Ex-Norwegian premier Brundtland wins environment award

Ex-Norwegian premier Brundtland wins environment award

TOKYO, Japasn - Norway's former Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland (in file photo) is one of the two recipients of the 2004 Blue Planet Prize for their contributions to the search for solutions to global environmental problems, the Asahi Glass Foundation said June 23.

Japan supporters at Cameroon Friendly

Japan supporters at Cameroon Friendly

OITA, Japasn - Spreading a huge shirt, supporters cheer Japan before the kickoff of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon at Oita Stadium Big Eye on Nov. 19.

Asashoryu stays one off the pace

Asashoryu stays one off the pace

FUKUOKA, Japasn - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) lays out countryman Kyokushuzan to stay one off the pace at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoaka Kokusai Center on Nov. 18.

Ex-Norwegian premier Brundtland wins environment award

Ex-Norwegian premier Brundtland wins environment award

TOKYO, Japasn - Norway's former Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland (in file photo) is one of the two recipients of the 2004 Blue Planet Prize for their contributions to the search for solutions to global environmental problems, the Asahi Glass Foundation said June 23. (Kyodo)

Japan supporters at Cameroon Friendly

Japan supporters at Cameroon Friendly

OITA, Japasn - Spreading a huge shirt, supporters cheer Japan before the kickoff of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon at Oita Stadium Big Eye on Nov. 19. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu stays one off the pace

Asashoryu stays one off the pace

FUKUOKA, Japasn - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) lays out countryman Kyokushuzan to stay one off the pace at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoaka Kokusai Center on Nov. 18. (Kyodo)