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A-bomb storyteller Takahashi dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in July 2009 shows Akihiro Takahashi, former director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Takahashi, known for sharing his first-hand account of the 1945 atomic bombing, died of heart failure on Nov. 1, 2011, at a Hiroshima city hospital aged 80, the municipal government said the following day.

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Nikkei hits fresh 7-month low on strong yen, China data

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the key Nikkei Stock Average at the Tokyo Stock Exchange losing 191.04 points to close at 9,191.60, the lowest closing level since Nov. 27, 2009, on July 1, 2010.

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Nikkei hits fresh 7-month low on strong yen, China data

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the key Nikkei Stock Average at the Tokyo Stock Exchange losing 191.04 points to close at 9,191.60, the lowest closing level since Nov. 27, 2009, on July 1, 2010.

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Yankees beat Phillies 7-4 in Game 4 of World Series

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (L) celebrates with Derek Jeter after scoring in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 1, 2009. The Yankees won 7-4 to lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.

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Yankees beat Phillies 7-4 in Game 4 of World Series

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada hits a two-run single off Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge in the ninth inning of Game 4 in the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 1, 2009. The Yankees won 7-4 to lead the series 3-1.

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Yankees beat Phillies 7-4 in Game 4 of World Series

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Feliz (7) rounds the bases as his teammates cheer in the dugout after hitting a solo homer in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 1, 2009. The Yankees won 7-4 to lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.

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Yankees beat Phillies 7-4 in Game 4 of World Series

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez (L) and closer Mariano Rivera celebrate after their team beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 in Game 4 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 1, 2009. The Yankees lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.

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Yankees beat Phillies 7-4 in Game 4 of World Series

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez hits a run-scoring double off Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge in the ninth inning in Game 4 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 1, 2009. The Yankees won 7-4 to lead the series 3-1. At right is Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz.

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Yankees beat Phillies 7-4 in Game 4 of World Series

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees players celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 in Game 4 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 1, 2009. The Yankees lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.

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Yankees beat Phillies 7-4 in Game 4 of World Series

PHILADELPHIA, United States - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez hits a run-scoring double off Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge in the ninth inning in Game 4 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Nov. 1, 2009. The Yankees won 7-4 to lead the series 3-1. At right is Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz.

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Nippon Ham downs Yomiuri

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters starter Yu Darvish reacts after striking out Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara in the fifth inning of a Japan Series game at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 1, 2009. Darvish gave up two runs, seven hits in the six innings leading his club to a 4-2 victory.

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Japan's Kobayashi at 6th in F1 auto racing

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Japanese racer Kaimu Kobayashi drives to place 6th in the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix auto racing in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 1, 2009.

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Nippon Ham downs Yomiuri

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters starter Yu Darvish reacts after striking out Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara in the fifth inning of a Japan Series game at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 1, 2009. Darvish gave up two runs, seven hits in the six innings leading his club to a 4-2 victory.

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Nippon Ham downs Yomiuri

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters starter Yu Darvish reacts after striking out Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara in the fifth inning of a Japan Series game at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 1, 2009. Darvish gave up two runs, seven hits in the six innings leading his club to a 4-2 victory.

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Nippon Ham downs Yomiuri

SAPPORO, Japan - The Nippon Ham Fighters' Yoshio Itoi hits a two-run double to right in the third inning of a Japan Series game against the Yomiuri Giants at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 1, 2009. The Fighters won 4-2.

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Nippon Ham downs Yomiuri

SAPPORO, Japan - The Nippon Ham Fighters' Eiichi Koyano scores a run colliding with Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe in the third inning of a Japan Series game at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 1, 2009. The Fighters won 4-2.

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S. Korea's Jeon wins Hisako Higuchi Ladies

HANNO, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong sheds tears of joy on her 27th birthday after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies golf tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 1, 2009.

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S. Korea's Jeon wins Hisako Higuchi Ladies

HANNO, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong shows off her trophy after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies golf tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 1, 2009. The victory came on her 27th birthday.

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Dalai Lama meets with Japan legislators

TOKYO, Japan - The Dalai Lama meets and greets members of a nonpartisan league of Japanese parliamentarians on Tibetan issues at a Tokyo hotel Nov. 1, 2009.

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Dalai Lama meets with Japan legislators

TOKYO, Japan - The Dalai Lama gestures during a meeting with members of a nonpartisan league of Japanese parliamentarians on Tibetan issues at a Tokyo hotel Nov. 1, 2009.

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Kyoto palace opens to tourists

KYOTO, Japan - Tourists stroll in Kyoto Imperial Palace in Kamigyo Ward of the ancient Japanese capital on Nov. 1, 2009. The Imperial Household Agency in a rare move opened the premises to the public to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement.

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Kyoto palace opens to tourists

KYOTO, Japan - Tourists stroll in Kyoto Imperial Palace in Kamigyo Ward of the ancient Japanese capital on Nov. 1, 2009. The Imperial Household Agency in a rare move opened the premises to the public to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement.