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Driftwood violins keep alive memories of prequake days

TOKYO, Japan - Polish violinist Nicolas Chumachenco (L) shows the back of his violin, on which a picture of the famed "miracle pine tree" is drawn. It was the only tree that survived the devastating tsunami that swept away a pine forest on the coast of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2011, when the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. Photo taken Nov. 3, 2012 in Ikoma, Nara Prefecture. (Photo by Yukie Nishizawa)

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China air show

BEIJING, China - A Chinese Wu Zhi-10 armed helicopter makes a demonstration flight during an international air show in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, on Nov. 11, 2012.

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Mandalay, central Myanmar

OSAKA, Japan - An Oct. 26, 2012, file photo shows part of Mandalay in central Myanmar, before a major quake hit areas including the city on Nov. 11, 2012.

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Mandalay, central Myanmar

OSAKA, Japan - An Oct. 26, 2012, file photo shows part of Mandalay in central Myanmar, before a major quake hit areas including the city on Nov. 11, 2012.

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Man as bride, woman as groom in Yamagata event

YAMAGATA, Japan - "Mujina no mukasari," a traditional event in which a young man (far R) dressed up as a bride and a young woman (2nd from R) as a groom parade through a district in Yamagata Prefecture, is held on the night of Nov. 11, 2012. The comical event is to wish for fertility and a rich harvest.

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Man as bride, woman as groom in Yamagata event

YAMAGATA, Japan - "Mujina no mukasari," a traditional event in which a young man (R) dressed up as a bride and a young woman (L) as a groom parade through a district in Yamagata Prefecture, is held on the night of Nov. 11, 2012. The comical event is to wish for fertility and a rich harvest.

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S. Korean presidential election

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean independent presidential candidate Ahn Cheol Soo announces his election pledges in Seoul on Nov. 11, 2012.

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S. Korean presidential election

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean presidential candidate Moon Jae In from the main opposition Democratic United Party announces his election pledges in Seoul on Nov. 11, 2012.

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Harumafuji at Kyushu basho

FUKUOKA, Japan - Newly promoted grand champion Harumafuji performs a ring ritual for the first time in a sumo tournament since being promoted to sumo's ultimate rank in the city of Fukuoka on Nov. 11, 2012, the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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S. Korean presidential election

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean presidential candidate Park Geun Hye of the ruling Saenuri Party announces her election pledges in Seoul on Nov. 11, 2012.

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Dalai Lama in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama answers a question during a meeting in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 11, 2012. The Dalai Lama called for nonviolence during his speech at the event in the prefecture, a bloody battleground during World War II.

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Giants bring home 1st Asia Series championship

BUSAN, South Korea - Members of the Japanese pro baseball Yomiuri Giants celebrate after defeating the Taiwan champion Lamigo Monkeys 6-3 in the final of the Asia Series Championship in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 11, 2012, bringing home the team's first victory in the championship.

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Giants bring home 1st Asia Series championship

BUSAN, South Korea - Tatsunori Hara, manager of the Japanese pro baseball Yomiuri Giants, holds the trophy after the team defeats the Taiwan champion Lamigo Monkeys 6-3 in the final of the Asia Series Championship in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 11, 2012, bringing home the Giants' first victory in the championship.

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Ishikawa becomes youngest to register 10 JGTO victories

GOTEMBA, Japan - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa plays a shot during the final round of the Taiheiyo Masters at Taiheiyo Club's Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 11, 2012. Ishikawa, who is 21 years, 1 month, won the tournament with a total of 15-under 273, to become the youngest player to register 10 victories on the JGTO tour.

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Ishikawa becomes youngest to register 10 JGTO victories

GOTEMBA, Japan - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa speaks after winning the Taiheiyo Masters with a total of 15-under 273 at Taiheiyo Club's Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 11, 2012. Ishikawa, who is 21 years, 1 month, became the youngest player to register 10 victories on the JGTO tour.

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Ishikawa becomes youngest to register 10 JGTO victories

GOTEMBA, Japan - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa holds the victor's trophy after winning the Taiheiyo Masters with a total of 15-under 273 at Taiheiyo Club's Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 11, 2012. Ishikawa, who is 21 years, 1 month, became the youngest player to register 10 victories on the JGTO tour.

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Ishikawa becomes youngest to register 10 JGTO victories

GOTEMBA, Japan - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa holds up the winning ball after securing victory in the Taiheiyo Masters with a total of 15-under 273 at Taiheiyo Club's Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 11, 2012. Ishikawa, who is 21 years, 1 month, became the youngest player to register 10 victories on the JGTO tour.

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Rainbow Dahlia captures Queen Elizabeth Cup

CHONAN, Japan - Rainbow Dahlia (15), ridden by Yoshitomi Shibata, gallops to victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 11, 2012. Rainbow Dahlia, the seventh favorite, won in 2 minutes, 16.3 seconds over 2,200 meters for her first G1 victory. Favorite Verxina (back L) finished second.

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Rainbow Dahlia captures Queen Elizabeth Cup

CHONAN, Japan - Rainbow Dahlia (C), ridden by Yoshitomi Shibata, gallops to victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 11, 2012. Rainbow Dahlia, the seventh favorite, won in 2 minutes, 16.3 seconds over 2,200 meters for her first G1 victory. Favorite Verxina (back) and fifth favorite Pixie Princess (R) finished second and third, respectively.

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Lee wins Itoen Ladies

CHONAN, Japan - South Korea's Lee Bo Mee holds the victor's trophy after winning the Itoen Ladies for her second career victory on the LPGA tour at Great Island Club in Chonan, Chiba Prefecture, on Nov. 11, 2012. Lee defeated Chie Arimura on the first hole of a playoff.

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Noda with children

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (back C) attends a meeting with mothers at the Kodomo Sogo Center child-care facility in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 11, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Noda remains tight-lipped on timing of general election

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda answers reporters' questions in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2012. Noda remained tight-lipped on when he will call a general election.

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Noda with children

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (R) shares time with children at the Kodomo Sogo Center child-care facility in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 11, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Japanese icebreaker Shirase departs for Antarctica

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese icebreaker Shirase leaves Harumi Wharf in Tokyo Bay on Nov. 11, 2012, for Antarctica to support Japan's 54th expedition team to be deployed there. The 12,650-ton vessel was unable to dock at Japan's Showa Base the previous year, blocked by snow and thick ice, for the first time since 1994, meaning the expedition team had to reach the Antarctic base by air and land.

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Noda with children

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (back L) reads a picture book for children at the Kodomo Sogo Center child-care facility in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 11, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Japanese icebreaker Shirase departs for Antarctica

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese icebreaker Shirase leaves Harumi Wharf in Tokyo Bay on Nov. 11, 2012, for Antarctica to support Japan's 54th expedition team to be deployed there. The 12,650-ton vessel was unable to dock at Japan's Showa Base the previous year, blocked by snow and thick ice, for the first time since 1994, meaning the expedition team had to reach the Antarctic base by air and land.

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Search for missing from March 2011 disaster

SENDAI, Japan - Photo taken in the town of Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, on Nov. 11, 2012, shows regional coast guard members conducting an intensive search for people still listed as missing a year and eight months after the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan's northeast.

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Thorpe prepares for Tokyo swimming world cup

TOKYO, Japan - Former Olympic champion Ian Thorpe (C) of Australia practices on Nov. 11, 2011 at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center, where the World Cup Tokyo meet starts the following day. Thorpe, who retired in 2006 after competing in the Sydney and Athens Olympics, returned to competitive swimming this year in preparation for the 2012 London Olympics.

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New ship to shuttle between Hokkaido, disputed isles

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Photo shows new passenger vessel, the Etopirika, at a shipyard in Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, in western Japan, on Nov. 11, 2011, prior to its launch ceremony later in the day. The 1,150-ton ship, capable of carrying 84 passengers, will shuttle between Nemuro, Hokkaido, in northern Japan, and the Russian-held disputed islands off Hokkaido, known in Japan as the Northern Territories and as the Southern Kurils in Russia, from May 2012, to carry people taking part in visa-free exchange programs and other purposes.