Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Astronaut Noguchi reports his stay in space

KYOTO, Japan - Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi (R) speaks to the public in Kyoto about his time at the International Space Station on Sept. 15, 2010. Noguchi, who returned to Earth in June, said he was able to relax by taking care of plants which grew even in space.

E

Akazome wins Akutagawa award

TOKYO, Japan - Author Akiko Akazome holds the June edition of literary magazine Shincho which published her fiction in Tokyo on July 15, 2010. Akazome was awarded the 143rd Akutagawa Prize for up-and-coming authors for her work ''Otome no Mikkoku'' (The Anonymous Tip of a Virgin).

E

Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A Brazil supporter poses during a World Cup Group G match against North Korea at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010.

E

Matsui 1-for-3 against Brewers

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits an infield single to second in the seventh inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 15, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 as the team lost 1-7.

E

Ichiro 1-for-5 against Cardinals

ST. LOUIS, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners hits a double in the fifth inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 15, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-5 as the team lost 2-4.

E

Ichiro 1-for-5 against Cardinals

ST. LOUIS, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners reaches first after hitting a double in the fifth inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 15, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-5 as the team lost 2-4.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Ri Jon Gum, the mother of North Korea striker Jong Tae Se, cheers for North Korea during a World Cup Group G match against Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010.

E

Nintendo unveils '3DS' gaming console

LOS ANGELES, United States - The portable gaming console 3DS is revealed at a trade fair in Los Angeles on June 15, 2010. Nintendo Co. unveiled the console, which enables people to view three-dimensional images with the naked eye.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korea supporters cheer for their team during a World Cup Group G match against Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Locals celebrate in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 15, 2010, after Brazil defender Maicon scores the opening goal in the 55th minute of a World Cup Group G match against North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

E

Brazil beat North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Soccer supporters hold up a banner referring to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il during a World Cup Group G soccer match between North Korea and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - The North Korean squad lines up in front of its nation's flag before a World Cup Group G soccer match against Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazilian midfielder Elano (7) high-fives defender Maicon as he rejoices with his teammates after scoring Brazil's second goal in the 72nd minute of a World Cup Group G soccer match between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Ishikawa with Watson at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa (L) and veteran Tom Watson pose for photos during a practice session of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Links in California on June 15, 2010.

E

Brazil beat North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of the North Korean soccer squad cheer while waving the nation's flag during a World Cup Group G soccer match between North Korea and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

N. Korea envoy warns of U.N. move

NEW YORK, United States - North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Sin Son Ho speaks in a press conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York on June 15, 2010. The envoy said Pyongyang may react with military force if the U.N. Security Council takes punitive action over the alleged sinking of a South Korean ship by a North Korean torpedo.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazilian midfielder Kaka (L) is welcomed by his team's coach Dunga, after being substituted in the second half of a World Cup Group G soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Ivory Coast, Portugal at 0-0 in soccer World Cup

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Ivory Coast players defend a free kick by Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo (7) in the first half of the first Group G match of the soccer World Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Portugal and the Ivory Coast finished deadlocked at 0-0.

E

Brazil beat North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Soccer fans hold up flags of North Korea and South Korea during a World Cup Group G soccer match between North Korea and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korean forward Jong Tae Se lies down on the pitch after Brazil defeated North Korea 2-1 in a World Cup Group G soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korea striker Jong Tae Se (C) looks dejected after his team loses 2-1 to Brazil in a World Cup Group G match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010.

E

Ivory Coast, Portugal at 0-0 in soccer World Cup

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - A rainbow appears in the sky at the end of the first half of the first Group G match of the soccer World Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Portugal and the Ivory Coast finished deadlocked at 0-0.

E

Ivory Coast, Portugal draw 0-0 in World Cup Group G match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Ivory Coast defender Siaka Tiene (L) vies for the ball with Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the first half of their World Cup Group G match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Portugal and the Ivory Coast finished deadlocked at 0-0.

E

Ivory Coast, Portugal draw 0-0 in World Cup Group G match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou (L) attempts a diving header during the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Portugal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Portugal and the Ivory Coast finished deadlocked at 0-0.

E

Ivory Coast, Portugal draw 0-0 in World Cup Group G match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo (7) is shown a yellow card by referee Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay during the first half of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Portugal and the Ivory Coast finished deadlocked at 0-0.

E

Ivory Coast, Portugal draw 0-0 in World Cup Group G match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo looks less than pleased after receiving a yellow card during the first half of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Portugal and the Ivory Coast finished deadlocked at 0-0.

E

Ivory Coast draw 0-0 with Portugal in World Cup Group G match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba (R) challenges Portugal defender Bruno Alves during the second half of a World Cup Group G match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. The game finished in a 0-0 draw.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korean defender Ji Yun Nam (8) scores against Brazil a minute from time in a World Cup Group G soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of North Korea cheer for their team before a World Cup Group G match against Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) shoots during the second half of a World Cup Group G match against North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korea striker Jong Tae Se (C) shoots past Brazil defender Juan (4) during the first half of a World Cup Group G match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (10) is challenged by North Korea midfielder Mun In Guk during the second half of a World Cup Group G match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka falls while battling for the ball with North Korea defender Pak Chol Jin during the second half of a World Cup Group G match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korea coach Kim Jong Hun gives instructions to his players during the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil coach Dunga (R) talks to midfielder Elano as he is replaced by Dani Alves during the second half of a World Cup Group G match against North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil's players pose for photos before their World Cup Group G match against North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korea's players pose for photos before their World Cup Group G match against Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korean forward Jong Tae Se (9) and coach Kim Jong Hun leave the pitch after North Korea lost to Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup Group G soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - The North Korean soccer squad acknowledges supporters after the World Cup Group G soccer match against Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. North Korea lost to Brazil 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 at World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korea striker Jong Tae Se falls after battling for the ball with Brazilian players during the first half of a World Cup Group G match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazilian defender Michel Bastos (6) tackles North Korean forward Jong Tae Se (9) during the first half of a World Cup Group G soccer match between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korean forward Jong Tae Se (back) sheds tears as he listens to the national anthem before the start of a World Cup Group G soccer match between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korean defender Ji Yun Nam (8, L of 10) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Brazil a minute from time in a World Cup Group G soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korean defender Ji Yun Nam (8) celebrates after scoring against Brazil a minute from time in a World Cup Group G soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazilian defender Maicon (L) fights for the ball with North Korean forward Jong Tae Se during the second half of a World Cup Group G soccer match between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korean players defend a free kick from Brazilian defender Michel Bastos (6) during the second half of a World Cup Group G soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of the North Korean soccer squad cheer while waving the nation's flag during a World Cup Group G soccer match between North Korea and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1 at World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Elano celebrates after scoring his side's second goal in the 72nd minute of a World Cup Group G match against North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korean defender Ji Yun Nam scores against Brazil a minute from time in a World Cup Group G soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.

E

Brazil beats North Korea 2-1 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - North Korean defender Ji Yun Nam (L) scores against Brazil a minute from time in a World Cup Group G soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Brazil won 2-1.