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Chinese activist at Narita airport allowed to return home

NARITA, Japan - Chinese human rights activist Feng Zhenghu, who has been staying at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, since Nov. 4, 2009, after China rejected his reentry and sent him back to Japan, speaks to reporters at the airport on Feb. 2, 2010. Feng said he has been allowed to return home and now plans to return to Shanghai by the Lunar New Year's Day on Feb. 14.

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Chinese activist at Narita airport allowed to return home

NARITA, Japan - Chinese human rights activist Feng Zhenghu, who has been staying at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, since Nov. 4, 2009, after China rejected his reentry and sent him back to Japan, speaks to reporters at the airport on Feb. 2, 2010. Feng said he has been allowed to return home and now plans to return to Shanghai by the Lunar New Year's Day on Feb. 14.

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Expert raps bridge plan that threatens landmark scenery in Inland Sea

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Gustavo Araoz, president of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, speaks to reporters during his visit to Tomonoura in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Tanaka Kikinzoku unveils gold Disney Snow White, dwarf figurines

OSAKA, Japan - A woman looks at Disney Snow White and dwarf figurines made of pure gold at a shop of Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry K.K. in the Shinsaibashi shopping district of Osaka on Nov. 11, 2009. The figurines, based on a scene from the Walt Disney picture ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,'' are not for sale but are worth a total of 30 million yen, and were made by Tanaka Kikinzoku and Walt Disney Co. (Japan) to celebrate the release of the Blu-ray disc version of Disney's 1937 animation film classic on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' players, including Japanese hitter Hideki Matsui (end from L) celebrate their victory at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui holds up the MVP trophy during ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui speaks during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and Mariano Rivera celebrates their victory with champagne at Yankee Stadium after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2 on Nov. 4, 2009. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi speaks during an interview at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui celebrates beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2 on Nov. 4, 2009. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi holds up the trophy during a ceremony at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - Miho Arai (L) and Mari Susuda, female fans of the New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui, watch the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on a large screen in Times Square in downtown New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2, while Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui receives the MVP trophy during ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and Mariano Rivera spray champagne on each other in celebrating their victory at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 4, 2009, after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2 the previous day. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui holds up the MVP trophy during ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Derek Jeter (front) and Hideki Matsui celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, in New York to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees players, including Hideki Matsui (3rd from R) celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui runs to second base after hitting a two-run double in the fifth inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run double to right-center in the fifth inning of Game 6 in the MLB World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) runs to first base after hitting a two-run single to center off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez (front) in the third inning of Game 6 in the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui runs to first base after hitting a two-run single to center off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the third inning of Game 6 in the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Andy Pettitte pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his two RBI single to center off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the third inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) is congratulated after hitting a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) runs to first base after hitting a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez (45) in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez (45) in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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U.S. willing to improve ties with Myanmar junta: Campbell

YANGON, Myanmar - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell reads out a statement at Mingaladon Airport in Yangon on Nov. 4, 2009, after a two-day visit to Myanmar. During the visit, Campbell met with government leaders and detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Beijing Olympic stadium turns into race circuit

BEIJING, China - Racing cars run through an ad hoc circuit during the Race of Champions competition at the Bird's Nest national stadium in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2009. Former star driver Michael Schumacher also took part in the race.

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Ishikawa signs autographs at HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa signs autographs for fans at Pro-Am golf at the HSBC Champions tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Beijing Olympic stadium turns into race circuit

BEIJING, China - Racing cars run through an ad hoc circuit during the Race of Champions competition at the Bird's Nest national stadium in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2009. Former star driver Michael Schumacher also took part in the race.

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Fighters even Japan Series

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters center fielder Hichori Morimoto lays down a squeeze bunt in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the baseball Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4, 2009. The Fighters won 8-4 to even the series.

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Fighters even Japan Series

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants' Michihiro Ogasawara (R) fails to extend his single to right to double in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the baseball Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4, 2009. The Fighters won 8-4 to even the series.

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Woods plays HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Tiger Woods chats ahead of playing Pro-Am golf at the HSBC Champions tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Woods plays HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Tiger Woods plays a shot during Pro-Am golf at the HSBC Champions tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Fighters even Japan Series

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters starter Tomoya Yagi reacts during Game 4 of the baseball Japan Series against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4, 2009. Yagi only gave up one run in five innings leading his team to an 8-4 victory over the Giants.

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Toyota to withdraw from Formula 1

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda (R) is seen visiting the pit for a Toyota team in Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 4, 2009. Toyoda, who is himself a motorcar racer with an international C-class license, announced Nov. 4 that his company will withdraw from Formula One at the end of the current season.

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Fighters even Japan Series

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters catcher Shinji Takahashi follows through after blasting a homer in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the baseball Japan Series against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4, 2009. The Fighters won 8-4 to even the series.

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Ishikawa plays HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa plays Pro-Am golf at the HSBC Champions tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Campbell meets with Suu Kyi

YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) greets reporters after meeting with Kurt Campbell, U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific affairs at a hotel in Yangon on Nov. 4, 2009. Campbell and Suu Kyi talked for two hours in their first meeting.

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Campbell meets with Suu Kyi

YANGON, Myanmar - Kurt Campbell (2nd from R), U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific affairs, meets with Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (L) at a hotel in Yangon on Nov. 4, 2009. Campbell and Suu Kyi talked for two hours in their first meeting.

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Christmas tree appears on Tokyo hotel

TOKYO, Japan - Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka in Tokyo is lit up in many colors to resemble a Christmas tree on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Toyota exec sheds tears on Formula One withdrawal

TOKYO, Japan - Tadashi Yamashina (L), senior managing director of Toyota Motor Corp., sheds tears as the automaker announced its withdrawal from Formula One at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2009. Looking glum beside Yamashina was President Akio Toyoda, who is himself a motorcar racer with an international C-class license.

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Campbell meets with Suu Kyi

YANGON, Myanmar - Kurt Campbell (L), U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific affairs, meets with Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) at a hotel in Yangon on Nov. 4, 2009. Campbell and Suu Kyi talked for two hours in their first meeting.

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Dalai Lama visits Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - The Dalai Lama speaks to reporters in Itoman in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Nov. 4, 2009. The Dalai Lama visited Okinawa, the only inhabited area in Japan where ground battles took place during World War II, for the first time.

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Toyota exec sheds tears on Formula One withdrawal

TOKYO, Japan - Tadashi Yamashina (L), senior managing director of Toyota Motor Corp., sheds tears as the automaker announced its withdrawal from Formula One at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2009. Looking glum beside Yamashina was President Akio Toyoda, who is himself a motorcar racer with an international C-class license.

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Toyota to withdraw from Formula One

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2009. Toyoda, who is himself a motorcar racer with an international C-class license, announced his company will withdraw from Formula One at the end of the current season.

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Dalai Lama visits Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - The Dalai Lama (2nd from R) prays in front of the war memorial Kompaku no To in Itoman in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Nov. 4, 2009. The Dalai Lama visited Okinawa, the only inhabited area in Japan where ground battles took place during World War II, for the first time.