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Sakai joins Stuttgart

STUTTGART, Germany - Japan Under-22 defender Gotoku Sakai (L) holds his new shirt during a press conference in Stuttgart, Germany, on Jan. 3, 2012, after joining German first-division team Stuttgart on loan from Albirex Niigata through June 2013.

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Toyota eyeing output of over 10 mil. vehicles

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Senior Managing Officer Takahiko Ijichi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2012, after the top Japanese automaker released its earnings results for the April-June quarter. Toyota said the same day its group plans to produce a record-high 10.05 million vehicles in 2012, reflecting brisk demand in North America and Asia that has led to a dramatic improvement in the automaker's quarterly earnings.

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Toyota eyeing output of over 10 mil. vehicles

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Senior Managing Officer Takahiko Ijichi answers a reporter's question during a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2012, on the company's earnings for the April-June quarter. Toyota said the same day its group plans to produce a record-high 10.05 million vehicles in 2012, reflecting brisk demand in North America and Asia that has led to a dramatic improvement in the automaker's quarterly earnings.

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Toyota eyeing output of over 10 mil. vehicles

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Senior Managing Officer Takahiko Ijichi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2012, after the top Japanese automaker released its earnings results for the April-June quarter. Toyota said the same day its group plans to produce a record-high 10.05 million vehicles in 2012, reflecting brisk demand in North America and Asia that has led to a dramatic improvement in the automaker's quarterly earnings.

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Veteran photographer Fukushima speaks of atomic-bomb attacks

YANAI, Japan - Veteran photographer Kikujiro Fukushima speaks in an interview in Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on June 3, 2012. For the 91-year-old, issues surrounding atomic-bomb survivors have always been pivotal to his career.

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Wacoal in China

BEIJING, China - Photo on July 3, 2012, shows a shop opened in late June in Beijing by Japanese women's underwear maker Wacoal Corp. The shop is the first outlet for Wacoal's new La Rosabelle brand of products aimed at Chinese customers.

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9 more Japanese sites listed under Ramsar Convention

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2012 shows the Watarase reservoir, which straddles a vast area covering parts of Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama prefectures. The Japanese Environment Ministry said on July 3, 2012, nine more sites in Japan, including the reservoir, have been listed under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance.

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Kagawa to transfer to Man Utd

TOKYO, Japan - Shinji Kagawa poses with teammates for photo sessions when Japan played Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Manchester United announced June 5, 2012, they had come to terms with Borussia Dortmund on a transfer for the Japan midfielder to join the Premier League giants.

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Queen's diamond jubilee pageant on Thames

LONDON, Britain - A boat carrying Queen Elizabeth II travels down the River Thames in London on June 3, 2012, in a pageant celebrating 60 years since her coronation. The pageant of about 1,000 boats was the highlight of a sequence of events celebrating the 86-year-old queen's diamond jubilee.

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Woods wins Memorial

DUBLIN, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States holds the victor's trophy after winning the Memorial Open at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 3, 2012, earning his 73rd career victory on tour.

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Queen's diamond jubilee pageant on Thames

LONDON, Britain - Boats travel down the River Thames in London on June 3, 2012, in a pageant celebrating 60 years since the coronation of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The pageant of about 1,000 boats was the highlight of a sequence of events celebrating the 86-year-old queen's diamond jubilee.

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Ishikawa 9th at Memorial

DUBLIN, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 6th hole during the final round of the Memorial Open at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 3, 2012. Ishikawa finished ninth with a total of 2-under 286.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Keisuke Honda kisses his jersey after scoring the first goal during the first half of a game against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Japan beat Oman in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Keisuke Honda (L) and Makoto Hasebe respond to cheers from supporters after Japan's 3-0 victory against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Supporters of Japan hold a banner that reads, "Take me to Brazil," and celebrate after Japan's 3-0 victory against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Okazaki scores the third goal past Oman's goalkeeper Al-Habsi during the second half of a game in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Ozawa in interview

TOKYO, Japan - Former ruling Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Ozawa warned that pushing for parliament to vote on legislation for Japan's sales tax hike will force Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's Cabinet to resign en masse.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Okazaki scores the third goal during the second half of a game against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (2nd from R) celebrates with teammate Keisuke Honda (2nd from L) after scoring the second goal during the second half of a game against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Keisuke Honda (L back) scores the first goal during the first half of a game against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (R) scores the second goal past Oman's goalkeeper Al-Habsi during the second half of a game in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Keisuke Honda (C back) scores the first goal during the first half of a game against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Police in Tiananmen Square

BEIJING, China - Armed police officers keep guard at Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 3, 2012, on the eve of the 23rd anniversary of the 1989 bloody crackdown on the pro-democracy protests.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Keisuke Honda (far R) scores the first goal during the first half of a game against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Keisuke Honda (L) scores the first goal during the first half of a game against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Police in Tiananmen Square

BEIJING, China - Armed police officers keep guard at Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 3, 2012, on the eve of the 23rd anniversary of the 1989 bloody crackdown on the pro-democracy protests.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Photo shows huge Japanese flags held by supporters of Japan ahead of a game against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Children in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Children carry a floral basket before the bronze statues of state founder Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill in Pyongyang, North Korea, on June 3, 2012.

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Children in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Children lay flowers on Mansu Hill in Pyongyang, North Korea, on June 3, 2012.

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Aomori women dance in circle around 'Jesus tomb'

AOMORI, Japan - Women wearing kimono dance a Japanese traditional bon dance in a circle around a cross erected on a turf which local people believe is the tomb of Jesus, in the village of Shingo, Aomori Prefecture, on June 3, 2012. According to legend, Jesus survived his crucifixion and secretly came to Japan and lived out his natural life and died in the village, which used to be called Herai. The legend also says Herai came from the word "Hebrew."

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Children in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Children visit Pyongyang's redevelopment area where high-rise apartments have been built, on June 3, 2012.

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Young ibis eludes cat

SADO, Japan - A young crested ibis flies away from a cat (below) in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, on June 3, 2012. (Pool photo)

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A-bombing leukemia effects on second-generation

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Nanao Kamada, an expert on blood diseases and Hiroshima University professor emeritus, speaks at a scholarly meeting in the city of Nagasaki on June 3, 2012. At the meeting, a study led by Kamada was presented, showing that more people born within 10 years of the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima developed leukemia by the time they reached the age of 35 if both their parents had been exposed to the blast, compared with those with only one parent surviving the bombing.

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Suu Kyi returns home from Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (2nd from L) arrives at Bangkok's international airport to return home on June 3, 2012. Suu Kyi visited Thailand on her first trip outside Myanmar in 24 years.

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Children in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Children pay homage to the bronze statues of state founder Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill in Pyongyang, North Korea, on June 3, 2012.

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Suu Kyi returns home from Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (R) arrives at Bangkok's international airport to return home on June 3, 2012. Suu Kyi visited Thailand on her first trip outside Myanmar in 24 years.

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Train passengers start using renovated part of Tokyo Station

TOKYO, Japan - Train passengers begin using gates and ticket vending machines June 3, 2012, at the Marunouchi side of JR Tokyo Station, the main railway hub in the Japanese capital, after the building was renovated to its original appearance, first seen almost 100 years ago, as part of a station and hotel complex.

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Censure motion planned against defense chief

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Naoki Tanaka speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee meeting in the Diet in Tokyo on April 3, 2012. The main opposition Liberal Democratic Party decided the same day to submit a censure motion against Tanaka, whose verbal gaffes have been criticized as being improper for a defense minister, within the current parliament session through June, in a new move to put the ruling party in the hot seat.

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Censure motion planned against defense chief

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Naoki Tanaka raises his hand to speak during a House of Councillors Budget Committee meeting in the Diet in Tokyo on April 3, 2012. The main opposition Liberal Democratic Party decided the same day to submit a censure motion against Tanaka, whose verbal gaffes have been criticized as being improper for a defense minister, within the current parliament session through June, in a new move to put the ruling party in the hot seat.