Rocks hit climbers' backs in Mt. Ontake

Rocks hit climbers' backs in Mt. Ontake

NAGANO, Japan - Nagano Red Cross Hospital doctor Kaneyuki Furihata (L) and nurse Satoko Tokutake, who treated patients injured in the Mt. Ontake's eruption, speak at a press conference in Nagano City on Sept. 30, 2014. Furihata said rocks shot out of the volcano hit the victims from behind.

Incumbent Akita Gov. Terata reelected to 2nd term

Incumbent Akita Gov. Terata reelected to 2nd term

AKITA, Japan - Incumbent Gov. Sukeshiro Terata, running as an independent in the Akita gubernatorial election, celebrates with supporters April 15 after easily winning reelection in the race by beating two challengers. Terata dealt a stunning blow to the ruling coalition before July's House of Councillors election by beating Kaneyuki Muraoka, a former head of Japan Junior Chamber Inc. and backed by the three coalition parties.

Rocks hit climbers' backs in Mt. Ontake

Rocks hit climbers' backs in Mt. Ontake

NAGANO, Japan - Nagano Red Cross Hospital doctor Kaneyuki Furihata (L) and nurse Satoko Tokutake, who treated patients injured in the Mt. Ontake's eruption, speak at a press conference in Nagano City on Sept. 30, 2014. Furihata said rocks shot out of the volcano hit the victims from behind. (Kyodo)

Incumbent Akita Gov. Terata reelected to 2nd term

Incumbent Akita Gov. Terata reelected to 2nd term

AKITA, Japan - Incumbent Gov. Sukeshiro Terata, running as an independent in the Akita gubernatorial election, celebrates with supporters April 15 after easily winning reelection in the race by beating two challengers. Terata dealt a stunning blow to the ruling coalition before July's House of Councillors election by beating Kaneyuki Muraoka, a former head of Japan Junior Chamber Inc. and backed by the three coalition parties.