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Lady Gaga's teacup donated to disaster-hit area

SENDAI, Japan - Photo taken at Miyagi prefectural government offices on Feb. 20, 2013 shows a teacup that pop icon Lady Gaga used. The teacup, which was sold for 6 million yen at a charity auction in May 2012 to support the recovery from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, is given to Miyagi Prefecture, a northeastern Japan area hit hard by the disaster, on Feb. 20, 2013. Lady Gaga sipped from the teacup at a news conference in Tokyo in June, 2011. It is smeared with her lipstick and the phrase "We pray for Japan" is written in Japanese across the front.

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Lady Gaga's teacup donated to disaster-hit area

SENDAI, Japan - Miyagi Gov. Yoshihiro Murai (L) receives a teacup that pop icon Lady Gaga used, at the prefectural government offices on Feb. 20, 2013. The teacup, which was sold for 6 million yen at a charity auction in May 2012 to support the recovery from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, is presented to Miyagi Prefecture, a northeastern Japan area hit hard by the disaster, on Feb. 20, 2013. Lady Gaga sipped from the teacup at a news conference in Tokyo in June, 2011. It is smeared with her lipstick and the phrase "We pray for Japan" is written in Japanese across the front.

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - A man puts on protective gear before heading for work at the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture on Feb. 20, 2012. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the start of the crisis in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 20, 2012, shows a worker having his body screened for radiation after completing work at the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the start of the crisis in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 20, 2012, shows reporters and others at the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the start of the crisis in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 20, 2012, shows a worker resting in an earthquake-proof building at the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the start of the crisis in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 20, 2012, shows Tokyo Electric Power Co. employees working in the emergency response room of the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the start of the crisis in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 20, 2012, shows workers putting on protective masks before heading for work at the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the start of the crisis in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Takeshi Takahashi, chief of the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, answers questions from reporters at the plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Feb. 20, 2012. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the accident happened in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 20, 2012, shows (from R) the Nos. 4, 3, 2 reactor buildings of the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the accident happened in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 20, 2012, shows workers (R top) at the No. 4 reactor building of the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. The lid of the reactor container can be seen in the left bottom. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the accident happened in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 20, 2012, shows workers (R bottom) at the No. 4 reactor building of the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. Behind them is a fuel handling machine. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the accident happened in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Reporters allowed to visit Fukushima complex

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 20, 2012, shows workers (R top) at the No. 4 reactor building of the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. The lid of the reactor container can be seen in the left center. Reporters were allowed to enter the premises of the power plant the same day for the second time since the accident happened in March 2011. (Pool photo)

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Calling for pro-democracy gathering in China

SHANGHAI, China - A young person at a pro-democracy gathering is removed by police officers in Shanghai on Feb. 20, 2011. Another message on the Internet calling for pro-democracy gatherings in 18 major Chinese cities slated for Feb. 27 was posted on Feb. 23.

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Japanese traditional dance, music performed in Kosovo

PRISTINA, Kosovo - Akira Katogi, head of the Japanese traditional dance and music troupe ''Wariki'' dances in Pristina, Kosovo, on Feb. 20, 2011.

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Japanese traditional dance, music performed in Kosovo

PRISTINA, Kosovo - Members of the Japanese traditional dance and music troupe ''Wariki'' dance in Pristina, Kosovo, on Feb. 20, 2011.

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Ikeda 62nd at Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits the ball during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 20, 2011. Ikeda was tied for 62nd with a 2-under 69.

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Japanese traditional dance, music performed in Kosovo

PRISTINA, Kosovo - Akira Katogi, head of the Japanese traditional dance and music troupe ''Wariki'' performs the lion dance in Pristina, Kosovo, on Feb. 20, 2011.

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A's welcome Matsui with Godzilla figure

PHOENIX, United States - The Oakland Athletics' Hideki Matsui (2nd from L) smiles when he sees an inflatable Godzilla figure (R), a surprise gift by his teammates, sitting in front of his locker at a clubhouse in Phoenix, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2011, ahead of joining the team's spring training the following day. Matsui, who moved from the Los Angeles Angels to the A's during the off-season, is nicknamed Godzilla. (Pool Photo)

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A's welcome Matsui with Godzilla figure

PHOENIX, United States - The Oakland Athletics' Hideki Matsui poses with an inflatable Godzilla figure, a surprise gift by his teammates, at a clubhouse in Phoenix, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2011, ahead of joining the team's spring training the following day. Matsui, who moved from the Los Angeles Angels to the A's during the off-season, is nicknamed Godzilla. (Pool Photo)

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Baddeley wins Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Aaron Baddeley of Australia holds the trophy after winning the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 20, 2011.

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China's 'Jasmine Revolution' draws small crowds

BEIJING, China - Police vehicles surround a crowd in Beijing's busy Wangfujing district on Feb. 20, 2011. Hundreds of people gathered in Beijing and other Chinese cities, apparently in response to a mysterious pro-democracy call posted on the Internet.

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Grange wins slalom gold at world c'ships

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - Jean-Baptiste Grange of France (2nd from L) celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's slalom event at the world championships in Germany on Feb. 20, 2011. Japan's Naoki Yuasa (R) is also seen standing beside the winners' podium after finishing a career-best sixth place.

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Giant pandas on way to Japan

YAAN, China - Male giant panda Bili is seen at a facility in Yaan in China's Sichuan Province on Feb. 20, 2011, ahead of arriving at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Feb. 21. China is leasing Bili and female panda Xiannu, both 5 years old, to the Tokyo metropolitan government.

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Giant pandas on way to Japan

YAAN, China - Female giant panda Xiannu eats bamboo at a facility in Yaan in China's Sichuan Province on Feb. 20, 2011, ahead of arriving at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Feb. 21. China is leasing Xiannu and male panda Bili, both 5 years old, to the Tokyo metropolitan government.

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A's welcome Matsui with Godzilla figure

PHOENIX, United States - The Oakland Athletics' Hideki Matsui poses with an inflatable Godzilla figure, a surprise gift by his teammates, at a clubhouse in Phoenix, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2011, ahead of joining the team's spring training the following day. Matsui, who moved from the Los Angeles Angels to the A's during the off-season, is nicknamed Godzilla. (Pool Photo)

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Yuasa grabs career-best 6th place at worlds

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - Japan's Naoki Yuasa raises his fist in celebration after finishing a career-high sixth in the men's slalom event at the world championships in Germany on Feb. 20, 2011.

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China's 'Jasmine Revolution' draws small crowds

BEIJING, China - Police officers take away a man in Shanghai on Feb. 20, 2011. Hundreds of people gathered in Beijing and other Chinese cities, apparently in response to a mysterious pro-democracy call posted on the Internet.

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China's 'Jasmine Revolution' draws small crowds

BEIJING, China - A bus guided by police passes through a crowd in Beijing's busy Wangfujing district on Feb. 20, 2011. Hundreds of people gathered in Beijing and other Chinese cities, apparently in response to a mysterious pro-democracy call posted on the Internet.

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Ando wins Four Continents, Asada 2nd

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Japan's Miki Ando performs in the women's free skate at the Four Continents meet in Taipei on Feb. 20, 2011. Ando claimed her first Four Continents title.

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Ando wins Four Continents, Asada 2nd

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Japan's Mao Asada performs in the women's free skate at the Four Continents meet in Taipei on Feb. 20, 2011. Asada finished second.

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Ozaki wins Yokohama marathon

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Yoshimi Ozaki wins the Yokohama Women's Marathon in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 20, 2011. Ozaki booked her place at this summer's world athletics championships with a time well under the qualifying standard of 2 hours, 26 minutes.

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Ando wins Four Continents, Asada 2nd

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Japan's Miki Ando (C) wins the Four Continents ice skating in Taipei on Feb. 20, 2011. Compatriot Mao Asada (L) finished second and American Mirai Nagasu (R) third.

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Senior Chinese official arrives in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun (L) arrives in Pyongyang on Feb. 20, 2011.