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Bluefin tuna imports from S. Korea increasing

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows bluefin tuna landed in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, in June 2007. The amount of bluefin tuna Japan imported from South Korea has reached at least 980 tons during the first half of this year, exceeding last year's total import of 920 tons, according to a survey by the Fisheries Agency showed on July 18, 2010.

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Kan's rubber mask

SAITAMA, Japan - A rubber mask resembling Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) is displayed at toy maker Ogawa Studios in Saitama City on June 18, 2010. The company has received more than 100 orders in four days for the mask, which will be put on sale in late June.

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Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits from the rough on the fifth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010, with Tom Watson looking on behind him. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

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Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010, with Tom Watson looking on behind him. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

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Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa lines up his putt on the 16th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

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Mickelson plays U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Phil Mickelson hits a shot during the second round of the U.S. Open tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 18, 2010.

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Ishikawa, Watson take part in U.S Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Teenage pro Ryo Ishikawa (L) of Japan and veteran Tom Watson of the United States, who are in the same group, shake hands after playing the second round of the U.S. Open tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 18, 2010.

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Durban Stadium, World Cup venue

DURBAN, South Africa - This photo taken June 18, 2010, shows Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, a World Cup soccer venue.

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Ishikawa plays U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the first hole during the second round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 18, 2010.

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Japan prince in Sweden for royal wedding

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (C, R) attends a government-organized dinner party to celebrate the wedding of Swedish Crown Princess Victoria in Stockholm on June 18, 2010.

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Ishikawa plays U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan speaks to reporters after playing the second round of the U.S. Open tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 18, 2010. Ishikawa cleared the cut.

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U.S. official Crowley speaks about N. Korea sanctions

WASHINGTON, United States - Philip Crowley, U.S. assistant secretary of state for public affairs, speaks during an interview at the Department of State in Washington on June 18, 2010. Crowley said the United States is considering imposing unilateral financial sanctions on North Korea.

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Woods plays U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States tees off on the fifth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 18, 2010.

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Ishikawa plays U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Teenage pro Ryo Ishikawa of Japan acknowledges the gallery after sinking a birdie putt on the 17th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 18, 2010.

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Ishikawa plays U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Teenage pro Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 18, 2010.

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Durban Stadium, World Cup venue

DURBAN, South Africa - This photo taken June 18, 2010, shows Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, a World Cup soccer venue.

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Durban Stadium, World Cup venue

DURBAN, South Africa - This photo taken June 18, 2010, shows Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, a World Cup soccer venue.

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Durban Stadium, World Cup venue

DURBAN, South Africa - This photo taken June 18, 2010, shows Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, a World Cup soccer venue.

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Watson, Ishikawa take part in U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Veteran Tom Watson (R) of the United States and teenage pro Ryo Ishikawa of Japan walk during the second round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 18, 2010.

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Japan practice for match against Netherlands

DURBAN, South Africa - Makoto Hasebe (C) and other members of Japan's World Cup squad take part in a training session in Durban, South Africa, on June 18, 2010, ahead of a Group E match against the Netherlands on June 19.

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Putin visits Komatsu factory in Russia

YAROSLAVL, Russia - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visits a factory of Japanese construction machinery maker Komatsu Ltd. in Yaroslavl, northeast of Moscow, on June 18, 2010. The construction machinery plant was completed earlier in the month.

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Naoshima meets China energy chief

FUKUI, Japan - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima (L) and Chinese National Energy Administration chief Zhang Guobao exchange opinions on energy in Fukui on June 18, 2010. (Pool photo)

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Netherlands practice before match with Japan

DURBAN, South Africa - Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder (front) practices in Durban, South Africa, on June 18, 2010, before a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19.

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Netherlands practice before match with Japan

DURBAN, South Africa - Dutch forward Arjen Robben shoots in a practice session in Durban, South Africa, on June 18, 2010, before a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19.

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Japan to take on Netherlands in Durban

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan supporters arrive in Durban, South Africa, on June 18, 2010, to cheer for the Japanese squad who will face the Netherlands in a FIFA World Cup Group E match at Durban Stadium on June 19.

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Netherlands practice before match with Japan

DURBAN, South Africa - Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder (front) and forward Arjen Robben (C) practice in Durban, South Africa, on June 18, 2010, before a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19.

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Karzai urges Japanese firms to explore for Afghan minerals

TOKYO, Japan - Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks in a meeting at a Tokyo hotel on June 18, 2010. Karzai urged Japanese companies to explore for mineral resources in Afghanistan.

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Japan to take on Netherlands in Durban

GEORGE, South Africa - (From R to L) Keisuke Honda, Yuji Nakazawa and Marcus Tulio Tanaka prepare to leave for Durban with other members of Japan's World Cup squad at George airport in South Africa on June 18, 2010. Japan will take on the Netherlands in a Group E match on June 19.

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Netherlands practice before match with Japan

DURBAN, South Africa - Dutch forward Arjen Robben (L) and teammates run in a practice session in Durban, South Africa, on June 18, 2010, before a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19.

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Refugees gather ahead of World Refugee Day

MAE LA, Thailand - Refugees gather for an event at Mae La Camp in northwestern Thailand on June 18, 2010, ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20. About 50,000 refugees from Myanmar live in the camp.

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Japan to take on Netherlands in Durban

GEORGE, South Africa - Coach Takeshi Okada prepares to leave for Durban with Japan's World Cup squad at George airport in South Africa on June 18, 2010. Japan will take on the Netherlands in a Group E match on June 19.

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Refugees gather ahead of World Refugee Day

MAE LA, Thailand - Children of a Myanmarese minority group dance during an event at Mae La Camp in northwestern Thailand on June 18, 2010, ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20. About 50,000 refugees from Myanmar live in the camp.

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Japan shift to Durban for World Cup match against Netherlands

GEORGE, South Africa - Photo taken June 18, 2010, shows Durban Stadium in South Africa, where a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands will be held on June 19. Japan shifted to Durban from George on June 18.

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Robot that can negotiate bumps

TOKYO, Japan - Hitachi Ltd. releases an 80-centimeter-high robot equipped with wheels that allow it to pass over small bumps such as cables in Kokubunji, western Tokyo, on June 18, 2010. The robot can also differentiate a human voice from surrounding noise.

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Japan upgrades economic view

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan (2nd from R) attends a ministerial meeting on the June report on the government's economic outlook at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 18, 2010. In the report the government slightly upgraded its economic outlook, using ''recovery'' for the first time in about two years.

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Gov't to cover all costs for foot-and-mouth disease

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan (standing) speaks at a meeting on foot-and-month disease at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 18, 2010, with farm minister Masahiko Yamada (L) present. The government decided to shoulder the costs of all measures to tackle foot-and-mouth disease among livestock in Miyazaki Prefecture.

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Japan shift to Durban for World Cup match against Netherlands

GEORGE, South Africa - Keisuke Honda prepares to depart for Durban with other members of Japan's World Cup squad at George airport in South Africa on June 18, 2010. Japan will take on the Netherlands in a Group E match on June 19.

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Japan upgrades economic view

TOKYO, Japan - A ministerial meeting on the June report on the government's economic outlook was held at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 18, 2010. In the report the government slightly upgraded its economic outlook, using ''recovery'' for the first time in about two years.

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Dalai Lama arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - The Dalai Lama (L) greets priests from Zenko temple in Nagano upon his arrival at Narita airport east of Tokyo on June 18, 2010. The Tibetan spiritual leader came to Japan at the invitation of the Buddhist temple for an 11-day stay.

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Dalai Lama arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - The Dalai Lama arrives at Narita airport east of Tokyo on June 18, 2010. The Tibetan spiritual leader came to Japan at the invitation of Zenkoji, a Buddhist temple in Nagano, for an 11-day stay.