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Mage Island, Kagoshima Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in March 2010 shows the uninhabited Mage Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. The Defense Ministry informed a local government in the prefecture on June 1, 2011, that it is considering using the island for carrier-borne aircraft landing practice as part of a plan for the realignment of U.S. forces.

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Hayabusa capsule analysis

SAPPORO, Japan - Reporters visit Hokkaido University in Sapporo, northern Japan, to view samples brought back from the asteroid Itokawa by the unmanned Japanese space probe Hayabusa on March 1, 2011. A total of 13 institutes and eight teams have taken part in the project to analyze the samples. Hayabusa was launched in May 2003 and landed on the asteroid in September 2005. It returned to Earth while burning out upon reentry into atmosphere in June 2010 and the capsule containing the samples was recovered in a desert in southern Australia.

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Hayabusa capsule analysis

SAPPORO, Japan - Reporters visit Hokkaido University in Sapporo, northern Japan, to view samples brought back from the asteroid Itokawa by the unmanned Japanese space probe Hayabusa on March 1, 2011. Seen at left back is a machine for analysis. A total of 13 institutes and eight teams have taken part in the project to analyze the samples. Hayabusa was launched in May 2003 and landed on the asteroid in September 2005. It returned to Earth while burning out upon reentry into atmosphere in June 2010 and the capsule containing the samples was recovered in a desert in southern Australia.

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Hayabusa capsule analysis

SAPPORO, Japan - Reporters visit Hokkaido University in Sapporo, northern Japan, to view samples brought back from the asteroid Itokawa by the unmanned Japanese space probe Hayabusa on March 1, 2011. A total of 13 institutes and eight teams have taken part in the project to analyze the samples. Hayabusa was launched in May 2003 and landed on the asteroid in September 2005. It returned to Earth while burning out upon reentry into atmosphere in June 2010 and the capsule containing the samples was recovered in a desert in southern Australia.

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Tokyo Disneyland reopens Michael Jackson's 3-D attraction

CHIBA, Japan - Visitors line up for a 3-D theater attraction featuring the late entertainment icon Michael Jackson at Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, as the attraction reopened for the first time in about 14 years on July 1, 2010. The theme park plans to run ''Captain EO'' through June 30, 2011.

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N. Koreans turn anger at U.S., S. Korea over ship into resolve

PYONGYANG, North Korea - A museum guide of the U.S. Navy vessel Pueblo, captured by North Korea in 1968 and now made public in Pyongyang as a museum ship, criticizes the government of South Korean President Lee Myung Bak on June 1, 2010.

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Ichiro 3-5 against Twins

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki (C, front) celebrates with teammates after the Mariners won 7-1 against the Minnesota Twins on June 1, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 3-for-5 with an RBI.

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Seattle Mariners Ichiro 3-5 against Minnesota Twins

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches a single to center in the eighth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 1, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a 7-1 victory over the Twins.

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Seattle Mariners Ichiro 3-5 against Minnesota Twins

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI single to right in the fourth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 1, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a 7-1 victory over the Twins.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his double in the sixth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 1, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Royals.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 3-5 against Minnesota Twins

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 1, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a 7-1 victory over the Twins.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his double in the sixth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 1, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Royals.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his double in the sixth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 1, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Royals.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a double in the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 1, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Royals.

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Japan prepare for World Cup warm-up match against Ivory Coast

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Japan coach Takeshi Okada (R) gives instructions to his players during a practice session in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, on June 1, 2010. Japan will play their penultimate World Cup warm-up match against the Ivory Coast in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4.

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Japan prepare for World Cup warm-up match against Ivory Coast

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Japanese players warm up during a practice session in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, on June 1, 2010. Japan will play their penultimate World Cup warm-up match against the Ivory Coast in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark's players react after being beaten 1-0 by Australia in a warm-up match in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa.

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Japan's oldest dancer Ohno dies at 103

TOKYO, Japan - In this file photo taken in June 1998, Japan's oldest and internationally acclaimed Butoh dancer Kazuo Ohno (C) performs at Theater Cocoon in Tokyo. Ohno died of respiratory failure on June 1, 2010, at a hospital in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. He was 103.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark's players pose for photos before their warm-up match against Australia in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. Australia won 1-0.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Australia's Joshua Kennedy (L) celebrates with his teammate Marco Bresciano after scoring during the second half of a warm-up match against Denmark in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. Australia won 1-0.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Australia's Luke Wilkshire (L) and Denmark's Kahlenberg battle for the ball during the first half of their warm-up match in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. Australia won 1-0.

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N. Korean children hit paper effigy of Lee during obstacle race

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean children dressed in traditional clothes jump rope during an event in Pyongyang to mark the 60th International Children's Day on June 1, 2010.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark's Patric Mtiliga (R) challenges Australia's Joshua Kennedy during the first half of their warm-up match in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. Australia won 1-0.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark's Christian Poulsen (2) and Australia's Marco Bresciano battle for the ball during the first half of their warm-up match in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. Australia won 1-0.

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Hatoyama meets with Ozawa amid calls for PM's resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa heads for a meeting with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and DPJ upper house caucus leader Azuma Koshiishi at the Diet building in Tokyo on June 1, 2010. The meeting was held amid calls within the party for Hatoyama to step down ahead of the upcoming upper house election.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark's coach Morten Olsen leaves the pitch after Australia beat his team 1-0 in a warm-up match in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark's Soren Larsen (L) is challenged by Australia's Lucas Neill during the second half of their warm-up match in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. Australia won 1-0.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Australia's Marco Bresciano (L) and Denmark's Jakob Poulsen vie for the ball during the second half of their warm-up match in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. Australia won 1-0.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark's Daniel Agger (C) keeps the ball during the first half of a warm-up match against Australia in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. Australia won 1-0.

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Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in warm-up friendly in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark's Thomas Enevoldsen (L) is challenged by Australia's Vince Grella during the first half of their warm-up match in Johannesburg on June 1, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. Australia won 1-0.

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N. Korean children hit paper effigy of Lee during obstacle race

PYONGYANG, North Korea - A North Korean child prods a paper effigy of South Korean President Lee Myung Bak during an obstacle race in Pyongyang to mark the 60th International Children's Day on June 1, 2010.

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Hatoyama meets with Ozawa amid calls for PM's resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama heads for a meeting with Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa and DPJ upper house caucus leader Azuma Koshiishi at the Diet building in Tokyo on June 1, 2010. The meeting was held amid calls within the party for Hatoyama to step down ahead of the upcoming upper house election.

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Fukuhara, Mizutani return from table tennis championships

NARITA, Japan - Ai Fukuhara (R) and Jun Mizutani hold bronze medals that Japan's men and women won upon arrival from the world table team tennis championships in Moscow at Narita airport near Tokyo on June 1, 2010.

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Hatoyama dons Okinawa shirt for eco-campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (C) and key Cabinet members wear ''kariyushi'' formal Okinawan shirts during a photo opportunity at the premier's office on June 1, 2010. Hatoyama and most members of his Cabinet wore the shirts to mark the start of the annual ''Cool Biz'' energy-saving campaign. The choice of attire stirred controversy as his policy on hosting U.S. military bases on the southern island has angered local communities.

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Fukuhara returns from table tennis championships

NARITA, Japan - Ai Fukuhara arrives from the world table team tennis championships in Moscow at Narita airport near Tokyo on June 1, 2010. Japanese men and women both won bronze.

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U.S. Marine live fire drill in Okinawa

KUSHIRO, Japan - Smoke billows from a 155-mm howitzer during a live fire drill, conducted by members of the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Okinawa Prefecture, at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Yausubetsu Maneuver Area in Hokkaido on June 1, 2010.

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U.S. Marine live fire drill in Okinawa

KUSHIRO, Japan - Smoke billows from a 155-mm howitzer during a live fire drill, conducted by members of the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Okinawa Prefecture, at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Yausubetsu Maneuver Area in Hokkaido on June 1, 2010.

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Hatoyama dons Okinawa shirt for eco-campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama arrives at his office in Tokyo wearing a ''kariyushi'' formal Okinawan shirt on June 1, 2010. Hatoyama wore the shirt to mark the start of the annual ''Cool Biz'' energy-saving campaign. The choice of attire stirred controversy as his policy on hosting U.S. military bases on the southern island has angered local communities.

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Embattled Ozawa leaves home

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa leaves his residence in Tokyo on June 1, 2010. Ozawa and Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama have scrambled to save falling public support rates for the DPJ-led government and ruling coalition amid growing calls on both of them to step down.

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Wen leaves Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao waves as he departs Tokyo's Haneda airport June 1, 2010, wrapping up a three-day visit to Japan. Wen is on a four-nation trip to South Korea, Japan, Mongolia and Myanmar. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor meets with Wen

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) speaks with visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 1, 2010. Wen met with the emperor for the first time since 2007 before ending his three-day visit to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Hatoyama dons Okinawa shirt for eco-campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (C), wearing a ''kariyushi'' formal Okinawan shirt, arrives at a photo opportunity at his office June 1, 2010. Hatoyama and most members of his Cabinet wore the shirts to mark the start of the annual ''Cool Biz'' energy-saving campaign. The choice of attire stirred controversy as his policy on hosting U.S. military bases on the southern island has angered local communities.

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Japan emperor meets with Wen

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) shakes hands with visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo ahead of their meeting on June 1, 2010. Wen met with the emperor for the first time since 2007 before ending his three-day visit to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Otsuka Beverage to recall 8 million bottles of Crystal Geyser

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a Crystal Geyser brand, 500-milliliter bottle of mineral water which Otsuka Beverage Co. will voluntarily recall. The company said Nov. 17 it will recall an estimated 8 million of the bottles of mineral water due to consumer complaints that the bottled water gave out a strange smell. The company imported a total of 47.17 million bottles of the water from the United States. Eligible for the recall are bottles with the consume-by dates of June 1, 2010, through Aug. 19 of the same year printed on them.