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Ainu party gives up fielding candidates

SAPPORO, Japan - Shiro Kayano, leader of the Ainu Party of Japan, is pictured in Biratori, Hokkaido in northern Japan, on June 28, 2013. His party, launched in January 2012 to better represent Japan's indigenous Ainu people, has given up its plan to field 10 candidates in the July 21 House of Councillors election after failing to collect sufficient campaign funds.

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1950 Chinese diplomatic draft sees Senkakus as part of Ryukyus

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2011 shows (from front) Minamikojima, Kitakojima and Uotsuri islands, part of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, which China and Taiwan also claim. A Chinese diplomatic draft in 1950 on a peace treaty with Japan indicated Chinese recognition of the Senkaku Islands as part of the Ryukyu Islands, sources familiar with the document said Dec. 28, 2012.

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N. Korea trip for remains retrieval to be granted

BEIJING, China - File photo taken in June 2012 shows land in Pyongyang that was unveiled by North Korea and is considered to be a burial ground for Japanese people. The Japanese government is set to grant exceptional permission to allow five members of a civic group aiming to retrieve the remains of Japanese who died in what is now North Korea during and after World War II to travel to the North from Aug. 28, 2012, government sources said on Aug. 23.

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Rosol beats Nadal at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic beats Rafael Nadal of Spain in a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol, ranked 100th in the world, advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win over Nadal, a finalist the last five times he played Wimbledon and the tournament winner in 2008 and 2010.

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Students send messages to U.S. teen who found tsunami-swept ball

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Members of Kesen Junior High School's basketball club in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, show a ball on June 28, 2012, on which they have written "Thank you" and other messages in English and Japanese, as well as other gifts for Aleasha Hohorst, an 18-year-old American girl who returned a basketball with the school's name on it after finding it in Alaska in March 2012, a year after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Students send messages to U.S. teen who found tsunami-swept ball

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Members of Kesen Junior High School's basketball club in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, show a ball on June 28, 2012, on which they have written "Thank you" and other messages in English and Japanese, for Aleasha Hohorst, an 18-year-old American girl who returned a basketball with the school's name on it after finding it in Alaska in March 2012, a year after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Bolt in Olympic trials

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Usain Bolt comes first during Jamaican men's 100 meters Olympic trials in Kingston on June 28, 2012.

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Hacker group to continue attack on Japan sites

NEW YORK, United States - A man (on screen) who claims to be a member of the hacker group Anonymous speaks to Kyodo News via Skype on June 28, 2012. He said Anonymous, which has warned of cyberattacks on the Japanese government to protest against a revision of the country's copyright laws, will continue its campaign.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic plays Rafael Nadal of Spain during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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U.S. Supreme Court upholds "Obamacare" law

WASHINGTON, United States - A woman holds a poster to support U.S. President Barack Obama's signature health care legislation, the Affordable Care Act, in front of the building of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 28, 2012. The law, also known as "Obamacare," was declared constitutional at the court the same day.

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U.S. Supreme Court upholds "Obamacare" law

WASHINGTON, United States - A woman holds a poster opposing U.S. President Barack Obama's reelection to a second term in the 2012 presidential election in front of the building of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 28, 2012. Obama's signature health care legislation, the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," was declared constitutional at the court the same day.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain acknowledges the crowd after losing a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol (L) of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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EU President Van Rompuy

BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Council President Herman Van Rompuy gives a press conference in Brussels on June 28, 2012.

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Djokovic advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Defending champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia reaches for a shot during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Ryan Harrison of the United States at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Djokovic advanced to the third round with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win.

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Soeda out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Go Soeda plays Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Del Potro advanced to the third round with a 6-2, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 win.

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Residents evacuated after discovery of weapons cache

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - Photo taken June 28, 2012, shows an area in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, where a rocket launcher, five handguns and tens of rounds of ammunition were found in an apartment during a police investigation into gangster activity. Nearly 200 residents were temporarily evacuated after police found the firearms and ammunition when they visited the apartment in a residential area.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays in a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal of Spain loses his balance while trying to play a return shot during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Sharapova advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Maria Sharapova of Russia plays in a women's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Sharapova advanced to the third round with a 7-6, 6-7, 6-0 win.

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Murray advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain runs for the ball during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Ivo Karlovic of Croatia at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Murray advanced to the third round with a 7-5, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 win.

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Sharapova advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Maria Sharapova of Russia plays in a women's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Sharapova advanced to the third round with a 7-6, 6-7, 6-0 win.

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Residents evacuated after discovery of weapons cache

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - Photo taken June 28, 2012, shows an area in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, where a rocket launcher, five handguns and tens of rounds of ammunition were found in an apartment during a police investigation into gangster activity. Nearly 200 residents were temporarily evacuated after police found the firearms and ammunition when they visited the apartment in a residential area.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Frenchman Florent Serra in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori acknowledges the crowd after overpowering Frenchman Florent Serra in straight sets in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Residents evacuated after discovery of weapons cache

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - Photo taken June 28, 2012, shows an area in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, where a rocket launcher, five handguns and tens of rounds of ammunition were found in an apartment during a police investigation into gangster activity. Nearly 200 residents were temporarily evacuated after police found the firearms and ammunition when they visited the apartment in a residential area.

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Ropeway over Thames

LONDON, Britain - A gondola on a ropeway transports passengers over the Thames in London on June 28, 2012. It began operation for the upcoming London Olympics the same day. Seen in the center is North Greenwich Arena, which will host Olympic events including gymnastics.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori celebrates after overpowering Frenchman Florent Serra in straight sets in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Japan, Georgia agree to bolster economic ties

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (R) and his Georgian counterpart Nika Gilauri shake hands ahead of talks at the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 28, 2012. They agreed that the two countries will bolster their relations in the economic field as this year marks the 20th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

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Osaka Mayor Hashimoto ready for foray into national politics

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, a TV personality-turned-politician, gives a speech during a fundraising event in the city of Osaka on June 28, 2012. Hashimoto expressed readiness to enter national politics, saying, "This is a final chance to change the nation. With your support, I'm confident we can definitely lead Japan in a new direction," apparently referring to the next general election, which embattled Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda could call at any time.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Frenchman Florent Serra in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Former Mongolian President Enkhbayar

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Former Mongolian President Enkhbayar Nambaryn is interviewed by Kyodo News in Ulan Bator on June 28, 2012.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Frenchman Florent Serra in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Ropeway over Thames

LONDON, Britain - Gondolas transport passengers on a ropeway over the Thames in London on June 28, 2012. They began operation for the upcoming London Olympics the same day. Seen below is North Greenwich Arena, which will host Olympic events including gymnastics.

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S. Korea, Japan to sign accord on intelligence exchange

SEOUL, South Korea - A South Korean civic group protests against the South Korean government's decision to sign a military agreement with Japan, in Seoul on June 28, 2012. South Korea and Japan will sign in Tokyo the following day a military agreement that will allow them to exchange key military intelligence, the South Korean foreign ministry said.

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Osaka Mayor Hashimoto ready for foray into national politics

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, a TV personality-turned-politician, gives a speech during a fundraising event in the city of Osaka on June 28, 2012. Hashimoto expressed readiness to enter national politics, saying, "This is a final chance to change the nation. With your support, I'm confident we can definitely lead Japan in a new direction," apparently referring to the next general election, which embattled Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda could call at any time.

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Tight security in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Movable barriers are lined up near the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong on June 28, 2012. Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Hong Kong on June 29 to attend a ceremony on July 1 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.

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Osaka Mayor Hashimoto ready for foray into national politics

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, a TV personality-turned-politician, gives a speech during a fundraising event in the city of Osaka on June 28, 2012. Hashimoto expressed readiness to enter national politics, saying, "This is a final chance to change the nation. With your support, I'm confident we can definitely lead Japan in a new direction," apparently referring to the next general election, which embattled Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda could call at any time.

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Slovakian foreign minister in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Slovakian Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 28, 2012.

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Clijsters advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns the ball during a women's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Andrea Hlavackova of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Clijsters advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 6-3 win.

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Kunimasu juveniles

OSHINO, Japan - Photo taken on June 28, 2012, in the village of Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture, shows a juvenile kunimasu, born through artificial fertilization, unveiled to the media the same day. The endangered deepwater salmon species was discovered in 2010 in Lake Saiko in the prefecture, 70 years after it died out in 1940 in its original habitat, Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture.

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Kunimasu juveniles

OSHINO, Japan - Photo taken on June 28, 2012, in the village of Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture, shows juvenile kunimasu, born through artificial fertilization, that were unveiled to the media the same day. The endangered deepwater salmon species was discovered in 2010 in Lake Saiko in the prefecture, 70 years after it died out in 1940 in its original habitat, Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture.

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Mongolian election

KHOVD PROVINCE, Mongolia - Davaagiin Batbayar (L), who was previously a sumo wrestler in Japan, leaves a polling station after casting his ballot in a general election, in Khovd Province, western Mongolia, on June 28, 2012.

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Mongolian election

KHOVD PROVINCE, Mongolia - Voters wait outside a polling station for a general election in a "ger," a portable home for nomads, in Khovd Province, western Mongolia, on June 28, 2012.

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Mongolian election

KHOVD PROVINCE, Mongolia - Davaagiin Batbayar, who was previously a sumo wrestler in Japan, casts his ballot in a general election at a polling station in Khovd Province, western Mongolia, on June 28, 2012.

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New Panasonic president

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiro Tsuga, newly appointed president of Panasonic Corp., holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 28, 2012. The electronics company will streamline its headquarters by reducing the 7,000 employees working there and take other steps to turn its business around after posting its largest-ever loss the previous year, said Tsuga, who was named president of the company the previous day.

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Mongolia election

KHOVD, Mongolia - A polling station for a general election is set up in a ger, a portable home for nomads, in Khovd, western Mongolia, on June 28, 2012.

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Mongolia election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj casts his vote in a general election in Ulan Bator on June 28, 2012.

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JAL plane makes emergency landing

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows a Japan Airlines passenger plane that made an emergency landing at Osaka International Airport is towed on the runway on June 28, 2012, after reporting a problem with its hydraulic system. Flight 2362, with 25 passengers and three crew on board, got stranded on a runway, disrupting service on one of the airport's two runways.

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New TEPCO chairman says restarting reactors essential for turnaround

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiko Shimokobe (L), new chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co., and new President Naomi Hirose (R) hold a press conference in Tokyo on June 28, 2012. Shimokobe called for reactivation of the utility's idled nuclear reactors in Niigata Prefecture from April 2013 as a "building block" in the company's turnaround plan compiled following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster.