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Ex-Finance Minister Fujii to retire from politics

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2010 shows former Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan. Fujii will retire from politics without running in the Dec. 16 general election, sources close to the legislator said Nov. 29, 2012.

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Buena Vista demoted in controversial Japan Cup as Rose Kingdom reigns

TOKYO, Japan - Buena Vista (16) was denied a sixth Grade 1 victory after stewards relegated the 4-year-old filly to second in the Japan Cup at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov. 28, 2010, handing the winner's check of 250 million yen to Rose Kingdom (6).

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China's Wu wins 48-kg title

GUANGZHOU, China - Wu Shugen (C) of China shows off the gold medal she won in the 48-kilogram judo title at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 16, 2010, after beating Tomoko Fukumi (L) of Japan in the final.

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Date Krumm at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan plays a forehand against China's Zhang Ling in the women's singles second round at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 19, 2010. Date Krumm won 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. The 40-year-old was the winner of the women's singles title at the Games 16 years ago.

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Japan wins silver and bronze at men's BMX

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Akifumi Sakamoto (L) and Masahiro Sampei (2nd from L, 16) compete in the men's cycling BMX at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 19, 2010. Sakamoto and Sampei won silver and bronze, respectively.

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China unveils new fighter

ZHUHAI, China - China unveiled the new JF-17 fighter jet developed jointly with Pakistan during an air show in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, on Nov. 16, 2010.

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Christmas cake fair at Tokyo department store

TOKYO, Japan - A staffer shows Christmas cakes during a fair at a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district on Nov. 16, 2010. The store has seen a threefold increase in the number of Christmas cake reservations compared with last year.

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Fuji half-capped by snow

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan - Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak, is dusted with snow in a photo taken on Nov. 16, 2010, from Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, making a color contrast with the fall leaves at its foot.

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Japan's Takahashi wins men's open category gold

GUANGZHOU, China - Japanese heavyweight Kazuhiko Takahashi (L) defeats Mohammad Reza Rodaki of Iran to win the men's judo open category gold medal at the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Nov. 16, 2010.

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Mongolian president in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj speaks in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2010. He expressed hope that Japanese companies will invest in rare earth exploration in Mongolia.

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Japanese official furious at judo judges

GUANGZHOU, China - Japanese judoka Tomoko Fukumi (L) battles with Chinese opponent Wu Shugen in the women's 48-kilogram final of the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Nov. 16, 2010. Kazuo Yoshimura, the technical director of the All Japan Judo Federation, questioned the referees' decision to award the bout to the Chinese judoka.

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Nobel Peace Prize ceremony being prepared without recipient

OSLO, Norway - Geir Lundestad, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, speaks about this year's Nobel Peace Prize ceremony during an interview in Oslo on Nov. 16, 2010. He said the event is being prepared on the premise that neither the winner, Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, nor a proxy will be present to receive the award.

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Irie wins 100 back for his 2nd gold in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, China - Ryosuke Irie (front) leads a Japanese 1-2 finish with Junya Koga (back) in the men's 100-meter backstroke final to win his second gold medal in as many days at the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Nov. 16, 2010.

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Pink diamond sold for $46 million

GENEVA, Switzerland - A Sotheby's employee holds up a 24.78-carat ''Fancy Intense Pink'' diamond on Nov. 10, 2010, in Geneva. The jewelry was sold on Nov. 16, 2010, at the auction house for $45.6 million, the highest price ever paid for a diamond.

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Hakuho back to winning ways

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) mows down Kotoshogiku on the third day of action at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 16, 2010. Hakuho's winning streak ended at 63 the previous day.

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Shanghai apartment fire

SHANGHAI, China - A 28-story apartment (L) in downtown Shanghai is gutted by fire in a photo taken on Nov. 16, 2010. The Nov. 15 fire left dozens dead.

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Fatal fire in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - People pass by a high-rise residential tower scorched by a fire in Shanghai on Nov. 16, 2010. More than 50 people were killed and more than 70 injured in the fire the previous day.

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Hayabusa particles found to be from space

TOKYO, Japan - Junichiro Kawaguchi (L), professor at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, commented on the discovery of particles inside the Hayabusa probe that originated from the asteroid Itokawa, at a press conference at the science ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2010. Kawaguchi led the project behind Hayabusa's trip into space.

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Hayabusa particles found to be from space

TOKYO, Japan - Junichiro Kawaguchi (3rd from L), professor at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, poses together with members of his team that sent the Hayabusa space probe to the asteroid Itokawa, at the science ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2010. The government said the same day that particles found inside the Hayabusa originated from the asteroid.

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Hayabusa particles found to be from space

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese science minister Yoshiaki Takaki announces the discovery of particles inside the Hayabusa probe that originated from the asteroid Itokawa during a press conference at the science ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2010.

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Hayabusa particles found to be from space

TOKYO, Japan - Junichiro Kawaguchi, professor at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, commented on the discovery of particles inside the Hayabusa probe that originated from the asteroid Itokawa, at a press conference at the science ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2010. Kawaguchi led the project behind Hayabusa's trip into space.

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Coast Guard member appears in public

KOBE, Japan - A Japanese Coast Guard member who posted online a video of ship collisions between a coast guard ship and a Chinese trawler bows in front of photographers and TV crew members in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2010, without making any comment. He instead apologized in a statement to the public for causing trouble as a civil servant but said he believed he did the right thing.

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Coast Guard member appears in public

KOBE, Japan - A Japanese Coast Guard member who posted online a video of ship collisions between a coast guard ship and a Chinese trawler bows in front of photographers and TV crew members in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2010, without making any comment. He instead apologized in a statement to the public for causing trouble as a civil servant but said he believed he did the right thing.

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Coast Guard member appears in public

KOBE, Japan - A Japanese Coast Guard member who posted online a video of ship collisions between a coast guard ship and a Chinese trawler bows in front of photographers and TV crew members in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2010, without making any comment. He instead apologized in a statement to the public for causing trouble as a civil servant but said he believed he did the right thing.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami performs during the free skate at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 14, 2010. Murakami, 16, who was second in the short program, won the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami acknowledges spectators after the free skate at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 14, 2010. Murakami, 16, who was second in the short program, won the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami performs during the free skate at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 14, 2010. Murakami, 16, who was second in the short program, won the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami jumps during the free skate at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 14, 2010. Murakami, 16, who was second in the short program, won the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami performs during the free skate at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 14, 2010. Murakami, 16, who was second in the short program, won the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami performs during the free skate at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 14, 2010. Murakami, 16, who was second in the short program, won the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami performs during the free skate at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 14, 2010. Murakami, 16, who was second in the short program, won the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami performs the short program at Skate America, the fourth of six events on the Grand Prix circuit in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 13, 2010. Murakami, 16, was second in the short program, eventually winning the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami jumps during the short program at Skate America, the fourth of six events on the Grand Prix circuit in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 13, 2010. Murakami, 16, was second in the short program, eventually winning the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami performs in the short program at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 13, 2010. Murakami, 16, was second in the short program, winning the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami acknowledges spectators after the short program at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 13, 2010. Murakami, 16, was second in the short program, eventually winning the gold medal after the free skate.

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami performs in the short program at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 13, 2010. Murakami, 16, was second in the short program, eventually winning the gold medal after the free skate.

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APEC leaders end 2-day Brunei summit

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - Leaders of member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum pose for a group photo at the end of a two-day summit Nov. 16. The leaders announced they would ensure all people in the region have access to the Internet by 2010 to take advantage of the information technology (IT) revolution.

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Ajinomoto to acquire Turkish food company Orgen for 7.4 bil. yen

File photo taken in October 2010 shows the head office building of Ajinomoto Co. in Tokyo. The Japanese food company said on Nov. 16, 2016, that it will acquire major Turkish food company Orgen Gida Sanayl ve Ticaret A.S. for around 220 million Turkish lira (about $67 million or 7.4 billion yen), to cater to rising demand for seasonings and processed foods. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami acknowledges spectators after the short program at Skate America in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 13, 2010. Murakami, 16, was second in the short program, eventually winning the gold medal after the free skate. (Kyodo)

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami performs the short program at Skate America, the fourth of six events on the Grand Prix circuit in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 13, 2010. Murakami, 16, was second in the short program, eventually winning the gold medal after the free skate. (Kyodo)

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Murakami wins at Skate America

PORTLAND, United States - Japanese teenager Kanako Murakami jumps during the short program at Skate America, the fourth of six events on the Grand Prix circuit in Portland, Oregon, on Nov. 13, 2010. Murakami, 16, was second in the short program, eventually winning the gold medal after the free skate. (Kyodo)

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Coast Guard member appears in public

KOBE, Japan - A Japanese Coast Guard member who posted online a video of ship collisions between a coast guard ship and a Chinese trawler bows in front of photographers and TV crew members in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2010, without making any comment. He instead apologized in a statement to the public for causing trouble as a civil servant but said he believed he did the right thing. (Kyodo)

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Buena Vista demoted in controversial Japan Cup as Rose Kingdom re

TOKYO, Japan - Buena Vista (16) was denied a sixth Grade 1 victory after stewards relegated the 4-year-old filly to second in the Japan Cup at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov. 28, 2010, handing the winner's check of 250 million yen to Rose Kingdom (6). (Kyodo)

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China's Wu wins 48-kg title

GUANGZHOU, China - Wu Shugen (C) of China shows off the gold medal she won in the 48-kilogram judo title at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 16, 2010, after beating Tomoko Fukumi (L) of Japan in the final. (Kyodo)

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Date Krumm at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan plays a forehand against China's Zhang Ling in the women's singles second round at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 19, 2010. Date Krumm won 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. The 40-year-old was the winner of the women's singles title at the Games 16 years ago. (Kyodo)

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Japan wins silver and bronze at men's BMX

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Akifumi Sakamoto (L) and Masahiro Sampei (2nd from L, 16) compete in the men's cycling BMX at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 19, 2010. Sakamoto and Sampei won silver and bronze, respectively. (Kyodo)

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Fuji half-capped by snow

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan - Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak, is dusted with snow in a photo taken on Nov. 16, 2010, from Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, making a color contrast with the fall leaves at its foot. (Kyodo)

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Christmas cake fair at Tokyo department store

TOKYO, Japan - A staffer shows Christmas cakes during a fair at a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district on Nov. 16, 2010. The store has seen a threefold increase in the number of Christmas cake reservations compared with last year. (Kyodo)

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Nobel Peace Prize ceremony being prepared without recipient

OSLO, Norway - Geir Lundestad, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, speaks about this year's Nobel Peace Prize ceremony during an interview in Oslo on Nov. 16, 2010. He said the event is being prepared on the premise that neither the winner, Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, nor a proxy will be present to receive the award. (Kyodo)

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Pink diamond sold for $46 million

GENEVA, Switzerland - A Sotheby's employee holds up a 24.78-carat ''Fancy Intense Pink'' diamond on Nov. 10, 2010, in Geneva. The jewelry was sold on Nov. 16, 2010, at the auction house for $45.6 million, the highest price ever paid for a diamond. (Kyodo)