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Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at 88

Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa receives a bouquet from a student after performing at a junior high school in Yamanouchi in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 2, 2010. Ozawa died at 88 on Feb. 6, 2024, of heart failure.

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Aftermath of Chile quake

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A man burns debris from his wrecked home in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010, following the massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Aftermath of Chile quake

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A woman walks through rubble in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010, following the massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Aftermath of Chile quake

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A woman sits in rubble in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010, following the massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Aftermath of Chile quake

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A girl offers a flower in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010, at the funeral of her mother who died in the massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Aftermath of Chile quake

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A mother and her daughter sit at the site of their former home, which was totally washed away by a quake-generated tsunami in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010. Chilean officials said the death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake has reached over 790.

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Aftermath of Chile quake

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A brother and sister attend the funeral of their mother who died in a quake-generated tsunami in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010. Chilean officials said the death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake has reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A man negotiates a rubble-strewn hotel room in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A mud-covered teddy bear sits on the ground near a hotel in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - Men walk past rubble, including a damaged vehicle, left by a quake-generated tsunami in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A man stands by the stairs of a destroyed house on March 2, 2010, in Constitucion, Chile. Chilean officials said the death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - Quake-affected people line up for rations of relief supplies in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - Lumber and building wreckage are scattered in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010. The death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - Soldiers unload aid supplies from a helicopter on March 2, 2010, in the quake-devastated town of Constitucion, Chile. Chilean officials said the death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A destroyed car is seen in the rubble March 2, 2010, in Constitucion, Chile, which was hit hard by a strong earthquake and tsunamis. Chilean officials said the death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - Locals sit among the rubble March 2, 2010, in Constitucion, Chile, which was hit hard by a strong earthquake and tsunamis. Chilean officials said the death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Chile quake aftermath

CONSTITUCION, Chile - People walk alongside a damaged boat that was washed ashore by quake-generated tsunamis in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010. Chilean officials said the death toll from the Feb. 27 earthquake reached over 790.

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Photos from quake-hit Chile

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A car lies buried under debris on a road in Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010, following a devastating earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Photos from quake-hit Chile

CONSTITUCION, Chile - A family walks in the center of Constitucion, Chile, on March 2, 2010, following a devastating earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

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Hirayama's unfinished work unveiled

KAMAKURA, Japan - Michiko Hirayama (L), wife of the late Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, and their daughter Yayoi unveil flower paintings drawn by Hirayama at his atelier in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 11, 2010. Hirayama, who is best known for his works themed on the Silk Road and Buddhism, passed away on Dec. 2, 2009.

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Hirayama's unfinished work unveiled

KAMAKURA, Japan - Michiko Hirayama (L), wife of the late Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, and their daughter Yayoi unveil Hirayama's unfinished work at his atelier in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 11, 2010. Hirayama, whose photo is being held by Michiko, passed away Dec. 2, 2009, and had been working on the painting from last July to September from his hospital bed.

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Japan's Ishikawa meets press ahead of Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa speaks during an official press conference on Feb. 2, 2010, at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, ahead of the start of the Northern Trust Open, the first match of his U.S. tour for this season.

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Hatoyama annoyed by U.S. base problem

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama wraps up a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010. Hatoyama has been annoyed by the foreign minister's controversial remarks on a U.S. base in Okinawa Prefecture.

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Japan-Venezuela friendly ends in 0-0 draw

OITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Yoshito Okubo (R) is challenged by Venezuela defender Carlos Salazar (4) during the first half of an international friendly at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010. The game ended in a goalless draw.

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Japan curling team arrives in Vancouver

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Team Aomori, Japan's women's curling team, speak to reporters after arriving at Vancouver International Airport on Feb. 2, 2010, ahead of the start of the Winter Olympic Games on Feb. 12. From left, Mayo Yamaura, Kotomi Ishizaki, Anna Omiya, Mari Motohashi, and Moe Meguro.

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Vancouver Olympic podium and costumes unveiled

VANCOUVER, Canada - Women dressed in the costumes for the awards ceremony for the upcoming Vancouver Winter Olympic Games stand near a wooden podium, unveiled by the Vancouver Olympic organizing committee during a press conference on Feb. 2, 2010, in Vancouver. The Olympic podium, inspired by the mountain range of the host city, is made from wood donated by local communities, businesses and others.

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Campbell urges Japan to resolve child custody issue

TOKYO, Japan - Kurt Campbell, U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010. Campbell urged Japan to resolve the issue of international child custody.

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Japan-Venezuela friendly ends in 0-0 draw

OITA, Japan - Japan striker Sota Hirayama (top) and Venezuela defenders Jose Manuel Rey (C) and Carlos Salazar (4) fight for the ball during the second half of an international friendly at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010. The game ended in a goalless draw.

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Lions Kikuchi works hard in spring training

NICHINAN, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi (L) chats with catcher Ginjiro Sumitani after his pitching practice during the Pacific League club's spring training in Miyazaki Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010.

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Okada remarks on U.S. base stir controversy

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks at a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010. Okada's remarks regarding the possibility of keeping a contentious U.S. base in Okinawa Prefecture have stirred controversy.

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Maehara explains free expressways plan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese transport minister Seiji Maehara holds a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010. Maehara said the government plans to scrap tolls on 50 sections of 37 rural expressways from June.

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Japan-Venezuela friendly ends in 0-0 draw

OITA, Japan - Japan striker Shinji Okazaki (L) and Venezuela defender Gabriel Cichero tussle for the ball during the first half of an international friendly at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010. The game ended in a goalless draw.

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Japan-Venezuela friendly ends in 0-0 draw

OITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto (8) tackles Venezuela midfielder Alejandro Guerra in the first half of an international friendly at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010. The game ended in a goalless draw.

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Japan-Venezuela friendly ends in 0-0 draw

OITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Yasuhito Endo tries to get past Venezuela midfielder Giacomo di Giorgi during the first half of an international friendly at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010. The game ended in a goalless draw.

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Japan-Venezuela friendly ends in 0-0 draw

OITA, Japan - Venezuela defender Jose Manuel Rey (L) and Yoshito Okubo fight for the ball during the first half of an international friendly at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010. The game ended in a goalless draw.

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Japan-Venezuela friendly ends in 0-0 draw

OITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara vies with Venezuela defender Giovanny Romero during the first half of an international friendly at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010. The game ended in a goalless draw.

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Okada remarks on U.S. base stir controversy

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks at a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010. Okada's remarks regarding the possibility of keeping a contentious U.S. base in Okinawa Prefecture have stirred controversy.

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Maehara explains free expressways plan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese transport minister Seiji Maehara holds a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010. Maehara said the government plans to scrap tolls on 50 sections of 37 rural expressways from June.

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Mexican president speaks about global warming

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting Mexican President Felipe Calderon speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010. Calderon urged all nations to fulfill their responsibilities in combating climate change.

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Toyota offers apology, defends recall response as customer-first

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Shinichi Sasaki (L) speaks about the company's massive recall during a press conference in Nagoya on Feb. 2, 2010. Sasaki, in charge of quality and customs service operations, offered an apology to customers for the recall that could reach up to 4.45 million vehicles worldwide over potentially defective accelerator pedals.

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Campbell meets with Ozawa

TOKYO, Japan - Kurt Campbell (2nd from R), U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, meets with Japan's ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa (L) at the Diet in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010. Campbell said the bilateral relationship is key to U.S. policies in Asia.

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Chinese activist at Narita airport allowed to return home

NARITA, Japan - Chinese human rights activist Feng Zhenghu, who has been staying at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, since Nov. 4, 2009, after China rejected his reentry and sent him back to Japan, speaks to reporters at the airport on Feb. 2, 2010. Feng said he has been allowed to return home and now plans to return to Shanghai by the Lunar New Year's Day on Feb. 14.

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Lions Kikuchi works hard in spring training

NICHINAN, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi throws a ball during the Pacific League club's spring training in Miyazaki Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010.

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'Maiko' girls throw beans for luck at Kyoto shrine

KYOTO, Japan - Kimono-clad ''maiko'' (apprentice geisha) entertainers throw beans to the crowd at a ''setsubun'' festival at Yasaka Shrine in the ancient Japanese city of Kyoto on Feb. 2, 2010. At the ''setsubun'' festival which heralds the arrival of spring, the maiko called for the expulsion of evil and invited good fortune by scattering ''good luck'' beans to visitors.

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Lions Kikuchi works hard in spring training

NICHINAN, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi throws a ball during the Pacific League club's spring training in Miyazaki Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010.

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Toyota offers apology, defends recall response as customer-first

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Shinichi Sasaki speaks about the company's massive recall during a press conference in Nagoya on Feb. 2, 2010. Sasaki, in charge of quality and customs service operations, offered an apology to customers for the recall that could reach up to 4.45 million vehicles worldwide over potentially defective accelerator pedals.

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Chinese activist at Narita airport allowed to return home

NARITA, Japan - Chinese human rights activist Feng Zhenghu, who has been staying at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, since Nov. 4, 2009, after China rejected his reentry and sent him back to Japan, speaks to reporters at the airport on Feb. 2, 2010. Feng said he has been allowed to return home and now plans to return to Shanghai by the Lunar New Year's Day on Feb. 14.

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Toyota offers apology, defends recall response as customer-first

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Shinichi Sasaki speaks about the company's massive recall during a press conference in Nagoya on Feb. 2, 2010. Sasaki, in charge of quality and customs service operations, offered an apology to customers for the recall that could reach up to 4.45 million vehicles worldwide over potentially defective accelerator pedals.

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Seven-Eleven stores offer some city office services

TOKYO, Japan - Seven-Eleven Japan Co. President Ryuichi Isaka (3rd from L) and others cut the ribbon at a Seven-Eleven store in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010, marking the start of a new service enabling customers to issue certification of residence and personal seals at some of their convenience stores, instead of going to city offices. The service will be extended to all of about 12,600 Seven-Eleven outlets in 38 of 47 prefectures in Japan by May.

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JAL Chairman Inamori, Pres. Onishi visit hanger at Haneda

TOKYO, Japan - New Japan Airlines Corp. Chairman Kazuo Inamori (C) and President Masaru Onishi (L) visit a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2010, a day after the two assumed their positions at the struggling airline.