Growing interest in ash scattering

Growing interest in ash scattering

TOKYO, Japan - A participant in an ash scattering funeral hosted by nonprofit organization Soso Japan Society spreads flower petals over the ocean off Manazuru port in Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture, on May 25, 2013.

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko leave for Suzaki villa

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko leave for Suzaki villa

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko leave JR Tokyo Station for a retreat at the Imperial Suzaki villa in the city of Shimoda, Shizuoka Pefecture, on April 5, 2010. The royal couple will first make a stop in Kanagawa Prefecture and visit a natural park on the Manazuru Peninsula.

Van carrying 80 mil. yen stolen in Kanagawa Pref.

Van carrying 80 mil. yen stolen in Kanagawa Pref.

YOKOHAMA, Japan - The scene in Manatsuru, Kanagawa Prefecture, where two men on July 10 attacked and stole a van transporting nearly 80 million yen in cash and checks. The van was found abandoned in the parking lot of a ''pachinko'' pinball parlor near the Japan Railway (JR) Manazuru Station about one hour after the robbery, with the money missing.

'Resort boom' threatens to disrupt landscape

'Resort boom' threatens to disrupt landscape

TOKYO, Japan - A view of the town of Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture. (Kyodo)

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko leave for

Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko leave for

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko leave JR Tokyo Station for a retreat at the Imperial Suzaki villa in the city of Shimoda, Shizuoka Pefecture, on April 5, 2010. The royal couple will first make a stop in Kanagawa Prefecture and visit a natural park on the Manazuru Peninsula. (Kyodo)