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'Barefoot Gen' marks 40th anniversary of publication

OSAKA, Japan - File photo taken July 6, 2011, shows the late Keiji Nakazawa, author of "Hadashi no Gen (Barefoot Gen)," a Japanese manga series describing the life of a 6-year-old boy called Gen before and after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. The series marked the 40th anniversary of its publication in 2013. Nakazawa died in December 2012.

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Mt. Fuji

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken from Yamanashi Prefecture on July 29, 2012, shows Mt. Fuji. The magma chamber of Mt. Fuji has come under huge pressure that could trigger a volcanic eruption due to the devastating 2011 earthquake in northeastern Japan and a magnitude 6.4 quake that rocked central Japan four days later, researchers said on Sept. 6, 2012.

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S. Korean says tortured in China

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Yong Hwan, a South Korean activist expelled from China in July 2012, holds a press conference in Seoul on Aug. 6, 2012. Kim said Chinese security agents tortured him to extract information about organizations helping North Koreans flee to China, by keeping him awake for six straight days and subjecting him to more than five hours of electric shocks. China has denied that Kim was tortured while in detention, South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has said.

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Toyota to shift part of Lexus production to Canada

NAGOYA, Japan - RX sport utility vehicles of Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus luxury division are produced at Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc.'s Miyata plant in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture, on July 6, 2012. Toyota plans to shift part of its production of the luxury Lexus sport utility vehicles from the plant in southwestern Japan to a plant in Canada, officials of the Japanese automaker said on July 24.

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Tiananmen activist pins hopes on Chinese youths for nation's future

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken July 6, 2012, in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, Japan, shows Wang Dan (R), a Chinese dissident and former Tiananmen protester, talking with Chinese students studying in Japan.

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IWC annual conference in Panama

PANAMA CITY, Panama - The International Whaling Commission's annual conference is held in Panama City, Panama, on July 6, 2012. The commission the same day rejected a call from Japan for permission to resume hunting minke whales near its coastline, on the last day of the commission's annual conference.

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Olympic Stadium lit up in blue

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken July 6, 2012, from a helicopter chartered by Kyodo News shows the Olympic Stadium in London, the main venue for the 2012 Olympic Games. The stadium was illuminated in blue as illumination tests were conducted three weeks before the start of the games.

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Tsonga defeated by Murray at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France reacts after being beaten by Andy Murray of Britain in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Murray, who won 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, advanced to the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland.

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Murray advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain plays against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Murray, who won 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, advanced to the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland.

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Tsonga defeated by Murray at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France reacts after being beaten by Andy Murray of Britain in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Murray, who won 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, advanced to the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland.

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Murray advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain plays against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Murray, who won 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, advanced to the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland.

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Murray advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain plays against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Murray, who won 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, advanced to the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland.

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Fashion show in Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan - A fashion show of Afghan ethnic costumes is held in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on July 6, 2012.

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Djokovic defeated by Federer at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Murray advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain plays against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Murray, who won 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, advanced to the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland.

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Tsonga defeated by Murray at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France plays against Andy Murray of Britain in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Murray, who won 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, advanced to the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland.

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Djokovic defeated by Federer at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Djokovic defeated by Federer at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Djokovic defeated by Federer at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Federer advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Federer advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland pumps his fist after beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Federer advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland (R) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia clasp hands after a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Federer advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Djokovic defeated by Federer at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during a men's singles semifinals match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Federer advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Federer advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland plays against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Djokovic defeated by Federer at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Djokovic defeated by Federer at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Djokovic defeated by Federer at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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Federer advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland plays against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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IMF chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde leaves after a press conference in Tokyo on July 6, 2012.

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Federer advances to final at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland plays against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 6, 2012. Federer, who won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, advanced to the final against Andy Murray of Britain.

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IMF chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda shake hands in Tokyo on July 6, 2012. During their meeting Noda expressed Japan's worry about the "one-sided appreciation of the yen" in the currency market.

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Anti-nuclear power rally in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Musician Ryuichi Sakamoto speaks at a rally in front of the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 6, 2012. The rally was held to protest the recent restart of a reactor at the Oi nuclear power station in Fukui Prefecture. All other reactors in Japan remain idled for prolonged checkups in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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Anti-nuclear power rally in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people gathering in front of the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 6, 2012, to protest the recent restart of a reactor at the Oi nuclear power station in Fukui Prefecture. All other reactors in Japan remain idled for prolonged checkups in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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Anti-nuclear power rally in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people gathering in front of the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 6, 2012, to protest the recent restart of a reactor at the Oi nuclear power station in Fukui Prefecture. All other reactors in Japan remain idled for prolonged checkups in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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Anti-nuclear power rally in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - People gather in front of the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 6, 2012, to protest the recent restart of a reactor at the Oi nuclear power station in Fukui Prefecture. All other reactors in Japan remain idled for prolonged checkups in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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Anti-nuclear power rally in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - People gather in front of the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 6, 2012, to protest the recent restart of a reactor at the Oi nuclear power station in Fukui Prefecture. All other reactors in Japan remain idled for prolonged checkups in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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IMF chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on July 6, 2012.

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Festive mood after birth of panda

TOKYO, Japan - Workers set up panda-shaped advertising balloons on the roof of the Matsuzakaya department store in Tokyo's Ueno district on July 6, 2012. Giant panda Shin Shin the previous day gave birth to the first baby panda born at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo in 24 years.

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Festive mood after birth of panda

TOKYO, Japan - Panda goods and messages to celebrate the birth of a panda are displayed at a shop near Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on July 6, 2012. Giant panda Shin Shin the previous day gave birth to the first baby panda born at the zoo in 24 years.

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Festive mood after birth of panda

TOKYO, Japan - Male giant panda Ri Ri (L back) is seen by visitors at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on July 6, 2012. His mate Shin Shin the previous day gave birth to the first baby panda born at the zoo in 24 years.

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Morning glory market

TOKYO, Japan - An annual morning glory market begins at a temple called Iriya Kishimojin in Tokyo's Taito Ward on July 6, 2012.

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Festive mood after birth of panda

TOKYO, Japan - A visitor takes a picture of a sign with mobile phone at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on July 6, 2012. The sign reads, "Giant panda Shin Shin gave birth to a baby on July 5! Congratulations Shin Shin! We ask you to warmly watch over the sound growth of the baby."

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Festive mood after birth of panda

TOKYO, Japan - Panda goods are displayed at a souvenir shop in Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on July 6, 2012. Giant panda Shin Shin the previous day gave birth to the first baby panda born at the zoo in 24 years.

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London in festive mood before Olympics

LONDON, England - People gather for an Olympic torch relay celebratory event in Dublin, Ireland, on June 6, 2012. Britain is increasingly in a festive mood ahead of the July 27 opening of the London Olympics.

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Regent St. in London

LONDON, Britain - Pedestrians cross Regent Street, one of the major shopping streets in London, on July 6, 2011, about a year before the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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London Olympics, Paralympics mascots

LONDON, Britain - A shop attendant holds stuffed figures of Wenlock (L) and Mandeville, the mascots of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, at a store in front of the Olympic Park in London on July 6, 2011. The Olympic and the Paralympic games will be held in the summer of 2012.

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Surveillance cameras in Olympic Park

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken on July 6, 2011, shows surveillance cameras installed at the Olympic Park in London. The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games takes place on July 27, 2012.