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Bangladeshi PM Hasina meets press

TOKYO, Japan - Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks during an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2010. Hasina is on a five-day official visit to Japan from Nov. 28.

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Empress visits Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Empress Michiko, together with Emperor Akihito, pays homage at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2010, in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of its foundation. Enshrining Emperor Meiji (1852-1912) and his wife, the dowager Shoken, it was constructed on Nov. 1, 1920.

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Emperor visits Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito pays homage at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2010, in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of its foundation. Enshrining Emperor Meiji (1852-1912) and his wife, the dowager Shoken, it was constructed on Nov. 1, 1920.

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Crown prince visits Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito pays homage at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2010, in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of its foundation. Enshrining Emperor Meiji (1852-1912) and his wife, the dowager Shoken, it was constructed on Nov. 1, 1920.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Cliff Lee starts in Game 5 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 1, 2010. The Rangers lost 3-1.

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SMFG lists on New York Stock Exchange

NEW YORK, United States - Teisuke Kitayama (C in front), president of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 1, 2010. SMFG listed its American Depository Receipts on the NYSE on the same day, becoming the last of Japan's three biggest banking groups to trade on the NYSE, following Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

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SMFG lists on New York Stock Exchange

NEW YORK, United States - Teisuke Kitayama, president of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., speaks at a press conference at the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 1, 2010, the day SMFG listed its American Depository Receipts on the NYSE. Kitayama said the listing would be the important first step for the company to compete in the global market.

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ANA's upgraded Boeing 767 jet

NARITA, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 1, 2010 shows the inside of All Nippon Airways Co.'s new Boeing 767 passenger carrier unveiled at Narita airport, east of Tokyo. All seats are equipped with touch screen panels for passengers to enjoy movies, music and other entertainment during the flight.

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ANA's upgraded Boeing 767 jet

NARITA, Japan - All Nippon Airways Co. unveils its new Boeing 767 passenger carrier at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2010. The upgraded jet is equipped with winglets designed to enhance fuel efficiency.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum starts in Game 5 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 1, 2010. The Giants, who relocated to San Francisco from New York in 1958, defeated the Rangers 3-1 to claim their first title since 1954.

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ANA's upgraded Boeing 767 jet

NARITA, Japan - All Nippon Airways Co. unveils its new Boeing 767 passenger carrier at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2010. The upgraded jet is equipped with winglets designed to enhance fuel efficiency.

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ANA's upgraded Boeing 767 jet

NARITA, Japan - All Nippon Airways Co.'s new Boeing 767 passenger carrier approaches the runway at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2010. The upgraded jet is equipped with winglets designed to enhance fuel efficiency.

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Business leaders urge Japan to join Pacific FTA negotiations

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese business leaders (From L to R) -- Masamitsu Sakurai, head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, Tadashi Okamura, leader of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation -- take part in a meeting hosted by the three organizations in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. The participants called on the government to announce its intention to join negotiations for a U.S.-backed multilateral trans-Pacific free trade agreement at an upcoming summit in Japan of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Japanese gov't tourism advisers selected

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese soccer star Hidetoshi Nakata speaks during a Japan Tourism Agency advisers' meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. Nakata is one of 13 such advisers selected by the agency from among well-known personalities active in various sectors to promote the Japanese tourist industry both in Japan and abroad.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - San Francisco Giants starter Tim Lincecum holds the trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 of the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Nissan unveils tiny, new concept EV

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. unveils Nov. 1, 2010, at its Yokohama headquarters, a tiny, new concept electric vehicle as part of its efforts to lead the auto industry's trend of promoting zero-emission cars while focusing on an increasing number of elderly and single households. The two-seater, golf cart-like model, called the ''NISSAN New Mobility CONCEPT,'' measures 1.2 meters wide and 2.3 meters long.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - The San Francisco Giants' Edgar Renteria rounds third after hitting a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Business leaders urge Japan to join Pacific FTA negotiations

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Business Federation Chairman Hiromasa Yonekura addresses a business leaders meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. The participants of the meeting called on the government to announce its intention to join negotiations for a U.S.-backed multilateral trans-Pacific free trade agreement at an upcoming summit in Japan of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson (R) celebrates with catcher Buster Posey after defeating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 of the World Series to win the series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - San Francisco Giants starter Tim Lincecum throws against the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, Texas - Edgar Renteria of the San Francisco Giants, the 2010 World Series MVP, lifts a trophy at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2010, as the Giants, who relocated to San Francisco from New York in 1958, claimed their first series title since 1954 with a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - The San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross holds up the trophy after defeating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 of the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Rangers at World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - The Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton heads back to the dugout after striking out in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Nov. 1, 2010. The Rangers lost 1-3.

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Rangers at World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cliff Lee looks on during Game 5 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Nov. 1, 2010. The Rangers lost 1-3.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Members of the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series title after beating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2010. The Giants, which relocated to San Francisco from New York in 1958, won their first title since 1954, according to the ball club.

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Rangers at World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington looks on during Game 5 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Nov. 1, 2010. The Rangers lost 1-3.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, Texas - The San Francisco Giants' Edgar Renteria (L) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run homer during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2010. The Giants, who relocated to San Francisco from New York in 1958, claimed their first series title since 1954 with a 3-1 victory over the Rangers.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson (C back) hugs catcher Buster Posey (R back) after winning the World Series title by beating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2010. The Giants, which relocated to San Francisco from New York in 1958, won their first title since 1954, according to the ball club.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Players of the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series title after beating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2010. The Giants, which relocated to San Francisco from New York in 1958, won their first title since 1954, according to the ball club.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Players of the San Francisco Giants celebrate their World Series title after beating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2010. The Giants, which relocated to San Francisco from New York in 1958, won their first title since 1954, according to the ball club.

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Giants win World Series

ARLINGTON, Texas - The San Francisco Giants' Edgar Renteria blasts a three-run homer during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2010. The Giants, who relocated to San Francisco from New York in 1958, claimed their first series title since 1954 with a 3-1 victory over the Rangers.

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S. Korean pop group Girls' Generation

SEOUL, South Korea - Members of the all-woman pop group ''Girls' Generation'' wave during an event at the Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Woods says wants to return to top place

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Golf superstar Tiger Woods, who has slipped from the top spot in the world ranking list, speaks during a news conference in Yokohama on Nov. 1, 2010. Woods, in Yokohama to join in a TV event, said he wants to return to the No. 1 place.

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Twin pandas growing at good pace

TANABE, Japan - Staff members hold twin giant pandas Kaihin (L) and Yohin to weigh them at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture on Nov. 1, 2010. Kaihin, the male, weighs 4,160 grams and Yohin, the female, 4,050 grams, proving that they were growing at a good pace.

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Nobel laureate Negishi meets education minister Takaki

TOKYO, Japan - Eiichi Negishi (L), a 2010 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry and professor at Purdue University in the United States, talks with Japanese Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Yoshiaki Takaki during his visit to the minister on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Yemen Foreign Minister al-Qirbi interviewed

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu-Bakr al-Qirbi speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Nobel laureate Suzuki lectures in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Suzuki, a 2010 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry and professor emeritus at Hokkaido University, speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Mizushima wins Poplar novel award

TOKYO, Japan - Actor-turned-writer Hiro Mizushima speaks to reporters at Poplar Publishing Co. in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010 after the publisher selected him as the recipient of its fifth literature award for his novel ''KAGEROU.'' Mizushima said it was an honor to receive the prize, with the piece marking the first step of his writing career.

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Hiroshima's Maeda wins Sawamura Award

NICHINAN, Japan - Hiroshima Carp right-hander Kenta Maeda, the Central League leader in wins, ERA and strikeouts this season, smiles at a news conference after winning his first Sawamura Award in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2010. Maeda is the first CL recipient of the Japanese equivalent of the Cy Young Award since Kenshin Kawakami in 2004, when the Atlanta Braves pitcher was still with the Chunichi Dragons.

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Dancing Peko-chan robot at Fujiya museum

TOKYO, Japan - A high-tech ''Peko-chan'' robot answers a girl's questions at a special museum of confectionery maker Fujiya Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district on Nov. 1, 2010.

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Japan protests Medvedev's island visit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara is questioned by reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. Maehara summoned Russian Ambassador to Japan Mikhail Bely to protest Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Kunashiri Island, one of a group of Russian-held but Japanese-claimed islands off Hokkaido. Maehara said at a Diet committee meeting that the first-ever visit by a leader of Russia or the former Soviet Union to the island hurts Japanese public sentiment.

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Medvedev visits disputed island

MOSCOW, Russia - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (C) is surrounded by employees at a kindergarten on Kunashiri Island, one of the Russian-held islands claimed by Japan, on Nov. 1, 2010. Japan protested the visit. (Photo provided by a resident of Kunashiri Island)

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Japan protests Medvedev's island visit

TOKYO, Japan - Russian Ambassador to Japan Mikhail Bely is surrounded by reporters as he leaves the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara summoned Bely to protest Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Kunashiri Island, one of a group of Russian-held but Japanese-claimed islands off Hokkaido.

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Medvedev visits disputed island

MOSCOW, Russia - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) visits a kindergarten on Kunashiri Island, one of the Russian-held islands claimed by Japan, on Nov. 1, 2010. Japan protested the visit. (Photo provided by a resident of Kunashiri Island)

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Woods and Ishikawa in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japanese pro golfer Ryo Ishikawa (R) shakes hands with Tiger Woods at Yokohama Country Club in Yokohama on Nov. 1, 2010, after playing nine holes together in a TV event.

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Japan protests Medvedev's island visit

TOKYO, Japan - Russian Ambassador to Japan Mikhail Bely speaks to reporters at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010, as Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara summoned Bely to protest Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Kunashiri Island, one of a group of Russian-held but Japanese-claimed islands off Hokkaido. Bely told reporters the president's move was made purely from the standpoint of domestic politics and has no significant impact internationally.

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Yokozuna Hakuho gears up for next tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho speaks at a press conference in Chikushino, Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 1, 2010, as the wrestler ranking for the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament is announced. Attention over the tournament starting Nov. 14 is focused on whether Hakuho will shatter Futabayama's all-time consecutive wins record at 69, as he is seven wins away from tying the record.

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Tuna arrive at Haneda int'l cargo terminal

TOKYO, Japan - Eight bluefin tuna arrive at newly-opened Haneda international cargo terminal by the first cargo flight from Paris on Nov. 1, 2010, one day after Tokyo's Haneda airport resumed full-fledged international operations for the first time in 32 years.

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Yokozuna Hakuho gears up for next tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho smiles at a press conference in Chikushino, Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 1, 2010, as the wrestler ranking for the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament is announced. Attention over the tournament starting Nov. 14 is focused on whether Hakuho will shatter Futabayama's all-time consecutive wins record at 69, as he is seven wins away from tying the record.

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Some Japan lawmakers see Chinese ship collision video

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroshi Nakai (C), chairman of the House of Representatives Budget Committee, speaks to reporters after viewing an edited version of video footage of collisions between a Chinese trawler and Japanese patrol boats near the Senkaku Islands, at a Diet facility in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. Nakai said the video ''clearly'' showed the Chinese trawler ramming into the Japanese patrol boats.