Japanese harp player, pianist perform in Vienna

Japanese harp player, pianist perform in Vienna

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese "koto" (harp) player Fuyuki Enokido and compatriot pianist Yuka Katori hold a joint concert at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Vienna, Austria, on July 15, 2014. The concert included a koto tune arranged for piano accompaniment by a local musician some 120 years ago.

Mikasa Foods head admits involvement in sale of tainted rice

Mikasa Foods head admits involvement in sale of tainted rice

OSAKA, Japan - Mitsuo Fuyuki, president of rice miller Mikasa Foods, holds a news conference in Osaka on Sept. 6. Fuyuki said his company began disguising non-edible tainted rice as edible and selling it five or six years ago at his instruction to help overcome unfavorable business conditions.

Mikasa Foods head admits involvement in sale of tainted rice

Mikasa Foods head admits involvement in sale of tainted rice

OSAKA, Japan - Mitsuo Fuyuki, president of rice miller Mikasa Foods, bows in apology during a news conference in Osaka on Sept. 6. Fuyuki said his company began disguising non-edible tainted rice as edible and selling it five or six years ago at his instruction to help overcome unfavorable business conditions.

Balding TV personality takes part in suction cup tug of war

Balding TV personality takes part in suction cup tug of war

Moto Fuyuki (front L), a TV personality with little hair left, takes part in the first national suction cup tug of war competition in Tsuruta town, Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan, on Nov. 14, 2015. Completely or almost bald contestants compete by pulling suction cups attached to their foreheads, tied with a string. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Mikasa Foods head admits involvement in sale of tainted rice

Mikasa Foods head admits involvement in sale of tainted rice

OSAKA, Japan - Mitsuo Fuyuki, president of rice miller Mikasa Foods, bows in apology during a news conference in Osaka on Sept. 6. Fuyuki said his company began disguising non-edible tainted rice as edible and selling it five or six years ago at his instruction to help overcome unfavorable business conditions. (Kyodo)

Mikasa Foods head admits involvement in sale of tainted rice

Mikasa Foods head admits involvement in sale of tainted rice

OSAKA, Japan - Mitsuo Fuyuki, president of rice miller Mikasa Foods, holds a news conference in Osaka on Sept. 6. Fuyuki said his company began disguising non-edible tainted rice as edible and selling it five or six years ago at his instruction to help overcome unfavorable business conditions. (Kyodo)

5 arrested over Mikasa Foods resale of tainted rice

5 arrested over Mikasa Foods resale of tainted rice

OSAKA, Japan - Mikasa Foods President Mitsuo Fuyuki (C) arrives at Osaka prefectural police headquarters Feb. 10 after being arrested for allegedly selling pesticide-tainted imported rice as edible between January and August last year. Fuyuki and four other suspects allegedly purchased the Vietnamese-grown rice tainted with agricultural chemicals as a material for industrial glue. (Kyodo)

Japanese harp player, pianist perform in Vienna

Japanese harp player, pianist perform in Vienna

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese "koto" (harp) player Fuyuki Enokido and compatriot pianist Yuka Katori hold a joint concert at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Vienna, Austria, on July 15, 2014. The concert included a koto tune arranged for piano accompaniment by a local musician some 120 years ago. (Kyodo)