Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Distilling shochu spirit in Hawaii

HAWAII, United States - Ken Hirata's third batch of "Namihana" shochu, made in the spring of 2014 and released in September that year, is 82 percent Big Island and North Shore sweet potatoes and 18 percent black koji. Photo was taken in Hawaii on Nov. 3, 2014.

E

Vistors view huge belt conveyor in quake-hit area

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Visitors walk along a huge belt conveyor stretching some 3 kilometers in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in this file photo taken on Nov. 11, 2014. Tours to view the conveyor as a symbol of reconstruction work from damage caused by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami started the same month.

E

Japan's average gasoline price falls to 1-year low

TOKYO, Japan - A display at a gas station in Tokyo shows regular gasoline priced at 147 yen per liter on Dec. 3, 2014. The retail price of regular gasoline in Japan had dropped 20 weeks in a row to the lowest level in one year, the government's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy said the same day, with the average price dropping 0.90 yen from Nov. 25 to 157.40 yen per liter as of Dec. 1, its lowest level since Dec. 2, 2013.

E

Japan launches Hayabusa2 space probe

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - A crowd watches the launch of an H-2A rocket carrying the Hayabusa2 asteroid explorer at 1:22 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2014, near the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. The liftoff originally slated for Nov. 30 was delayed twice due to adverse weather conditions.

E

Taiwan president steps down as party boss

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou announces in Taipei on Dec. 3, 2014, that he is stepping down as chairman of Nationalist Party following the party's resounding defeat in the nationwide local elections Nov. 29.

E

Japan launches Hayabusa2 space probe

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - A crowd observes the launch of an H-2A rocket carrying the Hayabusa2 asteroid explorer on Dec. 3, 2014, near the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. The liftoff originally slated for Nov. 30 was delayed twice due to adverse weather conditions.

E

30 years on and 1984 gas tragedy continues to rile India's Bhopal

BHOPAL, India - Photo taken Nov. 18, 2014, shows the remains of a Union Carbide Corp. pesticide plant in Bhopal, central India, which leaked deadly methyl-isocynate gas and other chemicals that turned into a dense toxic cloud hovering over the region on the night of Dec. 2-3, 1984, killing thousands of people and leaving tens of thousands more suffering from aftereffects of chemical poisoning.

E

Texas Legends' Togashi gives autograph

FRISCO, United States - Japanese basketball player Yuki Togashi of the Texas Legends gives an autograph for a fan on Nov. 29, 2014, in Frisco, Texas. He made a 3-pointer against the Bakersfield Jam the same day, his first points in the NBA Development League. The Legends lost 102-88.

E

Gamba Osaka's Usami plays vs Vissel Kobe

OSAKA, Japan - Takashi Usami of Gamba Osaka (C) dribbles in the second half of a J-League match against Vissel Kobe in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. Gamba won 3-1.

E

Shikoku Electric chief notes progress on reactor restart

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Akira Chiba, president of Shikoku Electric Power Co., speaks at a press conference in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 25, 2014, calling "a step forward" the Nuclear Regulation Authority's screening of the utility's plan to reactivate the idled No. 3 reactor at its nuclear power plant in Ikata in neighboring Ehime Prefecture.

E

Fossil preservation, researcher training necessary in Mongolia

BEIJING, China - Khishigjav Tsogtbaatar, director of the Mongolian Academy of Science's Paleontological Laboratory, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on Nov. 3, 2014. Amid a recent boom in dinosaur fossil excavation in the country, Tsogtbaatar stressed the need to improve preservation procedures as well as training for young researchers.

E

Mazda announces CX-3 sport utility vehicle

LOS ANGELES, United States - Mazda Motor Corp.'s CX-3 compact sport utility vehicle is displayed at an auto show in Los Angeles, the United States, on Nov. 19, 2014. Mazda President Masamichi Kogai (front) said he expects the launch of the new vehicle to boost his company's overall global sales.

E

Olive oil sommelier class for Japanese held in Rome

ROME, Italy - Japanese women taste different kinds of olive oil during a class to train sommeliers held for them in Rome on Nov. 3, 2014.

E

Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Eduardo Nunez singles in the sixth inning, making it 3-0, in Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

E

Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Shohei Otani starts Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

E

Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Matt Shoemaker starts Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

E

Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan speaks at a news conference in London on Nov. 15, 2014, after losing to Novak Djokovic in a semifinal of the ATP World Tour Finals. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

E

Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot by Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals at O2 Arena in London on Nov. 15, 2014. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

E

Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan waves as he leaves O2 Arena in London after being beaten by Novak Djokovic in their semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals on Nov. 15, 2014. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

E

Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan (L) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose for photos before their semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London on Nov. 15, 2014. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

E

Japan's women 2nd in team pursuit World Cup

OBIHIRO, Japan - Japanese female skaters compete in the team pursuit at the season-opening World Cup meet in Hokkaido, Japan, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan clocked 3 minutes, 4.78 seconds to place second at Hokkaido Tokachi Oval, behind the Dutch women, who won in 3:02.54.

E

Game 3 of Japan-Major League All-Star series

TOKYO, Japan - Hayato Sakamoto of the Yomiuri Giants belts a two-run homer in the second inning of Game 3 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15, 2014. Samurai Japan won the first two games.

E

Game 3 of Japan-Major League All-Star series

TOKYO, Japan - Sho Nakata of Nippon Ham Fighters whacks a two-run homer in the third inning of Game 3 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15, 2014. Samurai Japan won the first two games.

E

Game 3 of Japan-Major League All-Star series

TOKYO, Japan - Takahiro Norimoto of the Rakuten Eagles starts Game 3 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15, 2014. Samurai Japan won the first two games.

E

Japan's Ishikawa makes shot from water at VISA Masters

GOTEMBA, Japan - Japan's Ro Ishikawa makes a shot from the edge of a pond on the 18th hole on Day 3 of the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters professional golf tournament at the Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 15, 2014.

E

Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014. World No.2 Federer beat fifth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-2.

E

Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan puts his hands on his knees after losing to Roger Federer of Switzerland 6-3, 6-2 in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014.

E

Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan looks disappointed as he loses the lead to Roger Federer of Switzerland during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014. World No.2 Federer beat fifth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-2.

E

Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014. World No.2 Federer beat fifth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-2.

E

Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014. World No.2 Federer beat fifth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-2.

E

Haneda airport runway to be extended in December

TOKYO, Japan - The 3-kilomter-long Runway C at Haneda airport in Tokyo, shown in this aerial photo taken on Nov. 8, 2014, from a Kyodo News helicopter, is set to be extended 360 meters to the southeast in December to permit large jetliners to use the increasingly internationalizing airport.

E

Gamba's Omori celebrates winner in Nabisco Cup final

SAITAMA, Japan - Kotaro Omori of Gamba Osaka celebrates after scoring a winning goal en route to the club's 3-2 victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J-League Nabisco Cup final at Saitama Stadium in the city of Saitama, Japan, on Nov. 8, 2014.

E

Abe, Xi to hold 1st summit talks

BEIJING, China - Photo taken in Beijing on Nov. 3, 2014, shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and State Councilor Yang Jiechi. A Japanese government source said Nov. 7, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will hold his first talks with Xi on the sidelines of a gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders early in the following week.

E

16-yr-old becomes youngest female 'go' game title holder

TOKYO, Japan - Rina Fujisawa, a female player of the "go" Japanese board game, wins the women's "Honinbo" title in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2014, by thrashing title holder Chiaki Mukai 3-0 in the best-of-five competition, becoming the youngest holder of the top honor at the age of 16 years and a month. Fujisawa eclipsed the previous record of 17 years and a month set in 2006 by Taiwanese player Hsieh Yi Min.

E

Fujisawa beats 'go' game title holder to win top honor

TOKYO, Japan - Female "go" player Rina Fujisawa (R) grabs her first major title of the women's "Honinbo" when she beat title holder Chiaki Mukai 3-0 in the best of five matches in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2014, becoming the youngest holder of the top honor at the age of 16 years and a month.

E

N. Korean boys react to goal in U-15 soccer in S. Korea

YEONCHEON, South Korea - North Korea's April 25 Sports Club players rejoice as they score a goal against a South Korean junior high school squad to earn a 3-0 win in an under-15 friendly soccer competition in Yeoncheon, north of Seoul, on Nov. 7, 2014. Six teams from North and South Korea, Uzbekistan and China competed.

E

Drag singer Wurst, U.N. chief Ban stand on stage

VIENNA, Austria - Conchita Wurst, a bearded Austrian drag singer fighting for sexual diversity and tolerance, and Ban Ki Moon, secretary general of the United Nations, share a stage at a U.N. facility in Vienna, Austria, on Nov. 3, 2014.

E

Japan, U.S. bilateral talks over automotive trade

WASHINGTON, United States - Takeo Mori (L), Japanese ambassador in charge of economic diplomacy, and Wendy Cutler, acting deputy U.S. trade representative, shake hands in Washington, the United States, on Nov. 3, 2014, prior to their talks over the issue of automotive trade, in which they failed to reach a major agreement. (Pool photo)

E

IAEA chief urges int'l safety norms for closing nuke plants

NEW YORK, United States - Yukiya Amano, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, calls for studies to lay down international safety standards for decommissioning nuclear power plants during an interview at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Nov. 3, 2014.

E

Drag singer urges end to discrimination against gays

VIENNA, Austria - Conchita Wurst, a bearded Austrian drag singer, performs on stage at a United Nations facility in Vienna on Nov. 3, 2014, to call for an end to discrimination against homosexuals.

E

China seeks Indonesia's support for maritime initiative

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesian President Joko Widodo (R) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov. 3, 2014. China sought Indonesia's support ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Beijing for creating a regional maritime connectivity initiative stretching along the Silk Road by the end of 2015.

E

Planned restart of nuclear power plant in Kagoshima

SATSUMASENDAI, Japan - Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoichi Miyazawa (R) shakes hands with Kagoshima Gov. Yuichiro Ito ahead of their talks at the prefectural government offices on Nov. 3, 2014, on the central government's plan to restart the Sendai nuclear power plant in the southwestern Japan prefecture.

E

Planned restart of nuclear power plant in Kagoshima

SATSUMASENDAI, Japan - Photo shows Kyushu Electric Power Co.'s nuclear power plant in the city of Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2014. The same day, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoichi Miyazawa visited the complex, which is expected to be the first nuclear plant to be brought back online under new safety regulations adopted after the March 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

E

Planned restart of nuclear power plant in Kagoshima

SATSUMASENDAI, Japan - People rally against the planned restart of the Sendai nuclear power plant in Kagoshima Prefecture on Nov. 3, 2014, outside the prefectural government offices. The same day, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoichi Miyazawa held talks with Kagoshima Gov. Yuichiro Ito at the prefectural government offices on the central government's plan to restart the Sendai nuclear plant in the southwestern Japan prefecture.

E

Planned restart of nuclear power plant in Kagoshima

SATSUMASENDAI, Japan - Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoichi Miyazawa (far R) talks to Kyushu Electric Power Co. workers at the utility's nuclear power plant in the city of Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2014.

E

Families demand S. Korean gov't pay over WWII

SEOUL, South Korea - Family members of former Korean civilians who were mobilized to work for the now-defunct Japanese military gather before Seoul's government buildings on Nov. 3, 2014, demanding the government pay them compensation out of the money Japan paid based on the 1965 Japan-South Korea property and claims agreement.

E

Planned restart of nuclear power plant in Kagoshima

SATSUMASENDAI, Japan - Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoichi Miyazawa (R front) holds talks with Kagoshima Gov. Yuichiro Ito (L front) at the prefectural government offices on Nov. 3, 2014, on the central government's plan to restart the Sendai nuclear power plant in the southwestern Japan prefecture.

E

Gunma-chan wins local mascot contest

TOKONAME, Japan - Gunma prefectural mascot Gunma-chan is declared the winner of an annual local mascot popularity contest, at an event to announce the results in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2014.

E

Barbers create hairstyle inspired by feudal lord's crest

SENDAI, Japan - Some 190 hairdressers put the finishing touches to create a "Sendai-gari" hairstyle during a community event in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 3, 2014, in an effort to produce a new local trendy hairstyle modeled after the famous crescent crest on 17th-century Sendai feudal lord Date Masumune's "kabuto" helmet.

E

Barbers cut hair in style inspired by feudal lord's crest

SENDAI, Japan - A boy gets a "Sendai-gari" hairstyle during a community event in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 3, 2014, held to promote the new local hairstyle bearing impressions of a famous crescent crest on 17th-century Sendai feudal lord Date Masumune's "kabuto" helmet.