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U.S. finding N. Korean intentions hard to read

WASHINGTON, United States - Retired Adm. Timothy Keating speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in a suburb of Washington on June 3, 2010. Keating, a former chief of the U.S. Pacific Command, said the United States finds it very difficult to read the intentions of North Korea, while stressing that the Japan-U.S. alliance will remain steady.

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Hotel for Chinese tourists

SAPPORO, Japan - This photo taken June 3, 2010, shows the front desk of Toyoko Inn Sapporo Susukino Minami in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The hotel caters to Chinese tourists with Chinese staff, signs, newspapers and television programs. The hotel began offering the services as the visa criteria for Chinese tourists will be eased in July.

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New Iraqi envoy to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Lukman Faily, Iraq's new ambassador to Japan, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on June 3, 2010, at the Iraqi Embassy in Tokyo.

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Kuroda incurs 4th loss

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda appears glum after the Atlanta Braves' Troy Glaus hits a homer at Dodger Stadium in California on June 3, 2010.

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Ichiro steals 3rd base

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki steals third base in the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 3, 2010. The Mariners won 4-1.

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Kuroda incurs 4th loss

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in California on June 3, 2010. Kuroda suffered his fourth loss, giving up four runs in six innings.

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Ichiro steals 3rd base

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki steals third base in the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 3, 2010. The Mariners won 4-1.

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Ex-Japanese premier Fukuda receives U.N. population award

NEW YORK, United States - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (L) receives a medal from U.N. Deputy Secretary General Asha-Rose Migiro on June 3, 2010, as a parliamentarians' forum chaired by Fukuda received an award for its contribution to addressing population issues. Fukuda picked up the 2010 U.N. Population Award on behalf of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development at a ceremony in New York.

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Matsui shines against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - This combination photo shows Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singling in three at-bats against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 3, 2010. Matsui went 3-for-3 and his club won 5-4.

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Matsui shines against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the fifth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 3, 2010. Matsui went 3-for-3 and his club won 5-4.

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Matsui shines against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 3, 2010. Matsui went 3-for-3 and his club won 5-4.

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Conductor Ozawa cancels December trip to Europe

TOKYO, Japan - Eminent Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa (file photo), who is undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer, has decided to cancel a concert tour of Europe scheduled for December, people close to him said on June 3, 2010. Ozawa, 74, will appear in a music event beginning on Dec. 14 at Carnegie Hall in New York as scheduled.

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Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology opens

CAIRO, Egypt - Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif delivers a speech during an opening ceremony for the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology near Cairo on June 3, 2010. The university will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in business, culture and engineering.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Gates in Singapore for security summit

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks to reporters aboard a military aircraft on his way to Singapore on June 3, 2010. Gates arrived in Singapore to attend the Asia Security Summit hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

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Kan says he would aim for clean politics free from scandals

TOKYO, Japan - Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who doubles as finance minister, declares his candidacy for the presidential election of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan during a press conference at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. Kan is widely believed to be the front-runner to succeed Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama who abruptly announced his intention to resign after eight months in office.

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Kan says he would aim for clean politics free from scandals

TOKYO, Japan - Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who doubles as finance minister, declares his candidacy for the presidential election of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan during a press conference at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. Kan is widely believed to be the front-runner to succeed Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama who abruptly announced his intention to resign after eight months in office.

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Takutoko announces candidacy for DPJ presidential election

TOKYO, Japan - Shinji Tarutoko, chairman of the House of Representatives Environment Committee from the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, announces his candidacy for the DPJ's presidential election during a press conference at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. The DPJ will hold the election on June 4 following an abrupt announcement by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to resign on June 2.

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S. Africa ready for FIFA World Cup finals

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Policemen on horseback keep guard around Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, on June 3, 2010, ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals scheduled to begin on June 11 in South Africa.

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S. Africa ready for FIFA World Cup finals

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Solders line up in front of Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, on June 3, 2010, ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals scheduled to begin on June 11 in South Africa.

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S. Africa ready for FIFA World Cup finals

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A worker mows the pitch at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, on June 3, 2010, ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals scheduled to begin on June 11 in South Africa.

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Takutoko announces candidacy for DPJ presidential election

TOKYO, Japan - Shinji Tarutoko, chairman of the House of Representatives Environment Committee from the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, announces his candidacy for the DPJ's presidential election during a press conference at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. The DPJ will hold the election on June 4 following an abrupt announcement by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to resign on June 2.

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Takutoko announces candidacy for DPJ presidential election

TOKYO, Japan - Shinji Tarutoko, chairman of the House of Representatives Environment Committee from the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, announces his candidacy for the DPJ's presidential election during a press conference at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. The DPJ will hold the election on June 4 following an abrupt announcement by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to resign on June 2.

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Kan says he would aim for clean politics free from scandals

TOKYO, Japan - Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who doubles as finance minister, declares his candidacy for the presidential election of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan during a press conference at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. Kan is widely believed to be the front-runner to succeed Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama who abruptly announced his intention to resign after eight months in office.

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Japan to take cautious approach vs Ivory Coast

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Japan coach Takeshi Okada speaks at a news conference in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, on June 3, 2010, a day before Japan's last World Cup warm-up match against the Ivory Coast. Okada said his players would not be going beyond the call of duty and risking injury on the eve of their departure for the finals.

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

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada (L) watches his players practicing at Saas-Fee in Switzerland on June 3, 2010, a day before their final World Cup warm-up match against Ivory Coast in Sion, the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais.

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Kan says he would aim for clean politics free from scandals

TOKYO, Japan - Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who doubles as finance minister, declares his candidacy for the presidential election of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan during a press conference at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. Kan is widely believed to be the front-runner to succeed Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama who abruptly announced his intention to resign after eight months in office.

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Ataturk statue unveiled in western Japan town

WAKAYAMA, Japan - A bronze statue of modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is unveiled during a ceremony in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 3, 2010, as part of events to mark the 120th anniversary of friendship between Japan and Turkey. The 4.2-meter-high, 4-ton statue was installed on May 20 near a lighthouse overlooking the wreck site of the Ertugrul, a Turkish warship that sank near the Pacific coast town in western Japan in 1890.

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Kan, Takutoko to run in DPJ presidential election

TOKYO, Japan - Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L), who doubles as finance minister, and Shinji Tarutoko, chairman of the House of Representatives Environment Committee from the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, declare their candidacies for the DPJ's presidential election during separate news conferences at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. Kan is widely believed to be the front-runner to succeed Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama who abruptly announced his intention to resign on June 2 after eight months in office.

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Ishikawa one shot back after Tour C'ship 1st round

KASAMA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits his approach shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Japan Golf Tour Championship at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 3, 2010. The 18-year-old Ishikawa shot a 1-under 70 to sit one stroke behind leader Katsumasa Miyamoto in a tie for second.

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Michael Jackson at Tiananmen Square?

BEIJING, China - A man dressed as the late pop star Michael Jackson is surrounded by policemen at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 3, 2010, as the authorities have stepped up security measures ahead of the 21st anniversary of the 1989 military crackdown on democracy protesters at the square. The man was released after police identified him.

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

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Japanese soccer players stretch before a practice session at Saas-Fee in Switzerland on June 3, 2010, a day before their final World Cup warm-up match against Ivory Coast in Sion, the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais.

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Miyazaki to return to Japanese league next season

TOKYO, Japan - Daisuke Miyazaki gestures at a press conference in Tokyo on June 3, 2010, during which he announced his return to Osaki Electric Co. of the Japan Handball League for the 2010-11 season after playing for Spanish first-division club Alcobendas.

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N. Korea 'disappointed' by Hatoyama's resignation

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Ro Jong Su, a director-level researcher at the North Korean Foreign Ministry, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at a hotel in Pyongyang on June 3, 2010. Ro expressed disappointment at the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama for yielding to U.S. pressure and breaking his pledge to relocate a U.S. Marine base outside Okinawa Prefecture.

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Tarutoko to file candidacy as Hatoyama successor

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker Shinji Tarutoko (C) leaves a Diet facility on June 3, 2010. Tarutoko reportedly expressed his intention to file his candidacy for an election to pick the successor to outgoing Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

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Report on faulty reactor inspections

MATSUE, Japan - Vice President Mitsuo Matsui (C) and other officials of Chugoku Electric Power Co. bow after the utility revealed it had failed to properly inspect reactors at its Shimane nuclear plant in a press conference in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, on June 3, 2010. The final report released by the company said it had neglected to perform regular inspections or component replacements at the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors of the plant in Matsue.

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Kan to reappoint Maehara as land minister

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken June 3, 2010, shows Seiji Maehara, minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism, speaking to reporters in Tokyo. Maehara will retain his post in the Cabinet of Prime Minister-elect Naoto Kan.

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Kan to reappoint Okada as foreign minister

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken June 3, 2010, shows Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaking to reporters at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo. Okada will retain his post in the Cabinet of Prime Minister-elect Naoto Kan.

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Report on faulty reactor inspections

TOKYO, Japan - Chugoku Electric Power Co. President Takashi Yamashita (R) hands to Economy, Trade and Industry Senior Vice Minister Teruhiko Mashiko a final report on faulty inspections of reactors at its Shimane nuclear plant at the ministry in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. The report said the utility had neglected to perform regular inspections or component replacements at the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at the plant in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.

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Commemoration of Turkish warship sinking

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Turkish Ambassador to Japan Sermet Atacanli (R) throws flowers to the Pacific Ocean in a ceremony to commemorate the fatal sinking in 1890 of a Turkish warship, held aboard a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer off Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 3, 2010. The surviving crew of the Ertugrul received hospitality from local residents.

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Hatoyama resignation on S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, South Korea - The front pages of major South Korean newspapers on June 3, 2010, report Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's resignation announced the previous day.

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JAL puts on hold training for 151 future pilots

TOKYO, Japan - A trainee pilot operates a jumbo jet cockpit simulator at a Japan Airlines training facility in Tokyo in this file photo from March 1996. JAL sources said on June 3, 2010, that the airline, undergoing state-backed restructuring, has almost entirely put on hold its training program for 151 future pilots.

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South Africa awaits FIFA World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Construction workers and other people gather on May 3, 2010, at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, the venue for the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, ahead of the June 11 opening of the soccer tournament.

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Fukushima rewrites 200 nat'l record at Shizuoka meet

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Chisato Fukushima stands behind an electronic board displaying her new national record in the women's 200 meters at an international meet at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 3, 2010. Fukushima clocked 22.89 seconds, shaving .11 second off her previous time of 23.00 set at the national championships in June last year.

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Toyota probing Prius brake problem in response to complaints

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in June 2009 shows Toyota Motor Corp.'s production line for Prius hybrid cars in Aichi Prefecture. Toyota officials said on Feb. 3, 2010, that the company has received dozens of complaints involving the brakes on the latest model of its popular Prius hybrid car in Japan and North America, and has launched a probe into the matter as instructed by the Japanese government.