Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Tokyo's 2020 Olympics bid

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in 2010 shows the National Stadium in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. The Tokyo bid committee to host the 2020 Olympics disclosed on Feb. 16, 2012, the contents of its application file submitted to the International Olympic Committee.

E

S. Korean land purchase in Tsushima stirs security concerns

TSUSHIMA, Japan - A sign put up on a bridge in downtown Tsushima says local islanders welcome South Koreans who care about deepening bilateral friendship and that the Japanese territory is a historical island with many tourist attractions. The photo was taken on Feb. 16, 2010.

E

Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points.

E

Japan defeats U.S. in women's curling

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese team skip Moe Meguro (C) watches her shot during the women's round robin curling game against the United States at the Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Feb. 16, 2010. Sweeping are Kotomi Ishizaki (L) and Mari Motohashi.

E

Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points.

E

Japan's Oda finishes 4th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nobunari Oda of Japan acknowledges the crowd after finishing his performance in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Oda placed fourth with 84.85 points.

E

Japan's Oda performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nobunari Oda of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Oda placed 5th with 84.85 points.

E

Japan defeats U.S. in women's curling

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Annna Omiya (JR) releases the stone during the women's round robin curling game against the United States at the Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Feb. 16, 2010. Japan defeated the U.S. 9-7.

E

S. Korea's Lee wins women's 500-meter speed skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Lee Sang Hwa of South Korea celebrates holding the South Korean national flag after winning the Olympic women's 500-meter speed skating event at Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2010.

E

Japan defeats U.S. in women's curling

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Mari Motohashi releases the stone during the women's round robin curling game against the United States at the Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Feb. 16, 2010. Japan defeated the U.S. 9-7.

E

Lambiel of Switzerland 5th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Stephane Lambiel of Switzerland performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lambiel finished in fifth place with 84.63 points.

E

S. Korea's Lee wins women's 500-meter speed skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Lee Sang Hwa of South Korea skates to victory in the Olympic women's 500-meter speed skating event at Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2010. Lee won the gold with a total time of 76.09 seconds.

E

Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi finishes 3rd in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi placed third with 90.25 points.

E

S. Korea's Lee wins women's 500m speed skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Lee Sang Hwa of South Korea (L) and Jenny Wolf of the United States compete in their first of two heats in the women's 500-meter speed skating in the Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond on Feb. 16, 2010. Lee won the gold with a total time of 76.09 seconds, followed by Wolf in second.

E

Japan's Takahashi finishes 3rd in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan finishes his performance in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi placed third with 90.25 points.

E

Sweden's Ferry wins men's 12.5 km biathlon pursuit

WHISTLER, Canada - Bjorn Ferry of Sweden wins the Olympic men's 12.5-kilometer biathlon pursuit at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2010.

E

Japan's Oda finishes 4th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nobunari Oda of Japan acknowledges the crowd after finishing his performance in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Oda placed fourth with 84.85 points.

E

Lambiel of Switzerland 5th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Stephane Lambiel of Switzerland performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lambiel finished in fifth place with 84.63 points.

E

Lysacek 2nd in men's short program figure skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evan Lysacek of the United States performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Lysacek came in second with 90.30 points.

E

Germany's Neuner wins women's 10 km Pursuit in Biathlon event

WHISTLER, Canada - Magdalena Neuner of Germany celebrates after winning the women's 10-kilometer pursuit of the Biathlon event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on Feb. 16, 2010.

E

Olympic men's 500-meter speed skating medalists

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Keiichiro Nagashima of Japan, Mo Tae Bum of South Korea and Joji Kato of Japan celebrate during a medal ceremony in BC Place, Vancouver, on Feb. 16, 2010, after winning the silver, gold and bronze, respectively, in the Olympic men's 500-meter speed skating at Richmond Olympic Oval the previous day.

E

Germany's Huefner wins gold in women's singles luge

WHISTLER, Canada - Germany's Tatjana Huefner competes in the women's singles luge on Feb. 16, 2010, at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, in the Whistler Sliding Centre, Whistler, Canada. Huefner won the gold with a total time of 2 minutes, 46.524 seconds.

E

Kozuka finishes 8th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Takahiko Kozuka of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Kozuka placed eighth with 79.59 points.

E

Kozuka finishes 8th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Takahiko Kozuka of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Kozuka placed eighth with 79.59 points.

E

Kozuka finishes 8th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Takahiko Kozuka of Japan waves to fans after performing in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Kozuka placed eighth with 79.59 points.

E

Kozuka finishes 8th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Takahiko Kozuka of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Kozuka placed eighth with 79.59 points.

E

Nagashima wins silver in 500-meter speed skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Keiichiro Nagashima shows off the silver medal he won the previous day in the Olympic men's 500-meter speed skating at a medal ceremony in BC Place, Vancouver, on Feb. 16, 2010.

E

Kozuka finishes 8th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Takahiko Kozuka of Japan performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Kozuka placed eighth with 79.59 points.

E

Japan's Oda finishes 4th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nobunari Oda of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Oda placed fourth with 84.85 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi finishes 3rd in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs during the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi placed third with 90.25 points.

E

Japan's Oda places 4th in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nobunari Oda (R) of Japan celebrates after seeing his score in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Oda placed fourth with 84.85 points.

E

Kato receives medal in 500-meter speed skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Joji Kato shows off his medal during the awards ceremony in BC Place, Vancouver on Feb. 16, 2010, after winning the bronze medal in men's 500-meter speed skating at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

E

Japan's Oda performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nobunari Oda of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Oda placed fourth with 84.85 points.

E

Nagashima, Kato, receive medals in 500-meter speed skating

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Keiichiro Nagashima (R) and Joji Kato show off their medals during the awards ceremony in BC Place, Vancouver on Feb. 16, 2010, after winning the silver and bronze, respectively, in men's 500-meter speed skating at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

E

Japan's Oda performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nobunari Oda of Japan performs a spin during the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Oda placed fourth with 84.85 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan waves to the crowd after performing in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi finished with 90.25 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan reacts after marking his career-best result in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi placed third with 90.25 points.

E

Japan's Oda performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nobunari Oda of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi finished with 84.85 points.

E

Japan's Oda performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nobunari Oda of Japan performs a jump during the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Oda finished with 84.85 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs a jump during the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi finished with 90.25 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi finished with 90.25 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi finished with 90.25 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi finished with 90.25 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi finished with 90.25 points.

E

Russia's Plushenko performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evgeni Plushenko of Russia smiles to the crowd after his performance in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Plushenko finished with 90.85 points.

E

Japan's Takahashi performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Daisuke Takahashi of Japan performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Takahashi finished with 90.25 points.

E

Russia's Plushenko performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evgeni Plushenko of Russia blows a kiss to his fans after performing in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Plushenko finished with 90.85 points.

E

Russia's Plushenko performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evgeni Plushenko of Russia performs in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Plushenko finished with 90.85 points.

E

Russia's Plushenko performs in men's short program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Evgeni Plushenko of Russia performs a jump in the men's short program figure skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010. Plushenko finished with 90.85 points.