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Emperor, empress in quake-hit village

SAKAE, Japan - Emperor Akihito (C) and Empress Michiko (L) visit the village government office of Sakae, Nagano Prefecture, on July 19, 2012. The village was hit by a strong earthquake a day after the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan.

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Japan SDF in S. Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan - Members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force hold discussions with workers of a quarry company in Sudan on Jan. 19, 2012. An advance team of the GSDF arrived in the capital Juba in mid-January to build roads under a U.N. peacekeeping mission and help improve the infrastructure of the 54th African nation that became independent in July 2011.

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Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka celebrates the team's come-from-behind victory against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 19, 2011. Nishioka went 1-for-3 in a 2-1 victory.

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Mariners' Ichiro

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki hits a single in the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on July 19, 2011. Toronto won 6-5.

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Twins' manager wears 'I love Japan women's soccer' T-shirt

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Ron Gardenhire, manager of the Minnesota Twins, wears a T-shirt supporting the Japan women's soccer at the team's practice before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 19, 2011. Gardenhire said he is wearing it because he lost a bet on the Women's World Cup final between Japan and the United States in Germany on July 17, in which Japan won, but he wears it happily as he liked how Japan played. Twins' shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka won the bet.

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Athletics' Matsui

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui knocks in a two-runs single in the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 19, 2011. Matsui went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs in an 8-3 loss.

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Toyota unveils revitalization plan for quake-hit areas

SENDAI, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda demonstrates the charging of electrical appliances using the automaker's Prius hybrid in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 19, 2011. He said Toyota Motor plans to support reconstruction in disaster-hit northeastern Japan on a long-term basis by expanding production and creating new jobs in the region.

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Myanmar marks 64th Martyrs' Day

YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi joins her hands before the mausoleum of her father, independence hero Gen. Aung San, in Yangon on July 19, 2011. Marking the assassination of Gen. Aung San and six other independence leaders, Myanmar held a ceremony to mark the 64th Martyrs' Day at the Martyrs' Mausoleum in Yangon.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

TOKYO, Japan - Members of ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' the Japanese women's national soccer team, led by captain Homare Sawa (front R) and coach Norio Sasaki (front L), hold their trophies and medals during a press conference in Tokyo on July 19, 2011, following their return home after Japan won the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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Typhoon approaching Japan

SHIRAHAMA, Japan - Rough waves batter the shores of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on July 19, 2011, as typhoon Ma-on approaches western Japan.

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Toyota's revitalization plan for quake-hit areas

SENDAI, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda announces plans to support the reconstruction of northeastern Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami during a press conference in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 19, 2011. He said the automaker aims to provide long-term support through expanding production and creating jobs in the region.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' meet Prime Minister Kan

TOKYO, Japan - Homare Sawa (L), captain of the world champion ''Nadeshiko Japan'' national women's soccer team, shakes hands with Prime Minister Naoto Kan at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 19, 2011, after returning from their triumph at the Women's World Cup in Germany. Kan congratulated the team, saying he learned the importance of ''never giving up'' from their victory.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' meet premier with World Cup trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the world champion ''Nadeshiko Japan'' national women's soccer team -- including captain Homare Sawa (2nd from L in front), Aya Miyama (R) and coach Norio Sasaki (L front) -- meet Prime Minister Naoto Kan (2nd from R) at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 19, 2011. Kan congratulated the team on winning the Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Germany, saying he learned the importance of ''never giving up'' from their victory.

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Shiba Inu becomes police dog

OKAYAMA, Japan - File photo shows Futaba, a 5-year-old female Japanese Shiba Inu dog, being escorted by her trainer Kuniko Kudose in Soja, Okayama Prefecture, in June 2011. The Okayama prefectural police said on July 19, 2011, that Futaba has passed tests to become a police dog, the first time in Japan for a dog of the breed.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Norio Sasaki (R), coach of Japan's women's soccer team ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' is welcomed at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, on the team's return from Germany, where they won their first Women's World Cup.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Azusa Iwashimizu of Japan's women's soccer team shows her gold medal to fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, upon returning from Germany where Japan won its first Women's World Cup.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Rumi Utsugi (front), a midfielder for Japan's women's national soccer team, responds to a welcome from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after Japan won the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Saki Kumagai (front), a defender for Japan's women's national soccer team, followed by midfielder Rumi Utsugi, arrive at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after Japan won the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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Nadeshiko Japan return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Miho Fukumoto, reserve goalkeeper of Japan's national women's soccer team, holds the Women's World Cup trophy at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, following the team's return from Germany, where they won the competition for the first time.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Ayumi Kaihori (front), a goalkeeper for Japan's women's national soccer team, responds to a welcome from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after Japan won the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Nahomi Kawasumi (L), a midfielder for Japan's women's national soccer team, takes in a heroes' welcome from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after Japan won the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Aya Sameshima, a defender for Japan's women's national soccer team, responds to cheers from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after Japan won the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Japan's women's national soccer team ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' including midfielder Aya Miyama (R front), get a heroes' welcome from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after winning the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Karina Maruyama (front), a forward for Japan's women's national soccer team, followed by goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori, responds to waiting fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after Japan won the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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Nadeshiko Japan return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Coach Norio Sasaki (L) and captain Homare Sawa (C) of Japan's national women's soccer team smile at fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after arriving back from Germany where the team won the Women's World Cup for the first time.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' returns home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Fans greet Japan's women's soccer team with cheers at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011. ''Nadeshiko Japan'' won the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 3-1 penalty shootout win over the United States in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Ayumi Kaihori (C), a goalkeeper for Japan's women's national soccer team, takes in a heroes' welcome from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after Japan won the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Homare Sawa (L), captain of Japan's women's soccer team ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' is welcomed at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, on the team's return from Germany, where they won their first Women's World Cup.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' returns home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Japan's women's soccer team ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' including forward Yuki Nagasato (C) and team captain and midfielder Homare Sawa (L), get heroes' welcomes from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after winning the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' returns home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Fans greet Japan's women's soccer team with cheers at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011. ''Nadeshiko Japan'' won the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 3-1 penalty shootout win over the United States in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' Japan's women's soccer team, including Nozomi Yamago (L) holding the tournament trophy and Homare Sawa (C), arrive at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after earning their first triumph in the Women's World Cup in Germany.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' Japan's women's soccer team, including Nozomi Yamago (L) holding the tournament trophy and Homare Sawa (R), arrive at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after earning their first triumph in the Women's World Cup in Germany.

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Japanese automakers to run plants weekends

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiyuki Shiga, chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on May 19, 2011. JAMA said its member firms will close plants in Japan on Thursdays and Fridays and open them on weekends from July through September to reduce weekday electricity consumption, following damage to power generation capacity of utilities caused by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

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Obama calls on China to free jailed dissident Liu

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in a Beijing restaurant on July 30, 2008, shows Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, the imprisoned winner of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. U.S. President Barack Obama called for the release of Liu during his meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Washington on Jan. 19, 2011, as the two countries locked horns over human rights issues.