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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

Children wearing Indonesian batik walk on campus during an event of "Batik Friday" in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, on May 16, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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N. Korea announces 2008 census report

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People attend a governmental meeting on a census report in Pyongyang on Dec. 16, 2009. The North Korean government announced its population was about 24 million as of Oct. 1, 2008.

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Ropid robot jumps 8 centimeters high

KYOTO, Japan - Ropid, a robot that walks on two legs, jumps eight centimeters high in response to an order from Tomotaka Takahashi during a presentation in Kyoto on Oct. 27, 2009. The robot, which is 38 centimeters tall and weighs 16 kilograms, was developed by Takahashi, who represents Robo Garage, a venture firm headquartered at Kyoto University.

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Hatoyama attends East Asia Summit

HUA HIN, Thailand - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama attends a session of the East Asia Summit in Hua Hin, Thailand, on Oct. 25, 2009. Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific nations agreed on the significance of working on creating new regional forums to promote cooperation. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Hatoyama, Wen attend East Asia Summit

HUA HIN, Thailand - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama are led to their seats at the East Asia Summit after a photo opportunity in Hua Hin, Thailand, on Oct. 25, 2009. Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific nations agreed on the significance of working on creating new regional forums to promote cooperation. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Hatoyama, Wen, Abhisit attend East Asia Summit

HUA HIN, Thailand - (From L) Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama applaud after a photo session before the East Asia Summit in Hua Hin, Thailand, on Oct. 25, 2009. Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific nations agreed on the significance of working on creating new regional forums to promote cooperation. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Asia-Pacific leaders to discuss regional community concepts

HUA HIN, Thailand - Leaders from 16 Asia-Pacific nations meet in Thailand on Oct. 25, 2009, amid increasing need to enhance cooperation on the economy, disaster management and other areas. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Kikuchi says all 12 domestic clubs are appealing

HANANOMAKI, Japan - Highly touted Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi speaks to reporters in Hananomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2009 after meeting each of the 12 domestic baseball teams on Oct. 16 and 17. The 18-year-old from Hanamaki Higashi High School is scheduled to meet eight major league teams on Oct. 19 and 20.

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N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees players celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 16, 2009.

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N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 16, 2009. The Yankees won 4-1.

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Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Koko Tsurumi celebrates after winning the bronze medal at the women's individual all-around final of the Gymnastics World Championships in London Oct. 16, 2009.

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Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

LONDON, Britain - Rebecca Bross of the United States (L), the silver medalist, teammate Bridget Sloan (C), the gold medalist, and Japan's Koko Tsurumi, the bronze medalist, pose during an award ceremony after the women's individual all-around final of the Gymnastics World Championships in London Oct. 16, 2009.

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI double off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1.

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) smiles on first base after hitting an RBI infield single off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1.

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New York Philharmonic makes debut in Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam - The New York Philharmonic performs at the Opera House in Hanoi on Oct. 16, 2009, making its debut in Vietnam as part of memorial events marking the 15th anniversary of normalization between Vietnam and the United States in 2010.

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Asada 3rd in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Mao Asada performs her short program during the Trophee Bompard in Paris on Oct. 16, 2009. Asada came in third, allowing her main rival and reigning world champion Kim Yu Na of South Korea to take a massive lead in their first face-off this season.

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S. Korea's Kim 1st in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - South Korea's Kim Yu Na reacts after performing her short program during the Trophee Bompard in Paris on Oct. 16, 2009. Kim came in first, followed by Yukari Nakano and Mao Asada, both from Japan.

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Nakano 2nd in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Yukari Nakano performs her short program during the Trophee Bompard in Paris on Oct. 16, 2009. Nakano came in second.

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Asada 3rd in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Mao Asada performs her short program during the Trophee Bompard in Paris on Oct. 16, 2009. Asada came in third, allowing her main rival and reigning world champion Kim Yu Na of South Korea to take a massive lead in their first face-off this season.

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Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Koko Tsurumi performs her floor routine during the women's individual all-around final of the Gymnastics World Championships in London Oct. 16, 2009. Tsurumi grabbed the bronze medal with 57.175 points.

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S. Korea's Kim 1st in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - South Korea's Kim Yu Na performs her short program during the Trophee Bompard in Paris on Oct. 16, 2009. Kim came in first, followed by Yukari Nakano and Mao Asada, both from Japan.

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Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Koko Tsurumi performs on the uneven parallel bars during the women's individual all-around final of the Gymnastics World Championships in London Oct. 16, 2009. Tsurumi grabbed the bronze medal with 57.175 points.

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Asada 3rd in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Mao Asada performs her short program during the Trophee Bompard in Paris on Oct. 16, 2009. Asada came in third, allowing her main rival and reigning world champion Kim Yu Na of South Korea to take a massive lead in their first face-off this season.

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Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Koko Tsurumi performs on the vault during the women's individual all-around final of the Gymnastics World Championships in London Oct. 16, 2009. Tsurumi grabbed the bronze medal with 57.175 points.

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Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Softbank Hawks in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 16, 2009. Iwakuma pitched a complete game as the Eagles won 11-4.

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Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma reacts after beating the Softbank Hawks 11-4 in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 16, 2009. Iwakuma pitched a complete game, allowing six hits with two walks and seven strikeouts.

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Gov't unlikely to decide on U.S. base in Okinawa by next summer

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2009, about the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemmma air station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture.

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Japan FY 2010 budget requests total record 95 tril. yen

TOKYO, Japan - Senior Vice Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda speaks about budgetary requests for fiscal 2010 at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2009. Japan's general-account budget for fiscal 2010 on a request basis reached an all-time high of 95.04 trillion yen.

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Marion Bartoli forced to retire from Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Marion Bartoli of France looks pained during a semifinal match against India's Sania Mirza at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2009. Bartoli was forced to retire from the match in the second set due to a right shoulder injury.

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Samantha Stosur advances to Japan Women's Open semifinals

OSAKA, Japan - Samantha Stosur of Australia returns the ball to American Jill Craybas during their semifinal match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2009. Stosur won 6-1, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals.

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Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles leadoff batter Yosuke Takasu hits a homer off Softbank Hawks starter Toshiya Sugiuchi in the first inning of Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 16, 2009. The Rukuten Eagles won 11-4.

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Wozniacki advances into semis at Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns to Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada during their quarterfinal match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2009. Wozniacki won 6-2, 6-7 (1), 6-2 to move into the semifinals.

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Draft proposes cutting number of warheads to less than 1,000

TOKYO, Japan - Former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans (L) and former Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguwi, who co-chair the International Commission on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, hold a joint news conference in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2009. The commission, which was established at the initiative of Australia and Japan, will hold its final meeting in Hiroshima from Oct. 18 to 20.

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Tokyo Tower celebrates 160 millionth visitor since 1958 opening

TOKYO, Japan - Hitoshi Yoshimasa (R), his wife Satomi and their daughter Kaede pose in front of Tokyo Tower in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 16, 2009, after Yoshimasa became the 160 millionth visitor to the 333-meter red steel tower since its opening in 1958.

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Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto & Osaka to come out Oct. 16

OSAKA, Japan - The Michelin Man character shows an enlarged photo panel of the front cover of the Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto & Osaka to an official of Kansai International Airport near Osaka on Oct. 15, 2009, after arriving from Paris to promote the first Michelin guidebook on restaurants and accommodations in western Japan, which will hit the stands Oct. 16.

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Michelin gives top ratings to 7 restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka

KYOTO, Japan - Photo shows copies of the Michelin guide for Kyoto and Osaka launched in Kyoto on Oct. 13, 2009. In the guide, which will hit the stands Oct. 16, Michelin has awarded its top three-star rating to six restaurants in Kyoto and one in Osaka.

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Michelin gives top ratings to 7 restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka

KYOTO, Japan - ''Maiko'' apprentice geisha hold copies of the Michelin guide for Kyoto and Osaka at Kenninji Temple in Kyoto on Oct. 13, 2009. In the guide, which will hit the stands Oct. 16, Michelin has awarded its top three-star rating to six restaurants in Kyoto and one in Osaka.

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Sony unveils digital music player capable of displaying lyrics

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows one of 12 new models of Sony Corp.'s Walkman portable digital music player capable of displaying the lyrics of songs downloaded from online music libraries which it unveiled on Sept. 16, 2009, in Tokyo. Sony said purchasers of the new Walkman players, which will hit store shelves in Japan on or after Oct. 10, will be able to download songs from both the Mora and iTunes online digital music sites and lyrics from the ''kashipita'' site of SyncPower Corp., a new Sony ally.

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New Zealand's annual food price increase remains at 13-year high

STORY: New Zealand's annual food price increase remains at 13-year high DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:16 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Wellington 2. various of people shopping in supermarkets and malls 3. various of street views STORYLINE: Food prices were 8.3 percent higher in September 2022 compared with September 2021, New Zealand's statistics department Stats NZ said on Thursday. The annual increase was also 8.3 percent in August 2022, the highest since July 2009, Stats NZ said. In September 2022, the annual increase was due to rises across all the broad food categories measured, with grocery food being the largest contributor to this movement, it said. "Increasing prices for yogurt, two-minute noodles, and tomato-based pasta sauce were the largest drivers within grocery food," said consumer prices manager Katrina Dewbery. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wellington. (XHTV)

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Sony unveils digital music player capable of displaying lyrics

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows one of 12 new models of Sony Corp.'s Walkman portable digital music player capable of displaying the lyrics of songs downloaded from online music libraries which it unveiled on Sept. 16, 2009, in Tokyo. Sony said purchasers of the new Walkman players, which will hit store shelves in Japan on or after Oct. 10, will be able to download songs from both the Mora and iTunes online digital music sites and lyrics from the ''kashipita'' site of SyncPower Corp., a new Sony ally. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea announces 2008 census report

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People attend a governmental meeting on a census report in Pyongyang on Dec. 16, 2009. The North Korean government announced its population was about 24 million as of Oct. 1, 2008. (Kyodo)

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Actress Sakai's husband pleads guilty, 2 years sought

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken outside a police station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Sept. 16, 2009 of Yuichi Takaso, husband of disgraced actress Noriko Sakai. Prosecutors sought two years in prison for Takso, 41, after he pleaded guilty to charges of stimulant possession and use at the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 21, 2009. (Kyodo)

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Japanese composer savors limelight at Ghent film festival

GHENT, Belgium - Film score composer Shigeru Umebayashi, who was the former leader of disbanded Japanese popular rock band ''EX,'' takes part in discussions with audience at the International Film Festival in Ghent, Belgium, Oct. 16, 2009. (Kyodo) (Kyodo)

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Medieval Japan artifact inspires German-based Japanese artist

LEIDEN, Netherlands - This undated photo shows Japanese artist Keiko Sadakane smiling in front of her work ''Paravento Regale,'' which started to be shown to the public at the Sieboldhuis museum in Leiden in the Netherlands on Oct. 16, 2009. (Photo courtesy of the museum) (Kyodo)

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New York Philharmonic makes debut in Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam - The New York Philharmonic performs at the Opera House in Hanoi on Oct. 16, 2009, making its debut in Vietnam as part of memorial events marking the 15th anniversary of normalization between Vietnam and the United States in 2010. (Kyodo)

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N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees players celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 16, 2009. (Kyodo)

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI double off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1. (Kyodo)

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N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 16, 2009. The Yankees won 4-1. (Kyodo)

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) smiles on first base after hitting an RBI infield single off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Tower celebrates 160 millionth visitor since 1958 opening

TOKYO, Japan - Hitoshi Yoshimasa (R), his wife Satomi and their daughter Kaede pose in front of Tokyo Tower in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 16, 2009, after Yoshimasa became the 160 millionth visitor to the 333-meter red steel tower since its opening in 1958. (Kyodo)

Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

N. Korea announces 2008 census report

Ropid robot jumps 8 centimeters high

Hatoyama attends East Asia Summit

Hatoyama, Wen attend East Asia Summit

Hatoyama, Wen, Abhisit attend East Asia Summit

Asia-Pacific leaders to discuss regional community concepts

Kikuchi says all 12 domestic clubs are appealing

N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

New York Philharmonic makes debut in Vietnam

Asada 3rd in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

S. Korea's Kim 1st in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

Nakano 2nd in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

Asada 3rd in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

S. Korea's Kim 1st in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

Asada 3rd in short program at season-opening Grand Prix

Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

Gov't unlikely to decide on U.S. base in Okinawa by next summer

Japan FY 2010 budget requests total record 95 tril. yen

Marion Bartoli forced to retire from Japan Women's Open

Samantha Stosur advances to Japan Women's Open semifinals

Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

Wozniacki advances into semis at Japan Women's Open

Draft proposes cutting number of warheads to less than 1,000

Tokyo Tower celebrates 160 millionth visitor since 1958 opening

Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto &amp; Osaka to come out Oct. 16

Michelin gives top ratings to 7 restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka

Michelin gives top ratings to 7 restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka

Sony unveils digital music player capable of displaying lyrics

New Zealand's annual food price increase remains at 13-year high

Sony unveils digital music player capable of displaying lyrics

N. Korea announces 2008 census report

Actress Sakai's husband pleads guilty, 2 years sought

Japanese composer savors limelight at Ghent film festival

Medieval Japan artifact inspires German-based Japanese artist

New York Philharmonic makes debut in Vietnam

N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

Tokyo Tower celebrates 160 millionth visitor since 1958 opening

Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto & Osaka to come out Oct. 16