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Kobayashi gives up on F1 for 2013

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kamui Kobayashi celebrating after coming third in a Formula 1 Grand Prix race at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 7, 2012. Kobayashi, who was Japan's only Formula 1 driver in 2012, announced on Dec. 18, 2012, that he has given up on competing in the elite series next season.

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Railway fare cards to become mutually usable

TOKYO, Japan - Representatives of railway and bus operators pose with their respective electronic fare cards in a gathering at the East Japan Railway Co. head office in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012. A total of 10 regional railway and bus fare cards such as Suica and Pasmo in Tokyo and Icoca in Osaka will become mutually usable in all their operating areas in Japan, starting March 23, 2013.

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S. Korean presidential election

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean presidential candidate Park Geun Hye of the ruling Saenuri Party speaks during a press conference in Seoul on Dec. 18, 2012, the day before the election.

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S. Korean presidential election

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean presidential candidate Moon Jae In of the main opposition Democratic United Party speaks during a press conference in Seoul on Dec. 18, 2012, the day before the election.

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Abe, Yamaguchi meeting

TOKYO, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party chief Shinzo Abe (R) and New Komeito party leader Natsuo Yamaguchi meet at a parliamentary building in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012. They agreed to compile a large extra budget and accelerate reconstruction in disaster-hit northeastern Japan as Abe is expected to be Japan's next prime minister following a major election victory.

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Abe, Shirakawa meet

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa answers reporters' questions after meeting with Liberal Democratic Party President Shinzo Abe, who is set to become Japan's next prime minister, at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012. Abe said later he urged the central bank chief to seek an annual inflation rate of 2 percent for the consumer price index during their discussion a day ahead of a BOJ policy meeting.

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Central Tokyo veiled in haze

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on the morning of Dec. 18, 2012, shows Tokyo Skytree veiled in a haze. The central part of the Japanese capital was blanketed in a haze resulting from higher humidity levels following rain the previous day, cold temperatures and very little breeze.

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Central Tokyo veiled in haze

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on the morning of Dec. 18, 2012, shows an area in central Tokyo veiled in a haze. Tokyo Dome can be seen at the lower left. The central part of the Japanese capital was blanketed in a haze resulting from higher humidity levels following rain the previous day, cold temperatures and very little breeze.

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Shogi association chief dies

TOKYO, Japan - This April 2010 file photo shows Japan Shogi Association Chairman Kunio Yonenaga, who died of prostate cancer at a Tokyo hospital on Dec. 18, 2012. He was 69.

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Central Tokyo veiled in haze

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on the morning of Dec. 18, 2012, shows Tokyo Tower veiled in a haze. The Diet building can be seen at the bottom. The central part of the Japanese capital was blanketed in a haze resulting from higher humidity levels following rain the previous day, cold temperatures and very little breeze.

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Baby gorilla at Kyoto zoo

KYOTO, Japan - Gentaro (L), a male baby Western Gorilla, is unveiled to the public at Kyoto City Zoo in Kyoto on Dec. 18, 2012. Gentaro, born in December 2011 to his mother Genki (R) and father Momotaro, has lived with Genki since November after being initially raised by zoo staff.

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Baby gorilla at Kyoto zoo

KYOTO, Japan - Gentaro (L), a male baby Western Gorilla, is unveiled to the public at Kyoto City Zoo in Kyoto on Dec. 18, 2012. Gentaro, born in December 2011 to his mother Genki (R) and father Momotaro, has lived with Genki since November after being initially raised by zoo staff.

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Ship carrying missile interceptors returns to Kure

HIROSHIMA, Japan - The transport ship Osumi returns on Dec. 18, 2012, to the Maritime Self-Defense Force base in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, from Okinawa Prefecture, carrying back missile interceptors deployed there to prepare for North Korea's rocket launch the previous week.

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Tokyo Gov. Inose

TOKYO, Japan - New Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose receives a bouquet as he assumes office at the Tokyo metropolitan government building on Dec. 18, 2012, succeeding Shintaro Ishihara.

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Abe meets business leaders

TOKYO, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party President Shinzo Abe (far L), who is set to become Japan's next prime minister, speaks during a meeting with senior officials of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012.

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Tokyo Gov. Inose

TOKYO, Japan - New Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose receives a bouquet as he assumes office at the Tokyo metropolitan government building on Dec. 18, 2012, succeeding Shintaro Ishihara.

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Abe meets business leaders

TOKYO, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party President Shinzo Abe (L), who is set to become Japan's next prime minister, speaks during a meeting with senior officials of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2012.

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Barcelona's Messi

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Argentine forward Lionel Messi of Barcelona (R) dodges a tackle by Santos goalkeeper Rafael Cabral in the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2011. Messi won his third consecutive Ballon d'Or, FIFA's world player of the year crown, on Jan. 9, 2012.

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Barcelona's Messi

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Argentine striker Lionel Messi of Barcelona roars after scoring a goal in the Club World Cup final against Santos at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2011. Messi won his third consecutive Ballon d'Or, FIFA's world player of the year crown, on Jan. 9, 2012.

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Japan to reclassify Fukushima no-entry zones

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - (from L) Yukio Edano, minister of economy, trade and industry, Goshi Hosono, nuclear disaster minister, and Tatsuo Hirano, minister in charge of reconstruction in areas affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, meet Fukushima Gov. Yuhei Sato in the city of Fukushima on Dec. 18, 2011. The ministers notified the governor and representatives of 11 other municipal governments near the plant of a plan to reclassify no-entry zones, possibly on April 1, 2012, around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.