Comic chat artist Maki dies

Comic chat artist Maki dies

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Maruko Bridge over Tama River in Tokyo's Ota Ward on April 29, 2013. Ukulele-strumming comic chat artist Shinji Maki died the same day after jumping into the river from the bridge in an apparent suicide, police said. He was 78.

Seal seen swimming in Tokyo's Tama River

Seal seen swimming in Tokyo's Tama River

TOKYO, Japan - A seal puppy is seen swimming in the Tama River near the Maruko Bridge in Tokyo's Ota Ward on Aug. 15. The seal, which is about one meter long, was first seen near the bridge about one week ago. An official at Kamogawa Seaworld in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, said the seal, which usually inhabits the Arctic, may have mistakenly gone south to seek food and strayed into the river.

The Togetsukyo Bridge,Arashiyama

The Togetsukyo Bridge,Arashiyama

Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama is viewed from the northern end, facing south. Horinji Temple is visible on the hillside. A sign at the northern end of the bridge informs people that cows and horses are not allowed to cross the bridge. A teahouse with hanging lanterns stands under a cherry tree. A maruko boat is docked nearby. The bridge was destroyed by a flood in 1892. The stone bridge to the right, Kinmonkyo, was later moved to Kurumazaki Shrine. Taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number88‐6‐0]

The Togetsukyo Bridge,Arashiyama

The Togetsukyo Bridge,Arashiyama

Distant view of Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama, taken facing west from the northern shore of Katsura River. Three maruko boats are docked nearby, and pine trees are visible in the foreground. Houses are visible on the other side of the river. Togetsu Bridge was destroyed by a flood in 1892.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐16‐0]

Seal seen swimming in Tokyo's Tama River

Seal seen swimming in Tokyo's Tama River

TOKYO, Japan - A seal puppy is seen swimming in the Tama River near the Maruko Bridge in Tokyo's Ota Ward on Aug. 15. The seal, which is about one meter long, was first seen near the bridge about one week ago. An official at Kamogawa Seaworld in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, said the seal, which usually inhabits the Arctic, may have mistakenly gone south to seek food and strayed into the river. (Kyodo)