Love tale between penguin and zookeeper in Matsue

Love tale between penguin and zookeeper in Matsue

MATSUE, Japan - Takeshi Notsu, a zookeeper at Matsue Vogel Park, pats 10-year-old female penguin Sakura on March 12, 2014, in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture in western Japan. Sakura frequently chases and stays close to Notsu in apparent courtship behaviors, according to the bird and flower park.

Penguin in Matsue gets 'White Day' treat

Penguin in Matsue gets 'White Day' treat

MATSUE, Japan - Takeshi Notsu, a zookeeper at Matsue Vogel Park, feeds horse mackerel from a heart-shaped bowl to 10-year-old female penguin Sakura as a present for "White Day" on March 12, 2014, in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture in western Japan. In Japan, women send gifts to men on Valentine's Day and men return the favor on White Day on March 14. Sakura has been frequently chasing and staying close to Notsu in apparent courtship behaviors.

Penguin said to be courting keeper

Penguin said to be courting keeper

MATSUE, Japan - Sakura, a 10-year-old female penguin, follows Takeshi Notsu, keeper at Matsue Vogel Park, in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 14, 2014. The bird and flower garden says Sakura frequently chases and stays close to the male keeper in apparent courtship behaviors.

Penguin said to be courting keeper

Penguin said to be courting keeper

MATSUE, Japan - Photo shows Takeshi Notsu, a keeper at Matsue Vogel Park, and 10-year-old female penguin Sakura in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 14, 2014. The bird and flower garden says Sakura frequently chases and stays close to the male keeper in apparent courtship behaviors.

Knife attack in Oita leaves 3 dead, 3 injured

Knife attack in Oita leaves 3 dead, 3 injured

OITA, Japan - Photo shows the residence of Kazumasa Iwasaki in the town of Notsu, Oita Prefecture, where police said a knife-wielding youth stabbed to death three family members and injured three others, one critically, in the early hours of Aug. 14. A 15-year-old boy reportedly admitted to the stabbing, saying family members accused him of peeping into their bathroom.

Knife attack in Oita leaves 3 dead, 3 injured

Knife attack in Oita leaves 3 dead, 3 injured

OITA, Japan - Photo shows the residence of Kazumasa Iwasaki in the town of Notsu, Oita Prefecture, where police said a knife-wielding youth stabbed to death three family members and injured three others, one critically, in the early hours of Aug. 14. A 15-year-old boy reportedly admitted to the stabbing, saying family members accused him of peeping into their bathroom.