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PM Abe visits Iwate Pref.

OTSUCHI, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe talks with members of the Otsuchi Recovery Sashiko Project group in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on July 2, 2014. After the visit to the prefecture, the prime minister revealed a plan to create a new funding scheme to offer financial support for reconstruction from the 2011 disaster. (Pool photo)

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PM Abe visits Iwate Pref.

OTSUCHI, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits a factory of a marine product processing company in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on July 2, 2014. After the visit to the prefecture, the prime minister revealed a plan to create a new funding scheme to offer financial support for reconstruction from the 2011 disaster. (Pool photo)

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Japan envoy backs Myanmar's nation building

YANGON, Myanmar - Photo taken July 2, 2013, in Yangon shows Mikio Numata, Japanese ambassador to Myanmar who assumed the post in November 2012. Numata was assigned as director general of the Consular Affairs Bureau at the Foreign Ministry in 2011, becoming the first non-career-track official to have been promoted to an executive position at the ministry.

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Japan's power-saving period begins

FUKUOKA, Japan - Employees of the Fukuoka prefectural government have their lunch in an office where electricity has been turned off as part of power-saving efforts, on July 2, 2012. A government-requested power-saving period began in Japan the same day to cope with power supply constraints caused by the prolonged halt of nuclear reactors following the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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Japan's power-saving period begins

TOKYO, Japan - A board in the head office of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corp. (NTT East) in Tokyo on July 2, 2012, shows the work schedules of employees, including those working only between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for two days per week under a "short" working hour system introduced as part of power-saving efforts. A government-requested power-saving period began in Japan the same day to cope with power supply constraints caused by the prolonged halt of nuclear reactors following the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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Japan's power-saving period begins

FUKUOKA, Japan - (from L) Fukuoka Gov. Hiroshi Ogawa, Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima and Kyushu Electric Power Co. President Michiaki Uriu distribute handouts calling for electricity saving near JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka City on July 2, 2012. A government-requested power-saving period began in Japan that day to cope with power supply constraints caused by the prolonged halt of nuclear reactors following the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident.

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Japan women's soccer team to receive award

KOBE, Japan - Captain Homare Sawa (3rd from L) and other players of Japan women's national soccer team ''Nadeshiko Japan'' hold a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on Aug. 2, 2011. The Japanese government announced the same day the team will receive the People's Honor Award for their victory in the Women's World Cup final in July.

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Cracks in new SDF patrol aircraft

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, in July 2007, shows a new Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol aircraft called the P-1. Officials of Japan's Defense Ministry said on Aug. 2, 2011, that it has found cracks at several spots on the wings and fuselage of the new jet now under development.

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Japan women's soccer team to receive award

KOBE, Japan - Captain Homare Sawa (3rd from L) and other players of Japan women's national soccer team ''Nadeshiko Japan'' hold a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on Aug. 2, 2011. The Japanese government announced the same day the team will receive the People's Honor Award for their victory in the Women's World Cup final in July.

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Construction work at Mage Island

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - A dump truck and a bulldozer are seen during construction work on Mage Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, on July 2, 2011. The Japanese government plans to move U.S. aircraft carrier landing drills, provisionally conducted on Iwoto Island, to Mage Island in association with the transfer of carrier-based aircraft from the U.S. Atsugi naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo to the U.S. Marine Corps' Iwakuni Air Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, by 2014, as agreed under a 2006 bilateral accord.

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Brewers' Saito gets 1st win of season

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Takashi Saito pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 2, 2011. Saito picked up his first win of the season in an 8-7 victory after rejoining the team as he had been on the disabled list since April due to a left hamstring injury.

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Thai election

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (R) is surrounded by supporters in Bangkok on July 2, 2011, ahead of a general election.

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Kvitova wins women's singles at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic kneels down in joy after winning the women's singles final of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in southwest London on July 2, 2011. Kvitova captured her first Wimbledon title by defeating former champion Maria Sharpova of Russia 6-3, 6-4.

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Kvitova wins women's singles at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns the ball against Maria Sharapova of Russia in the women's singles final of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in southwest London on July 2, 2011. Kvitova captured her first Wimbledon title by defeating former champion Sharpova 6-3, 6-4.

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Kvitova wins women's singles at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic holds the Venus Rosewater Dish after winning the women's singles final of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in southwest London on July 2, 2011. Kvitova captured her first Wimbledon title by defeating former champion Maria Sharpova of Russia 6-3, 6-4.

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Twins' Nishioka

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka throws to first base over ducked third baseman Danny Valencia in the second inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 2, 2011. The Brewers won 8-7.

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Japanese novelist Yoshimoto receives Capri Award

CAPRI, Italy - Japanese novelist Banana Yoshimoto (C) receives a plaque at a ceremony on the island of Capri in southern Italy on July 2, 2011, as she was awarded the Capri Award, an Italian literary prize, for poetic and sensitive qualities of her works.

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Hakuho's ring-entering ceremony

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho pays homage to Atsuta Jingu shrine in Nagoya on July 2, 2011, before performing a ring-entering ceremony ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Nissan power saving efforts

YOKOSUKA, Japan - A production line is suspended to save energy at a Nissan Motor Co. plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 2, 2011. Japanese companies are required to reduce energy consumption amid power shortfalls this summer.

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Nagoya-Aomori flight

NAGOYA, Japan - Passengers board a plane bound for Aomori at Nagoya airport in Aichi Prefecture on July 2, 2011, as Fuji Dream Airlines launched a regular service between the two destinations.

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Sharapova at Wimbledon final

LONDON, Britain - Russia's Maria Sharapova returns the ball against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles final of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in southwest London on July 2, 2011. Kvitova beat former champion Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 to capture her first Wimbledon title.

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Nissan power saving efforts

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. shows to reporters a power consumption monitoring system at a plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 2, 2011. Japanese companies are required to reduce energy consumption amid power shortfalls this summer.

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Japan major firms begin operating on weekends

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A nursery at Mazda Motor Corp.'s head office in Hiroshima opens for workers' children on July 2, 2011, despite being a Saturday. Major companies in Japan began weekend operations to avoid the concentration of electricity use on weekdays amid power shortfalls in the summer.

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Japan eyes lifting some evacuation directive in Fukushima

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Goshi Hosono, minister for nuclear accidents, answers reporters' questions at the Fukushima prefectural hall in the city of Fukushima on July 2, 2011. He said the central government will consider lifting a directive for some districts of Fukushima Prefecture that requires residents to be prepared to evacuate or stay indoors in an emergency in connection with the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

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Hakuho's ring-entering ceremony

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (front) performs a ring-entering ceremony at Atsuta Jingu shrine in Nagoya on July 2, 2011, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The wrestler holding a sword at left is Kyokutenho.

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Taiwan presidential election

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (front L) and his running mate Premier Wu Den-yih (front R) wave the territory's flag as their nominations were approved for an upcoming presidential election during the National Congress of their Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) in Greater Taichung in central Taiwan on July 2, 2011.

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Kabuki actor Ebizo returns to stage

TOKYO, Japan - Spectators head to Shinbashi Enbujo theater in Tokyo on July 2, 2011, to see Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo. He returned to the Kabuki stage following a period of absence due to his involvement in a bar brawl in November 2010, in which he sustained severe injuries

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Japan major firms begin operating on weekends

TOKYO, Japan - A Honda Motor Co. plant in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, begins weekend operations on July 2, 2011. Major companies in Japan began weekend operations to avoid the concentration of electricity use on weekdays amid power shortfalls in the summer.

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Thai PM Abhisit during election campaign

CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (C) poses for photos with supporters on June 2, 2011, at an airport in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, home of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in 2006. Thailand will hold a general election on July 3.

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Thai PM Abhisit during election campaign

CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (R) accepts flowers from supporters on June 2, 2011, in the outskirts of Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, home of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in 2006. Thailand will hold a general election on July 3.

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Thai PM Abhisit during election campaign

CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva speaks in front of supporters on June 2, 2011, in the outskirts of Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, home of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in 2006. Thailand will hold a general election on July 3.