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Film director Koji Wakamatsu dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese film director Koji Wakamatsu posing with the Silver Bear award for Best Actress at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin on Feb. 20, 2010, after receiving the award on behalf of Shinobu Terajima, who starred in his film "Caterpillar." Wakamatsu, known for his works on violence, politics and erotic themes, died Oct. 17, 2012, at age 76, after being hospitalized for serious injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

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Film director Koji Wakamatsu dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at a theater in Osaka on Feb. 27, 2010, shows Japanese film director Koji Wakamatsu (R), and actress Shinobu Terajima holding up the Silver Bear trophy for Best Actress awarded at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival for her performance in Wakamatsu's film "Caterpillar." Wakamatsu, known for his works on violence, politics and erotic themes, died Oct. 17, 2012 at age 76, after being hospitalized for serious injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

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N. Korea's Kim Jong Il

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2010, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Il (L) and Kim Jong Un (R), a son of Jong Il, reviewing a military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers Party of Korea in Pyongyang. North Korea announced Dec. 19, 2011, through its official Korean Central News Agency that Kim Jong Il died on Dec. 17, 2011, at the age of 69.

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Anti-Japan protests in Mianyang, China

BEIJING, China - People surround a car vandalized by anti-Japan protestors in Mianyang in China's Sichuan Province on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Phillies beat Giants, tie series at 1-1

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Oswalt (R) scores on Placido Polanco's double in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 17, 2010. The Phillies won 6-1, tying the series.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

MIANYANG, China - Photo taken in Mianyang in China's Sichuan Province on Oct. 17, 2010 shows people surrounding a car vandalized by demonstrators protesting against Japan's control of the Senkaku Islands, also known as the Diaoyu Islands in China. Demonstrations were staged for a second day in China despite its government's call for restraint.

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Phillies beat Giants, ties series at 1-1

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Oswalt protests the umpire's call in the third inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 17, 2010. The Phillies won 6-1, tying the series.

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Phillies beat Giants, tie series at 1-1

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins blasts a three-run double in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 17, 2010. The Phillies won 6-1, tying the series.

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Phillies beat Giants, series tied 1-1

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross clubs a solo homer, his fourth playoff homer, against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 17, 2010. The Phillies won 6-1, tying the series.

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Cesena's Nagatomo vs. Parma

CESENA, Italy - Cesena's Yuto Nagatomo (C) seen in action against Serie A rival Parma in Cesena, Italy, on Oct. 17, 2010. The game was tied 1-1.

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Anti-Japan protests occur for 2nd day

MIANYANG, China - People surround a car with shattered windows that were broken during an anti-Japan rally in the city of Mianyang, Sichuan Province, on Oct. 17, 2010. Demonstrations against Japan over the disputed Senkaku Islands took place for a second day in China with violence reported, despite the Chinese government's call for restraint.

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Giants beat Tigers

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Tetsuya Yamaguchi of the Yomiuri Giants pitches against the Hanshin Tigers during Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2010. The Giants won 7-6, advancing to the CLCS final stage where they will face the CL champion Chunichi Dragons in Nagoya.

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Anti-Japan protests occur for 2nd day, China gov't urges restraint

XIAN, China - Security officials are on the alert at a square in Xian, China, where anti-Japan protests broke out over Japan's control of the disputed Senkaku Islands, on Oct. 17, 2010. Violent demonstrations were carried out for a 2nd day in China despite its government's call for restraint.

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Giants beat Tigers

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Alex Ramirez of the Yomiuri Giants poses for photos after the team beat the Hanshin Tigers 7-6 in Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2010. The Giants advanced to the CLCS final stage, where they will face the CL champion Chunichi Dragons in Nagoya.

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Anti-Japan protests occur for 2nd day

MIANYANG, China - People surround a car overturned by anti-Japan protesters in the city of Mianyang, Sichuan Province, on Oct. 17, 2010. Rallies against Japan over the disputed Senkaku Islands took place for a second day in China with violence reported, despite the Chinese government's call for restraint.

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Giants beat Tigers

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Alex Ramirez of the Yomiuri Giants runs to first after hitting a go-ahead two-run single against the Hanshin Tigers in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2010. The Giants won 7-6, advancing to the CLCS final stage where they will face the CL champion Chunichi Dragons in Nagoya.

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Tanasugarn wins, Krumm 2nd at Japan Open

OSAKA, Japan - Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn (L) and Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan pose for photos during an award ceremony after the Japan Women's Open final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 17, 2010. Tanasugarn beat Date 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1.

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Protesters damage Mizuno store in China

XIAN, China - Photo shows a store operated by Japanese sporting goods retailer Mizuno Co. in Xian, Shaanxi Province, on Oct. 17, 2010, a day after it was damaged by protestors who broke in during a rally against Japan over the disputed Senkaku Islands, called Diaoyu in China. An estimated 10,000 people took part in anti-Japan protests with some targeting stores operated by Japanese retailers.

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Giants beat Tigers

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Alex Ramirez of the Yomiuri Giants hits a go-ahead two-run single against the Hanshin Tigers in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2010. The Giants won 7-6, advancing to the CLCS final stage where they will face the CL champion Chunichi Dragons in Nagoya.

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Giants beat Tigers

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Alex Ramirez of the Yomiuri Giants hits a go-ahead two-run single against the Hanshin Tigers in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2010. The Giants won 7-6, advancing to the CLCS final stage where they will face the CL champion Chunichi Dragons in Nagoya.

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Kim rallies to win Japan Open

NAGOYA, Japan - Kim Kyung Tae of South Korea takes his winning putt on the 18th hole at the Japan Open golf tournament at Aichi Country Club on Oct. 17, 2010. Kim won the title by two strokes with a 7-under 64.

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Voting under way to choose Japan's No. 1 mascot character

TOTTORI, Japan - Photo shows mascot characters that took part in an event in Tottori on Oct. 17, 2010.

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APEC meeting on food security in Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Participants, including Japanese farm minister Michihiko Kano (C, front), hold a press conference after a two-day ministerial meeting on food security of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the city of Niigata on Oct. 17, 2010. The 21-member forum agreed to boost food output and facilitate farm trade at the first meeting of its kind.

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Kim rallies to win Japan Open

NAGOYA, Japan - Kim Kyung Tae of South Korea holds up the winner's trophy after his victory at the Japan Open golf tournament with a 7-under 64 at Aichi Country Club in central Japan on Oct. 17, 2010.

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APEC meeting on food security in Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Michihiko Kano (C) speaks at a press conference after a two-day ministerial meeting on food security of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the city of Niigata on Oct. 17, 2010. The 21-member forum agreed to boost food output and facilitate farm trade at the first meeting of its kind.

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Tanasugarn wins Japan Open

OSAKA, Japan - Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand returns the ball to Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan during the Japan Women's Open final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct 17, 2010. Tanasugarn beat Date 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1.

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Lotte beats Hawks in Game 4

FUKUOKA, Japan - Shunsuke Watanabe of the Lotte Marines pitches against the Softbank Hawks during Game 4 of the Pacific League Climax Series on Oct 17, 2010. Watanabe allowed two runs and seven hits while striking out four and walking one in eight-plus innings, leading the team to a 4-2 victory.

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Date Krumm falls short of King's record

OSAKA, Japan - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan falls to the ground after being defeated by Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand in the Japan Women's Open final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct 17, 2010. The 40-year-old was unable to break American Billie Jean King's record for the oldest winner on the WTA Tour at 39 years and seven months, going down 5-7, 7-6(4), 1-6.

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Lotte beats Hawks in Game 4

FUKUOKA, Japan - Makoto Imaoka of the Lotte Marines hits a solo home run against the Softbank Hawks during the second inning of Game 4 of the Pacific League Climax Series on Oct 17, 2010. The Marines won 4-2.

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Ahn romps to 7-shot victory at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - South Korea's Ahn Sun Ju holds the winner's trophy after closing with a 2-under 70 for a seven-shot victory at the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in the city of Chiba on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Date Krumm falls short of King's record

OSAKA, Japan - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan wipes her face during the Japan Women's Open final against Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct 17, 2010. The 40-year-old was unable to break American Billie Jean King's record for the oldest winner on the WTA Tour at 39 years and seven months, going down 5-7, 7-6(4), 1-6.

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Date Krumm falls short of King's record

OSAKA, Japan - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan competes against Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand during the Japan Women's Open final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct 17, 2010. The 40-year-old was unable to break American Billie Jean King's record for the oldest winner on the WTA Tour at 39 years and seven months, going down 5-7, 7-6(4), 1-6.

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China calls on public to express patriotism rationally

CHENGDU, China - Police officers patrol in front of a store operated by Japanese retailer Ito-Yokado Co. in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, on Oct 17, 2010, which was targeted by protesters the previous day during a rally against Japan over the disputed Senkaku Islands. The Chinese government called on the public to express patriotism rationally and in line with the law, a day after an estimated 10,000 people took part in sometimes violent protests.

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China calls on public to express patriotism rationally

CHENGDU, China - Police officers patrol in front of a store operated by Japanese retailer Ito-Yokado Co. in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, on Oct 17, 2010, which was targeted by protesters the previous day during a rally against Japan over the disputed Senkaku Islands. The Chinese government called on the public to express patriotism rationally and in line with the law, a day after an estimated 10,000 people took part in sometimes violent protests.

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New runway at Haneda

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a small test plane of the transport ministry over the fourth runway of Tokyo's Haneda airport during a trial on May 17, 2010. The test of the instrument landing system began that day before the 2,500-meter new runway is put on service Oct. 21, 2010.