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Japanese cheerleader for Mavs

TOKYO, Japan - Natsuki Kaito, a rookie member of the Dallas Mavericks Dancers in the U.S. National Basketball Association, poses in Dallas, Texas, on June 5, 2011. Kaito, a 29-year-old Japanese national, went to the United States in 2010 to join the squad. She said she decided to remain in the United States after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan to pursue her dancing career, but donated her entire salary for the 2010-2011 season for the victims.

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New cow in Miyazaki suspected of foot-and-mouth disease

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru speaks to reporters after a meeting to discuss foot-and-mouth disease countermeasures at the prefectural hall in Miyazaki City on July 5, 2010, following the discovery of another cow with symptoms of the disease in the city. The new suspected case was the first to come to light since June 18.

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New cow in Miyazaki suspected of foot-and-mouth disease

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru speaks during a meeting to discuss foot-and-mouth disease countermeasures at the prefectural hall in Miyazaki City on July 5, 2010, after another cow in the city was found to have symptoms of the disease. The new suspected case was the first to come to light since June 18.

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Ichiro goes 2-for-3, scores 1,000th run in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki rounds first base after doubling in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 5, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 2-for-3 and also scored his 1,000th run in the major leagues.

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Matsui hitless against Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a fly to center during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners on June 5, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Matsui went hitless in four at-bats and drew a bases-loaded walk in the Angels' 11-2 win.

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Ichiro goes 2-for-3, scores 1,000th run in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is congratulated by teammate Jose Lopez after scoring his 1,000 major league career run on Franklin Gutierrez's groundout in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 5, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle.

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Ichiro scores 1,000th run in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double in the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 5, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 2-for-3 and also scored his 1,000th run in the major leagues.

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Ichiro scores 1,000th run in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki races to home on Franklin Gutierrez's groundout, scoring his 1,000th run in the major leagues, in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 5, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 2-for-3, as the team lost 11-2.

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Ichiro scores 1,000th run in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 5, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 2-for-3 and also scored his 1,000th run in the major leagues.

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Kan speaks to reporters

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister-elect Naoto Kan speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 5, 2010.

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Edano to be appointed as DPJ secretary general

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Edano, who is set to be appointed as Democratic Party of Japan secretary general by Prime Minister-elect Naoto Kan, speaks with reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 5, 2010.

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Kan speaks to reporters

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister-elect Naoto Kan speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 5, 2010.

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Prime Minister-elect Kan to retain most ministers

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister-elect Naoto Kan leaves a meeting at the Democratic Party of Japan's headquarters in Tokyo on June 5, 2010. Kan decided to retain most of the ministers who served in the previous government of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

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Defender Konno set to miss World Cup opener

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Japan defender Yasuyuki Konno prepares to leave the team's training camp in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, on June 5, 2010, for the World Cup tournament in South Africa. Konno is almost certain to miss Japan's opener against Cameroon on June 14 after sustaining a right knee injury in a loss to the Ivory Coast the previous day.

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Japan, S. Korea, U.S. reaffirm cooperation

SINGAPORE, Singapore - (From R to L) Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae Young join hands prior to their meeting in Singapore on June 5, 2010. The defense chiefs reaffirmed that the three countries will boost their cooperation in dealing with North Korea's alleged sinking of a South Korean warship.

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Murofushi takes title at national c'ships

MARUGAME, Japan - Beijing Olympics bronze medalist Koji Murofushi competes in the men's hammer throw event at the athletics national championships at Marugame Stadium in Kagawa Prefecture on June 5, 2010. Murofushi claimed his 16th consecutive title with an effort of 77.35 meters.

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G-20 agrees to cut deficits, tighten regulations

BUSAN, South Korea - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks at a press conference after attending a gathering of financial chiefs from the Group of 20 leading economies in Busan, South Korea, on June 5, 2010. The financial chiefs agreed to cut deficits and pursue fiscal consolidation.

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Japan, S. Korea, U.S. reaffirm cooperation

SINGAPORE, Singapore - (From R to L) Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae Young pose for a photo prior to their meeting in Singapore on June 5, 2010. The defense chiefs reaffirmed that the three countries will boost their cooperation in dealing with North Korea's alleged sinking of a South Korean warship.

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G-20 agrees to cut deficits, tighten regulations

BUSAN, South Korea - Japanese Senior Vice Finance Minister Naoki Minezaki (R) speaks at a press conference attended by Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa in Busan, South Korea, on June 5, 2010, after a gathering of financial chiefs from the Group of 20 leading economies. Minezaki told reporters that Tokyo will set ''very strict'' fiscal restoration goals.

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G-20 agrees to cut deficits, tighten regulations

BUSAN, South Korea - Japanese Senior Vice Finance Minister Naoki Minezaki speaks at a press conference after attending a gathering of financial chiefs from the Group of 20 leading economies in Busan, South Korea, on June 5, 2010. Minezaki told reporters that Tokyo will set ''very strict'' fiscal restoration goals.

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Pacific Rim ministers agree to seek early Doha Round deal

SAPPORO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (L, front) and Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima (R, front) take part in a photo opportunity with visiting trade ministers from Pacific Rim economies at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on June 5, 2010. The ministers agreed to seek a swift conclusion to the dormant Doha Round of global trade liberalization talks.

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Pacific Rim ministers agree to seek early Doha Round deal

SAPPORO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (5th from L, front) and Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima (5th from R, front) take part in a photo opportunity with visiting trade ministers from Pacific Rim economies at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on June 5, 2010. The ministers agreed to seek a swift conclusion to the dormant Doha Round of global trade liberalization talks.

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Kan to appoint Edano to DPJ No. 2 post

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Edano gives a stump speech in Yokohama on June 5, 2010. Edano is set to become secretary general of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan.

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G-20 agrees to cut deficits, tighten regulations

BUSAN, South Korea - Japanese Senior Vice Finance Minister Naoki Minezaki (L) speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner at a gathering of financial chiefs from the Group of 20 leading economies in Busan, South Korea, on June 5, 2010. Minezaki told reporters that Tokyo will set ''very strict'' fiscal restoration goals.

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Kan to appoint Edano to DPJ No. 2 post

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Edano arrives at the headquarters of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan in Tokyo on June 5, 2010. Edano is set to become secretary general of the DPJ.

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Gates blasts China over suspension of military exchanges

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates delivers a speech at the Asia Security Summit in Singapore on June 5, 2010. Gates blasted China's decision in January to suspend military exchanges with the United States.

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South Africa awaits FIFA World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Children play on a slide in front of a tower decorated with a giant soccer ball in central Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 5, 2010, ahead of the June 11 opening of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

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Ex-sumo master's 6-yr term cut to 5 yrs over wrestler's death

NAGOYA, Japan - Masato Saito speaks to reporters in Nagoya on April 5, 2010, after the Nagoya High Court sentenced former sumo stable master Junichi Yamamoto to five years in prison for physical abuse that led to the death of Saito's 17-year-old son Takashi in 2007. According to the ruling, Yamamoto hit Takashi, whose ring name was Tokitaizan, with a beer bottle during dinner on June 25, 2007, and let three senior wrestlers at the stable beat him with a wooden stick later that day.

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Ex-sumo master's 6-yr term cut to 5 yrs over wrestler's death

NAGOYA, Japan - Masato Saito speaks to reporters in Nagoya on April 5, 2010, after the Nagoya High Court sentenced former sumo stable master Junichi Yamamoto to five years in prison for physical abuse that led to the death of Saito's 17-year-old son Takashi in 2007. According to the ruling, Yamamoto hit Takashi, whose ring name was Tokitaizan, with a beer bottle during dinner on June 25, 2007, and let three senior wrestlers at the stable beat him with a wooden stick later that day.

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School-turned-French art museum opens in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - This June 2, 2009 file photo shows the closed Taiyo Elementary School in the rural Hokkaido town of Niikappu. The buildings were renovated as a museum featuring the works of French artist Gerard Di-Maccio, which opened Aug. 5, 2010.