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Mt. Ontake entry ban lifted

Climbers walk on the ridge of Mt. Ontake in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on July 29, 2023, as an entry ban was lifted the same day following the implementation of safety measures. The eruption of the 3,067-meter volcano in 2014 left 58 people dead and five others unaccounted for.

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Mt. Ontake entry ban lifted

Climbers walk on the ridge of Mt. Ontake in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on July 29, 2023, as an entry ban was lifted the same day following the implementation of safety measures. The eruption of the 3,067-meter volcano in 2014 left 58 people dead and five others unaccounted for.

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Soccer: Podolski scores twice on J-League debut

KOBE, Japan, July 29 Kyodo - Vissel Kobe's Lukas Podolski (2nd from R), a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener in his J-League debut against Omiya Ardija at Noevir Stadium in Kobe in western Japan on July 29, 2017.

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JOC head named IOC evaluation member for 2022 games

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Olympic Committee head Tsunekazu Takeda, shown in this undated file photo, is chosen on Sept. 29, 2014, as one of the members of the Evaluation Commission of the International Olympic Committee for appraising the bid cities for the 2022 Winter Olympics -- Norway's Oslo, Kazakhstan's Almaty and China's Beijing. The host city will be decided at an IOC session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 31 next year.

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Grad student to open online shop with food for political thought

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Masuzawa, a first year graduate school student at the Tokyo Institute of Technology photographed on July 29, 2014, in Tokyo, plans to open an online store called "Taberu Seiji" in October that aims to help customers think about politics through their purchase of food items.

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China's central water supply route to open this fall

BEIJING, China - The Danjiangkou Reservoir in the eastern Chinese province of Hubei, expected to serve as a water source for the central route of the national "South-to-North Water Diversion Project," is photographed on July 29, 2014. The route from the upper reaches of the Yangtze River to Beijing will open as early as late October amid concern over water contamination due to the presence of mines near the water source area.

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Closer look at China's Danjiangkou Reservoir

BEIJING, China - The Danjiangkou Reservoir in the eastern Chinese province of Hubei, expected to serve as a water source for the central route of the national "South-to-North Water Diversion Project," is photographed on July 29, 2014. The route from the upper reaches of the Yangtze River to Beijing will open as early as late October amid concern over water contamination due to the presence of mines near the water source area.

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Yankees' Tanaka heading back to N.Y. with arm soreness

TORONTO, Canada - New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who went on the disabled list on July 9, watches a game against Toronto Blue Jays from the team's dugout at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 29, 2014. The Yankees said Tanaka will return to New York to work on strengthening his pitching arm after complaining of overall soreness.

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Fancy 'sento' public bath in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Shimizuyu, a fancy "sento" public bath in Tokyo's Minamiaoyama, is seen on July 29, 2014. Some public baths in Tokyo go through a unique renovation matching to the needs of each area.

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French meal to be served on Seven Stars train in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - An example of French cuisine to be served for dinner on Kyushu Railway Co.'s deluxe sleeping car excursion train Seven Stars in Kyushu from Aug. 26, 2014, is shown on July 29, 2014.

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Example of French cuisine for Seven Stars train in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - An example of French cuisine from high-class restaurant Georges Marceau in Fukuoka is shown on July 29, 2014. Kyushu Railway Co. will offer a menu of food from the restaurant on its Seven Stars in Kyushu deluxe sleeping car excursion train from Aug. 26.

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People view vintage aircraft at U.S. AirVenture show

OSHKOSH, United States - People look at vintage aircraft on July 29, 2014, at the EAA AirVenture show, a weeklong fly-in convention held by the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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Various aircraft displayed at U.S. AirVenture show

OSHKOSH, United States - Aircraft of various types are displayed on July 29, 2014, at the EAA AirVenture show, a weeklong fly-in convention held by the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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Jets fly in formation at U.S. AirVenture show

OSHKOSH, United States - Four jet planes fly in formation on July 29, 2014, at the EAA AirVenture show, a weeklong fly-in convention held by the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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Former WWII soldier recalls life on war island

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Hiroshi Iguchi talks about his experience as a solider of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II stationed on Okinoshima, one a cluster of four islands in the Inland Sea, off Wakayama, western Japan, in an interview in Kyoto on July 29, 2014. A gun battery and other military facilities were built on the island to counter foreign warships.

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Man misses late wife in Miyagi Pref.

HIGASHIMATSUSHIMA, Japan - Naoyasu Abe reminisces about his late wife Reiko at his home in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 29, 2014. Reiko, who was a nurse at a coastal hospital in Ishinomaki in the northeastern Japanese prefecture, was a victim of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster.

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Man misses wife killed in 2011 disaster

HIGASHIMATSUSHIMA, Japan - Naoyasu Abe stands in front of the kitchen countertop decorated with numerous photos of his late wife Reiko, a victim of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster, and of their children at his home in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 29, 2014.

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Man fills home with late wife's photos

HIGASHIMATSUSHIMA, Japan - Naoyasu Abe points to photos of his late wife Reiko, a victim of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster, and of their children on the kitchen countertop at his home in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 29, 2014.

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Thai laborer working near Israel's Erez Crossing

JERUSALEM, Israel - A Thai laborer works at a farm near the Erez Crossing in Israel's HaDarom district bordering with the Gaza Strip on July 29, 2014, despite frequent fighting between Israel and Palestine's Hamas resistance group. About 4,200 Thais are said to be working near the Gaza Strip.

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Israeli farm owners mourn over Thai killed at Erez Crossing

JERUSALEM, Israel - An Israeli husband and wife operating a farm near the Erez Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Israel look at the recent landing point of a mortar projectile on July 29, 2014, that killed a Thai worker they employed.

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Inter Milan defender Nagatomo at Int'l Champions Cup

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo (L) of Inter Milan fights for the ball against Manchester United during an International Champions Cup game in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2014. Manchester won 5-3 in a penalty shootout.

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Man Utd MF Kagawa in action at Int'l Champions Cup

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa (L) of Manchester United is tackled by an Inter Milan defender during an International Champions Cup game in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2014. Manchester won 5-3 in a penalty shootout.

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Man Utd MF Kagawa in action at Int'l Champions Cup

WASHINGTON D.C., United States - Japanese midfielder Shinji Kawa (R) of Manchester Untied is challenged by an Inter Milan defender as he dribbles the ball during an international Champions Cup game in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2014. Manchester won 5-3 in a penalty shootout.

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Japanese tennis player Nishikori mingles with children

WASHINGTON, United States - Japan's top tennis player Kei Nishikori gives children his autograph during an event with local fans in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2014, on the eve of the Citi Open.

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Nishikori answers children's questions in Washington

WASHINGTON, United States - Japan's top tennis player Kei Nishikori responds to questions from children during an event with local fans in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2014, on the eve of the Citi Open.

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Japan's Morishita performs in Varma

VARMA, Bulgaria - Japanese ballerina Yoko Morishita performs for the first time in 40 years in Varma, Bulgaria, on July 29, 2014, at an event marking the 50th anniversary of the Varma International Ballet Competition, one of the most prestigious ballet contests in the world. The 65-year-old ballerina, who won the competition in 1974, was invited to the event as a special guest.

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Japan's Morishita performs in Varma

VARMA, Bulgaria - Japanese ballerina Yoko Morishita performs for the first time in 40 years in Varma, Bulgaria, on July 29, 2014, at an event marking the 50th anniversary of the Varma International Ballet Competition, one of the most prestigious ballet contests in the world. The 65-year-old ballerina, who won the competition in 1974, was invited to the event as a special guest.

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Japan agrees with Colombia to enhance ties with Pacific Alliance

BOGOTA, Colombia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) chats with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos before their official meeting on July 29, 2014, in Bogota, Colombia.

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Japan agrees with Colombia to strengthen ties with Pacific Alliance

BOGOTA, Colombia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Colombian President Santos attend a joint press conference on July 29, 2014, in Bogota, Colombia, after their talks. Japan agreed to strengthen ties with the Pacific Alliance, a Latin American trade bloc that includes Colombia.

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Japan agrees with Colombia to strengthen ties with Pacific Alliance

BOGOTA, Colombia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (2nd from L) attend the bilateral meeting on July 29, 2014, in Bogota, Colombia.

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AKB48, sister groups at event in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese pop group AKB48 member Rie Kitahara shakes hands with a fan at a meet-the-fans event with its sister groups on July 29, 2014, in Shanghai, China. The event also aims to promote tourism and enhance exchanges among youth in Asia.

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AKB48, sister groups at event in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese pop group NMB48 member Sae Murase communicates with fans at a meet-the-fans event with AKB48 and other sister groups on July 29, 2014, in Shanghai, China. The event also aims to promote tourism and enhance exchanges among youth in Asia.

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Skymark discusses review of international operation plan

TOKYO, Japan - Skymark Airlines Inc. President Shinichi Nishikubo (C) holds a model of an A380 aircraft with executives of Airbus S.A.S at the Airbus head office in France in February 2011. Skymark said July 29, 2014, it is studying a major review of its plan to launch international services in fiscal 2014.

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Hooded crane chick in Tennoji Zoo, Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A hooded crane chick is seen with its parent at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, western Japan, on July 29, 2014. It was born on July 24.

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Hooded crane chick in Tennoji Zoo, Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A hooded crane chick walks around in the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, western Japan, on July 29, 2014. It was born on July 24.

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China's ex-security chief Zhou under investigation

TOKYO, Japan - China's former public security chief Zhou Yongkang is seen in this undated photo. China's Communist Party said July 29, 2014, it is opening an investigation into Zhou for suspected "serious disciplinary violation."

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Honda's net profit rises 20%

TOKYO, Japan - Tetsuo Iwamura, executive vice president of Honda Motor Co., releases the automaker's earnings results for the April to June quarter of 2014 in Tokyo's Minato Ward on July 29, 2014. Honda's group net profit during the three months rose 19.6 percent from the previous year to 146.51 billion yen.

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Thai vehicle sales plunge

BANGKOK, Thailand - Kyoichi Tanada, president of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., the Thai unit of Japan's Toyota Motor Corp., holds a press conference in Bangkok on July 29, 2014. Tanada said that overall auto industry sales in Thailand in the first half of 2014 plunged 40.5 percent from a year earlier to 440,911 vehicles due to the adverse effect of domestic political uncertainty on consumer sentiment.

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China puts ex-security czar Zhou under investigation

BEIJING, China - Photo taken in May 2012 shows Zhou Yongkang attending a convention of the Communist Youth League of China at Beijing's Great Hall of the People. China's Communist Party said July 29, 2014, it is opening an investigation into Zhou, a former public security chief, for suspected "serious disciplinary violation."

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Lexus launches new NX compact crossover SUV

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp.'s new compact crossover sport utility vehicle, the Lexus "NX," is shown in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 29, 2014. The NX, combining sporty urban driving performance with the power of an SUV, went on sale the same day in Japan.

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Skymark chief Nishikubo

TOKYO, Japan - Shinichi Nishikubo, president of Skymark Airlines Inc., holds a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on July 29, 2014. Nishikubo said the Japanese airline will consider a drastic review of its plan to launch international services in fiscal 2014 ending next March due to disputes regarding the introduction of Airbus A380 jets.

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Large-scale rice mill plant completed in Miyagi Pref.

SENDAI, Japan - Butai-Agri-innovation Co. President Nobuo Hariu (extreme R) and Iris Oyama Inc. President Kentaro Oyama (extreme L) attend an event to commemorate the completion of a large-scale rice mill plant in Watari, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 29, 2014.

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Epileptic-seizure warning device

KYOTO, Japan - A man holds a device designed to warn epilepsy patients of coming seizures so they can prepare, in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 29, 2014. A team of researchers at Kyoto University, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, and Kumamoto University has started clinical testing of the device.

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Abduction issue council meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Keiji Furuya (standing), minister in charge of the abduction issue, speaks at a meeting of the Liaison Council of Government and Ruling and Opposition Parties Institutions for Measures against Abduction Issue in Tokyo on July 29, 2014.

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Japan, France strengthen defense cooperation

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (R) and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian sign documents to realize cooperation in defense equipment and technology, and future personnel exchanges between the two ministries, at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on July 29, 2014.

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Large-scale rice mill plant completed in Miyagi Pref.

SENDAI, Japan - Butai-Agri-innovation Co.'s large-scale rice mill plant in Watari, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is seen on July 29, 2014, after its completion.

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Onodera on Japan-France defense equipment cooperation

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera answers questions from reporters in Tokyo on July 29, 2014. Onodera and French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian agreed to bolster cooperation on defense equipment the same day.

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McDonald's Japan chief Casanova

TOKYO, Japan - Sarah Casanova, president of McDonald's Holdings Co. (Japan), is pictured during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on July 29, 2014. Casanova apologized for a recent scandal over chicken meat provided by a Chinese producer and promised to ensure the safety of food on McDonald's menu.

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McDonald's Japan chief Casanova

TOKYO, Japan - Sarah Casanova, president of McDonald's Holdings Co. (Japan), holds a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on July 29, 2014. Casanova apologized for a recent scandal over chicken meat provided by a Chinese producer and promised to ensure the safety of food on McDonald's menu.

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McDonald's Japan chief Casanova

TOKYO, Japan - Sarah Casanova, president of McDonald's Holdings Co. (Japan), is pictured during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on July 29, 2014. Casanova apologized for a recent scandal over chicken meat provided by a Chinese producer and promised to ensure the safety of food on McDonald's menu.