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The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2011 - (FILE) The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army is seen in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 7, 2011.

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The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2011 - (FILE) The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army is seen in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 7, 2011.

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The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2011 - (FILE) The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army is seen in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 7, 2011.

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The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2011 - (FILE) The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army is seen in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 7, 2011.

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The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2011 - (FILE) The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army is seen in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 7, 2011.

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The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2011 - (FILE) The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army is seen in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 7, 2011.

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The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2011 - (FILE) The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army is seen in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 7, 2011.

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The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2011 - (FILE) The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army is seen in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 7, 2011.

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The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

XI'AN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2011 - (FILE) The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army is seen in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, July 7, 2011.

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Man takes flowers to parents' home on mother's birthday

OTSUCHI, Japan - Yoshihiro Abe, who lost his parents in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that hit the northeastern Japan region of Tohoku, carries flowers to the site of their home in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on July 7, 2014, the birthday of his mother Koyo.

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Wreckage of Christchurch cathedral in New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - A cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand, is still left wrecked on July 7, 2014, three and a half years after a major earthquake hit the city in 2011.

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Abe in NZ

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L center) and his wife Akie (R center) bow after offering flowers at the site where the Canterbury Television building stood, in Christchurch, New Zealand, on July 7, 2014, to mourn the 185 victims, including 28 Japanese students, of an earthquake in 2011.

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Abe in NZ

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his wife Akie (C) offer flowers at the site where the Canterbury Television building stood, in Christchurch, New Zealand, on July 7, 2014, to mourn the 185 victims, including 28 Japanese students, of an earthquake in 2011.

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Nagoya basho 1st day

NAGOYA, Japan - Makuuchi division debutant Tokushoryu (L) pushes Chinese wrestler Sokokurai out of the ring on July 7, 2013, the first day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Sokokurai was fired due to accusations of bout rigging in 2011 but reinstated in April 2013 after a court ruled his dismissal invalid.

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Crown prince plays viola at concert

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito shows a viola bearing a picture of the "miracle pine" at a concert performed by the Gakushuin OB orchestra at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space in Tokyo on July 7, 2013. The wood for the viola came from driftwood left in areas of northeastern Japan that were ravaged by the March 2011 tsunami, as well as the "miracle pine," the only tree to survive from a forest of pines swept away by the tsunami. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince plays viola at concert

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito plays a viola made of driftwood during a concert performed by the Gakushuin OB orchestra at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space in Tokyo on July 7, 2013. The wood for the viola came from debris left in areas of northeastern Japan that were ravaged by the March 2011 tsunami, as well as the "miracle pine," the only tree to survive from a forest of pines swept away by the tsunami. (Pool photo)

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2nd reactor restarted at Oi power plant

OI, Japan - Security guards stand near the entrance to Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Oi nuclear power plant in the town of Oi, Fukui Prefecture, at 7:52 p.m. on July 18, 2012. The No. 4 reactor at the plant was reactivated around 9 p.m. the same day, becoming only the second reactor to resume operation after being shut down for periodic checks since the Fukushima nuclear crisis began in March 2011.

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Japan gov't planning to buy disputed isles

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2011 shows (from L to R) Minamikojima Island, Kitakojima Island and Uotsuri Island, part of the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. The Japanese government is planning to buy some of the disputed islands, also claimed by China and Taiwan, from a private owner in a bid to increase its control over the islands, government sources said July 7, 2012.

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Japan gov't planning to buy disputed isles

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2011 shows (from front to back) Minamikojima Island, Kitakojima Island and Uotsuri Island, part of the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. The Japanese government is planning to buy some of the disputed islands, also claimed by China and Taiwan, from a private owner in a bid to increase its control over the islands, government sources said July 7, 2012.

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Fluid removed from emperor's chest

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken July 16, 2011, shows Japanese Emperor Akihito. The 78-year-old emperor underwent a procedure on March 7, 2012, to remove fluid from his chest that had accumulated since his heart bypass surgery in the previous month, the Imperial Household Agency said.

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Amur leopard at Yokohama zoo

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A 2-year-old male Amur leopard is on the prowl at Zoorasia Yokohama Zoological Gardens in Yokohama on Aug. 7, 2011. The feline of the species in danger of extinction, which was moved to its new home from Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park in Hiroshima in June, began appearing before the public in late July.

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Singer Joe Yamanaka dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows singer Joe Yamanaka singing the theme song of the 1977 Japanese movie ''Ningen no Shomei'' (Proof of the Man) during the recording of its soundtrack in Roppongi, Tokyo, in July 1977. Yamanaka died of lung cancer on Aug. 7, 2011 at age 64.

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Japan men's 4x200 freestyle relay swimmers qualify for London

SHANGHAI, China - Japan's Sho Uchida (upper L), Yoshihiro Okumura (upper C), Takeshi Matsuda (upper R) and Shogo Hihara gather after swimming in the preliminary round race of the men's 4x200 freestyle relay at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 29, 2011. The team finished second (7:10.46) of all competitors to advance to the final and secure Japan's Olympic berth for London 2012.

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Hiratsuka leads Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka is seen in action in the first round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on July 28, 2011. Hiratsuka shot a 7-under 65, taking a one-stroke lead over Yuta Ikeda.

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Panasonic to launch e-book reader on Aug. 10

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows the UT-PB1, an e-book reader handset to be put on sale by Panasonic Corp. on Aug. 10, 2011. The Japanese consumer electronics giant said July 22, 2011, that the handset, with a price tag of 34,800 yen, can only be purchased via Panasonic's web store. The e-book reader has a 7-inch color liquid-crystal display, and is equipped with 16 kinds of applications such as e-mail and a camera.

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Japan's men's water polo

SHANGHAI, China - Japan's Yusuke Shimizu (front) chases the ball during the first period of a Group C men's water polo game against Croatia at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 22, 2011. Japan lost 7-18.

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Japan's men's water polo

SHANGHAI, China - Japan's goalkeeper Naoki Shimizu (back) guards against a shot during the fourth period of a Group C men's water polo game against Croatia at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 22, 2011. Japan lost 7-18.

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St. Pancras International in London

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows the five rings, the symbols of the Olympic, displayed at St. Pancras International station in London on July 7, 2011, about a year before the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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Matsui hits 500th career homer

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui smiles in an interview after hitting the 500th home run of his professional career in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 20, 2011. Matsui went 3-for-4 with three runs in his team's 7-5 win.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori (R) blocks a penalty kick from Shannon Boxx (7) of the United States, who was the first to shoot the U.S. penalty kicks, during the Women's World Cup Soccer final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan won on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time in its first Women's World Cup victory.

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Parents set up fund to keep daughter's memory alive

MIDLOTHIAN, United States - Andy (R) and Jeanne Anderson talk about memories of their daughter, Taylor, who died at the age of 24 in the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan, showing mementos at their home in Virginia on July 7, 2011.

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Cubs' Fukudome

PITTSBURGH, United States - Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a single in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on July 8, 2011. Fukudome went 1-for-4 in a 7-4 loss.

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Space Shuttle Atlantis

CAPE CANAVERAL, United States - Preparations are under way for launch of the space shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the evening of July 7, 2011. The mission is the last of the space shuttle program.

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Suu Kyi on her long-awaited vacation

BAGAN, Myanmar - Aung San Suu Kyi smiles, surrounded by supporters, in Bagan, Myanmar, on July 7, 2011. The Nobel Peace laureate was visiting the ancient temple complex on her first trip outside Yangon since being released last year from seven years of house arrest.

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Minnesota Twins win with Nishioka's hit

CHICAGO, United States - Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Minnesota Twins hits a run-scoring single in the second inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 7, 2011. Nishioka went 2-for-4 as the Twins won 6-2.

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North Korean IOC member's visit to Japan

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Ro Jong Su, a North Korean Foreign Ministry researcher, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News in Pyongyang on July 7, 2011. Ro said he hopes North Korean International Olympic Committee member Jang Ung's planned visit to Japan will lead to a resumption of bilateral talks.

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Space Shuttle Atlantis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Untied States - The space shuttle Atlantis is on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 7, 2011, before its last mission.

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Space Shuttle Atlantis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Untied States - The space shuttle Atlantis is on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 7, 2011, before its last mission.

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IHI to launch R&D firm for algae biofuel

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows algae biofuel (front) and a bottle containing algae at the headquarters of heavy machinery maker IHI Corp. in Tokyo on July 7, 2011. The company said it will jointly establish a research and development company for algae biofuel in early August with a university venture, eyeing commercial production in fiscal 2020.

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Japan destroyer in India

KOCHI, India - The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Umigiri makes a port call at Kochi, India, on July 7, 2011.

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Cameron meets Japan business leader

LONDON, Britain - Hiromasa Yonekura (L), head of the Japan Business Federation, Japan's largest business lobby known as Keidanren, meets British Prime Minister David Cameron (back R) on promoting the conclusion of an economic partnership agreement between Japan and the European Union in London on July 7, 2011. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Rakuten to begin e-book distribution service

TOKYO, Japan - Rakuten Inc. demonstrates an electronic book distribution service in Tokyo on July 7, 2011. The leading Japanese online shopping mall operator plans to launch the service in early August, offering more than 10,000 titles at first for an e-book reader handset due to be simultaneously released by Panasonic Corp.

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Japan's antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - A ceremony is held to mark the opening of new facilities at a base operated by Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force in Djibouti on July 7, 2011. The base, Japan's first full-scale overseas base, is being used for an antipiracy mission off Somalia.

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Huge mattress in India

MUMBAI, India - Indian furniture maker Godrej Interio shows its 30-meter-long mattress to reporters in Mumbai, India, on July 7, 2011.

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Ai Miyazato makes good start at U.S. Women's Open

COLORADO SPRINGS, United States - Japanese professional golfer Ai Miyazato pumps her fist after birdying the fifth hole on the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on July 7, 2011. Miyazato was at 1-under through 15 holes when first-round play was suspended due to thunderstorms.

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Japan defender Inoha at Croatia's Hajduk Split

BAD KLEINKIRCHHEIM, Austria - Japan defender Masahiko Inoha (L) shows his new jersey at a press conference on his transfer from Japan's Kashima Antlers to Croatia's Hajduk Split at the team's camp in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Austria, on July 7, 2011.

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Star Festival illuminations in Osaka river

OSAKA, Japan - The Okawa river in Osaka, western Japan, is decorated by light-emitting diodes on the Star Festival evening on July 7, 2011.

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S. Korea to host 2018 Olympics

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea - Children cerebrate in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on July 7, 2011, after the International Olympic Committee selected the city as host of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

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Star Festival illuminations in Osaka river

OSAKA, Japan - The Okawa river in Osaka, western Japan, is decorated by light-emitting diodes on the Star Festival evening on July 7, 2011.

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ANA-affiliated low-cost carrier gets business license

TOKYO, Japan - Peach Aviation Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Shinichi Inoue (R front) receives a business license at the transport ministry in Tokyo on July 7, 2011. Peach Aviation is a Japanese low-cost carrier owned partially by All Nippon Airways Co.

The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

The First Emperor of Qin Terracotta Army

Man takes flowers to parents' home on mother's birthday

Wreckage of Christchurch cathedral in New Zealand

Abe in NZ

Abe in NZ

Nagoya basho 1st day

Crown prince plays viola at concert

Crown prince plays viola at concert

2nd reactor restarted at Oi power plant

Japan gov't planning to buy disputed isles

Japan gov't planning to buy disputed isles

Fluid removed from emperor's chest

Amur leopard at Yokohama zoo

Singer Joe Yamanaka dies

Japan men's 4x200 freestyle relay swimmers qualify for London

Hiratsuka leads Sun Chlorella

Panasonic to launch e-book reader on Aug. 10

Japan's men's water polo

Japan's men's water polo

St. Pancras International in London

Matsui hits 500th career homer

Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

Parents set up fund to keep daughter's memory alive

Cubs' Fukudome

Space Shuttle Atlantis

Suu Kyi on her long-awaited vacation

Minnesota Twins win with Nishioka's hit

North Korean IOC member's visit to Japan

Space Shuttle Atlantis

Space Shuttle Atlantis

IHI to launch R&amp;D firm for algae biofuel

Japan destroyer in India

Cameron meets Japan business leader

Rakuten to begin e-book distribution service

Japan's antipiracy base in Djibouti

Huge mattress in India

Ai Miyazato makes good start at U.S. Women's Open

Japan defender Inoha at Croatia's Hajduk Split

Star Festival illuminations in Osaka river

S. Korea to host 2018 Olympics

Star Festival illuminations in Osaka river

ANA-affiliated low-cost carrier gets business license

IHI to launch R&D firm for algae biofuel