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Japanese Princess Yuriko

Japan's Princess Yuriko (C) visits a Persian cultural exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum with her husband Prince Mikasa and her granddaughter Princess Akiko on July 31, 2006. Emperor Naruhito's great-aunt, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family, died at a Tokyo hospital on Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 101.

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Mandarin ducks arrive in Tottori Pref.

Mandarin ducks are seen at a river in the town of Hino in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 31, 2024, after flying in from the north. As of Nov. 11, about 400 Mandarin ducks were spotted on the river, a popular stopover for the birds in the wintering season, with around 800 expected to fly in by the end of March 2025.

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Mandarin ducks arrive in Tottori Pref.

Mandarin ducks are seen at a river in the town of Hino in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 31, 2024, after flying in from the north. As of Nov. 11, about 400 Mandarin ducks were spotted on the river, a popular stopover for the birds in the wintering season, with around 800 expected to fly in by the end of March 2025.

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Famous rocks lit up in western Japan

The Hashiguiiwa rocks, a natural treasure of Japan, are lit up in Kushimoto in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Nov. 31, 2024.

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Tighter Halloween crowd control in Shinjuku

Security guards patrol in Tokyo's bustling Kabukicho district on Halloween night on Oct. 31, 2024, as Shinjuku Ward introduced a ban on alcohol consumption in the area from 5 p.m. Oct. 31 to 5 a.m. Nov. 1.

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Hot air balloon festival in southwestern Japan

Hot air balloons are set to launch in the southwestern Japan city of Saga on Oct. 31, 2024, during the Saga International Balloon Fiesta, which began the same day and runs through Nov. 4.

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Japanese foreign minister to visit Israel, Jordan

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa speaks at a press conference at her ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2023, announcing her trip to Israel and Jordan from Nov. 2 amid the Israel-Hamas war.

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Japanese Princess Kako

Japanese Princess Kako waves on her way to visit the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to meet Emperor Naruhito on Oct. 31, 2023, ahead of her official 10-day trip to Peru from Nov. 1.

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Japanese Princess Kako

Japanese Princess Kako waves on her way to visit the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to meet Emperor Naruhito on Oct. 31, 2023, ahead of her official 10-day trip to Peru from Nov. 1.

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Financial markets react to BOJ's surprise quantitative easing

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic signboard in Tokyo's Chuo Ward shows the Nikkei Stock Average jumping 755.56 points, or 4.83 percent, to close at 16,413.76 on Oct. 31, 2014, its highest finish since Nov. 2, 2007, while the dollar gaining more than 2 yen to the 111 yen level, after the Bank of Japan decided to expand its massive asset purchase program.

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Nikkei ends at 7-year high on BOJ's additional monetary easing

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic signboard in Tokyo's Yaesu district shows the Nikkei Stock Average jumping 755.56 points, or 4.83 percent, to close at 16,413.76 on Oct. 31, 2014, its highest finish since Nov. 2, 2007, after the Bank of Japan decided to expand its massive asset purchase program.

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Fukushima Pref. port little changed due to power plant

SENDAI, Japan - Photos taken on Nov. 14, 2012, (above), and Aug. 31, 2014, at Ukedo port in the town of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, show little difference due proximity to a nuclear power plant crippled by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Entry into the area is permitted only during the day due to radioactive contamination.

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Preview of Yokohama's triennial modern art exhibition

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama Triennale 2014 art director Yasumasa Morimura (4th from L) and other organizers pose at the Yokohama Museum of Art in Yokohama, west of Tokyo, on July 31, 2014, on the eve of its opening during a press preview of the contemporary art exhibition running through Nov. 3.

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Japan enters 9th Warm Biz season

TOKYO, Japan - Officials of the Environment Ministry work at the ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2013, wearing items such as sweaters and stoles, as the Japanese government began promoting a nationwide "Warm Biz" energy-saving campaign the same day to encourage the use of warm clothing and food with body-heating effects, rather than electric heating, to fend off the autumn and winter cold. During the ninth Warm Biz season until March 31, 2014, the ministry will encourage setting room temperatures at offices and homes across the country at 20 C.

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Japan enters 9th Warm Biz season

TOKYO, Japan - Officials of the Environment Ministry work at the ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2013, wearing items such as sweaters and stoles, with an official (front) having a ginger drink to warm herself, as the Japanese government began promoting a nationwide "Warm Biz" energy-saving campaign the same day to encourage the use of warm clothing and food with body-heating effects, rather than electric heating, to fend off the autumn and winter cold. During the ninth Warm Biz season until March 31, 2014, the ministry will encourage setting room temperatures at offices and homes across the country at 20 C.

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All Blacks in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - New Zealand All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen (C) attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2013, ahead of a test match against Japan on Nov. 2.

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All Blacks in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - New Zealand All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2013, ahead of a test match against Japan on Nov. 2.

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Osaka test illumination

OSAKA, Japan - A space of the flagship outlet of Kintetsu Department Store Co. in the Abeno Harukas building in Osaka's Abeno Ward is lit up in an illumination test on Oct. 30, 2013. Illumination in the area will start Nov. 1, lasting until Jan. 31, 2014.

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Osaka test illumination

OSAKA, Japan - A concourse in the west side of Kintetsu Railway's Osaka Abenobashi Station in Osaka is lit up in an illumination test on Oct. 30, 2013. Illumination in the area will start Nov. 1, lasting until Jan. 31, 2014.

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Osaka test illumination

OSAKA, Japan - A concourse in the west side of Kintetsu Railway's Osaka Abenobashi Station in Osaka is lit up in an illumination test on Oct. 30, 2013. Illumination in the area will start Nov. 1, lasting until Jan. 31, 2014.

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Year-end music show

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the J-pop idol group Momoiro Clover Z pose with their special costumes in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2012. They were among performers chosen to appear in NHK's "Kohaku Uta Gassen" music extravaganza on Dec. 31, 2012.

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Sharp foresees record net loss

TOKYO, Japan - Sharp Corp. President Takashi Okuda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2012. Sharp announced it expects to post its largest-ever group net loss of 450 billion yen for fiscal 2012 to March 31, 2013, due mainly to its flagging television business.

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Sharp foresees record net loss

TOKYO, Japan - Sharp Corp. President Takashi Okuda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2012. Sharp announced it expects to post its largest-ever group net loss of 450 billion yen for fiscal 2012 to March 31, 2013, due mainly to its flagging television business.

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Sharp foresees record net loss

TOKYO, Japan - Sharp Corp. President Takashi Okuda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2012. Sharp announced it expects to post its largest-ever group net loss of 450 billion yen for fiscal 2012 to March 31, 2013, due mainly to its flagging television business.

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Sharp foresees record net loss

TOKYO, Japan - Sharp Corp. President Takashi Okuda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2012. Sharp announced it expects to post its largest-ever group net loss of 450 billion yen for fiscal 2012 to March 31, 2013, due mainly to its flagging television business.

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Sharp to forecast record net loss of 450 bil. yen

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken in September 2012 shows the headquarters of Sharp Corp. in Osaka's Abeno Ward. Sharp will revise down its earnings forecast for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, projecting a record group net loss of 450 billion yen, mainly due to its flagging television-making business, sources close to the matter said Nov. 1, 2012.

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Ishihara leaves office

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Vice Gov. Naoki Inose is surrounded by reporters at the metropolitan government hall in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2012. With the resignation of Shintaro Ishihara taking effect the same day, Inose will take over as governor on Nov. 1. An election to pick Ishihara's successor is scheduled for Dec. 16.

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Maiko prepare for Gion dancing

KYOTO, Japan - Maiko, or apprentice geisha, attend a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2012, when a kimono fitting session for the "Gion Odori" dance event took place. The "Gion Odori" will be performed in Kyoto from Nov. 1 to 10, 2012.

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Maiko prepare for Gion dancing

KYOTO, Japan - Maiko, or apprentice geisha, attend a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2012, when a kimono fitting session for the "Gion Odori" dance event took place. The "Gion Odori" will be performed in Kyoto from Nov. 1 to 10, 2012.

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Sumo elder Naruto, ex-yokozuna Takanosato, dies

FUKUOKA, Japan - File photo shows sumo elder Naruto (R) attending a press conference along with Kisenosato, a wrestler who belongs to the Naruto stable, in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 31, 2011. Naruto, the former yokozuna Takanosato, died of respiratory failure at a Fukuoka hospital on Nov. 7, 2011, aged 59.

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New ozeki Kotoshogiku

FUKUOKA, Japan - New ozeki Kotoshogiku points at his name in a document listing the updated rankings of sumo wresters in a press conference in Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2011. The Japan Sumo Association released the rankings the same day for the Nov. 13-27 Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in the prefecture. Kotoshogiku is the first Japanese wrestler to assume sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki in four years.

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Preparation for Kyoto's 'Gion Odori'

KYOTO, Japan - Geiko, or senior geisha in Kyoto, attend a wardrobe session on Aug. 31, 2010, in preparation for the ''Gion Odori'' dance event. ''Gion Odori'' will be performed in Kyoto from Nov. 1 to 10, 2010

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Preparation for Kyoto's 'Gion Odori'

KYOTO, Japan - Maiko, or young geisha in Kyoto, attend a wardrobe session on Aug. 31, 2010, for the ''Gion Odori'' dance event. ''Gion Odori'' will be performed in Kyoto from Nov. 1 to 10, 2010.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2022, in Okinawa's capital Naha shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons ahead of a ceremony later in the day to reconstruct Shuri Castle. The log will be used as a beam for the main building of the castle, of which six buildings were burned down in the Oct. 31, 2019, fire.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2022, in Okinawa's capital Naha shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons ahead of a ceremony later in the day to reconstruct Shuri Castle. The log will be used as a beam for the main building of the castle, of which six buildings were burned down in the Oct. 31, 2019, fire.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2022, in Okinawa's capital Naha shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons ahead of a ceremony later in the day to reconstruct Shuri Castle. The log will be used as a beam for the main building of the castle, of which six buildings were burned down in the Oct. 31, 2019, fire.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2022, in Okinawa's capital Naha shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons at a ceremony to reconstruct Shuri Castle. The log will be used as a beam for the main building of the castle, of which six buildings were burned down in the Oct. 31, 2019, fire.