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Farewell service for Japan wrestling icon

About 7,000 people attend a farewell service at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, for Japanese professional wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki, who died on Oct. 1, 2022, aged 79. Inoki, who took on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976, was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Farewell service for Japan wrestling icon

About 7,000 people attend a farewell service at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, for Japanese professional wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki, who died on Oct. 1, 2022, aged 79. Inoki, who took on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976, was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2010. (Kyodo)

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Syria promotes tourism

TOKYO, Japan - People visit the Greek Orthodox Mar Thecla monastery in Maloula in the suburbs of Damascus, Syria, on Oct. 1, 2010.

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Syria promotes tourism

TOKYO, Japan - Camels go past stone pillars, a relic of the Roman Empire, in the desert city of Palmyra, central Syria, on Oct. 1, 2010. Palmyra is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Syria promotes tourism

TOKYO, Japan - Tourists look at a relief of an underground grave from the latter half of the 2nd century in the desert city of Palmyra, central Syria, on Oct. 1, 2010.

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S. Korean Ambassador to Japan Kwon

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean Ambassador to Japan Kwon Chul Hyun is photographed in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Kwon suggested relations of the two countries have been in the best shape ever since the ties were normalized in 1965.

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Bustling old city Hyderabad

HYDERABAD, India - Auto rikshaws await passengers near a line of fruit stands in a bustling marketplace near a mosque in the heart of old Hyderabad on Oct. 1, 2010. The area retains a traditional look while scenes in other parts of the southern Indian city have seen drastic change on the back of the country's rapidly developing economy.

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Hammocks becoming relaxation item in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A person lies in a hammock in a showroom of Tokyo-based Hammock Life Inc. in Tokyo's Chofu on Oct. 1, 2010. The showroom displays some 50 hammocks that are made in Latin America.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki singles to right in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field in Seattle on Oct. 1, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-3 in a 9-0 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro selected as team MVP

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki receives the team MVP award at Safeco Field in Seattle prior to a game against the Oakland Athletics on Oct. 1, 2010. It was his fifth time receiving the award, bestowed by local media, having also won it in 2001, 2004, 2007 and 2009.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki runs to 1st base after hitting a single to right field in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field in Seattle on Oct. 1, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-3 in a 9-0 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro selected as team MVP

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki responds to cheers from the crowd as he is named team MVP at Safeco Field in Seattle prior to a game against the Oakland Athletics on Oct. 1, 2010. It was his fifth time receiving the award, bestowed by local media, having also won it in 2001, 2004, 2007 and 2009.

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Angels' Matsui vs. Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to right in the ninth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas on Oct. 1, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 in a 5-4 victory.

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2 senior prosecutors arrested over data tampering

OSAKA, Japan - Toshio Yanagi, chief prosecutor of the Osaka High Public Prosecutors Office, speaks at a press conference after 2 senior prosecutors were arrested over alleged data tampering, in Osaka on Oct. 1, 2010. The top prosecutors office arrested Hiromichi Otsubo, former chief of the special investigation department of the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office, and his former deputy earlier in the day in connection with a case of altering data seized in a postal abuse scandal.

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2 senior prosecutors arrested over data tampering

OSAKA, Japan - Toshio Yanagi, chief prosecutor of the Osaka High Public Prosecutors Office, bows and apologizes at a press conference after 2 senior prosecutors were arrested over alleged data tampering, in Osaka on Oct. 1, 2010. The top prosecutors office arrested Hiromichi Otsubo, former chief of the special investigation department of the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office, and his former deputy earlier in the day in connection with a case of altering data seized in a postal abuse scandal.

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Japanese subculture event in London

LONDON, Britain - Participants in a ''cosplay'' competition at the Hyper Japan London 2010 event pose at the site on Oct. 1, 2010.

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U.S. Navy shows inside of nuclear sub

TOKYO, Japan - The U.S. Navy shows the inside of the Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine Michigan to Japanese reporters as it calls at Yokosuka base southwest of Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010.

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U.S. Navy shows inside of nuclear sub

TOKYO, Japan - The U.S. Navy shows the inside of the Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine Michigan to Japanese reporters as it calls at Yokosuka base southwest of Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010.

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Dragons clinch CL title

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons manager Hiromitsu Ochiai throws his arms in the air during a celebration at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 1, 2010, after the team clinched its first Central League title in four years as the Hanshin Tigers fell to the Hiroshima Carp.

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U.S. Navy shows inside of nuclear sub

TOKYO, Japan - The U.S. Navy shows the inside of the Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine Michigan to Japanese reporters as it calls at Yokosuka base southwest of Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010.

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Japanese subculture event in London

LONDON, Britain - Two British women wear ''Lolita-style'' clothes at the site of the Hyper Japan London 2010 event on Oct. 1, 2010.

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U.S. Navy shows inside of nuclear sub

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the U.S. Navy's Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine Michigan at Yokosuka base southwest of Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. The navy showed the inside of the sub to Japanese reporters the same day.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen Line promotional campaign

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese television personality Suzanne, a native of Kumamoto Prefecture, encourages people to visit the prefecture at the launch of a campaign in Osaka on Oct. 1, 2010, to promote the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen Line ahead of the start of operations in March next year.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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China founding day in Yokohama Chinatown amid strained ties

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A lion dance is performed as part of the celebration for the 61st anniversary of China's founding, in Chinatown in Yokohama on Oct. 1, 2010, amid strained ties between Japan and China following a ship collision in disputed waters.

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Breast cancer awareness

KOBE, Japan - Kobe Port Tower in western Japan is lit up in pink as part of a campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer on Oct. 1, 2010.

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Released Japanese home

TOKYO, Japan - Construction company Fujita Corp. employees (From R) Hiroki Hashimoto, Yoshiro Sasaki and Junichi Iguchi attend a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010, after returning to Japan following their release by China. They admitted to entering a military zone in Hebei Province without permission.

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Released Japanese home

TOKYO, Japan - Construction company Fujita Corp. employees apologize for causing concern and anxiety among the Japanese public during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010, after returning to Japan following their release by China. They admitted to entering a military zone in Hebei Province without permission.

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Released Japanese home

TOKYO, Japan - Construction company Fujita Corp. employees (From R) Hiroki Hashimoto, Yoshiro Sasaki and Junichi Iguchi attend a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010, after returning to Japan following their release by China. They admitted to entering a military zone in Hebei Province without permission.

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Kyoto travel-culture expert exam scheduled for Dec.

KYOTO, Japan - Two ''maiko'' apprentice geisha show off application forms and a book about a license examination to certify experts on Kyoto tourism and culture, in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Oct. 1, 2010. The exam will be held on Dec. 12.

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Kan delivers policy speech at Diet

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan delivers a policy speech on the opening day of a House of Representatives extraordinary session in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Kan pledged to hone Japan's diplomatic skills and expressed concerns about China's military build-up and intensifying maritime activities.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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TBS mulls selling BayStars

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars President Takao Kaji tells reporters in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2010, that he has not been informed of a possible sale of the baseball team. Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings Inc. is reportedly considering selling the professional baseball club due to the severe business environment.

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Japan offers China talks on preventing ship collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a meeting hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Maehara said Japan is ready to discuss with China measures to prevent a recurrence of the maritime collisions in the East China Sea last month that have ignited a diplomatic row and severely strained bilateral ties.

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Yokohama BayStars baseball club

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Oct. 1, 2010, shows Yokohama Stadium, the home of the professional baseball club Yokohama BayStars, located southwest of Tokyo. Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings Inc. is considering selling the Central League club due to severe losses incurred by the broadcaster.

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TBS mulls selling BayStars

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars President Takao Kaji tells reporters in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2010, that he has not been informed of a possible sale of the baseball team. Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings Inc. is reportedly considering selling the professional baseball club due to the severe business environment.

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Released Japanese home

TOKYO, Japan - Construction company Fujita Corp. employees (From R) Hiroki Hashimoto, Yoshiro Sasaki and Junichi Iguchi attend a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010, after returning to Japan following their release by China. They admitted to entering a military zone in Hebei Province without permission.

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Free soup for women

TOKYO, Japan - Ajinomoto Co. offers free miso soup and clear Japanese soups chiefly for woman at the Dashi Cafe in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010, in an effort to promote ''dashi'' Japanese soup stock.

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Released Japanese home

TOKYO, Japan - Construction company Fujita Corp. employees (From R) Hiroki Hashimoto, Yoshiro Sasaki and Junichi Iguchi attend a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010, after returning to Japan following their release by China. They admitted to entering a military zone in Hebei Province without permission.

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Free soup for women

TOKYO, Japan - Ajinomoto Co. offers free miso soup and clear Japanese soups chiefly for woman at the Dashi Cafe in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010, in an effort to promote ''dashi'' Japanese soup stock.

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3 detained Japanese head home from China

SHANGHAI, China - Fujita Corp. employees Yoshiro Sasaki (L) and Junichi Iguchi (R, back) arrive with coworker Hiroki Hashimoto (not shown) at Haneda airport in Tokyo from Shanghai on Oct. 1, 2010, after the Chinese authorities released them the previous day. Another Fujita employee Sadamu Takahashi is still detained in China.

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Emperopr addresses Diet opening ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Emperor Akihito addresses the opening ceremony of the 176th session of parliament in a House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. The Diet commenced an extraordinary session that runs through Dec. 3

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3 Japanese released by China return home

SHANGHAI, China - Fujita Corp. employee Hiroki Hashimoto arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo from Shanghai with his two coworkers (not shown) on Oct. 1, 2010, after the Chinese authorities released them the previous day. Another Fujita employee is still detained in China.

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Kan delivers policy speech at Diet

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan delivers a policy speech on the opening day of a House of Representatives extraordinary session in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Kan pledged to hone Japan's diplomatic skills and expressed concerns about China's military build-up and intensifying maritime activities.

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3 Japanese released by China return home

SHANGHAI, China - Fujita Corp. employee Junichi Iguchi (C) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo from Shanghai with his coworkers Hiroki Hashimoto (R, back) and Yoshiro Sasaki (not shown) on Oct. 1, 2010, after the Chinese authorities released them the previous day. Another Fujita employee Sadamu Takahashi is still detained in China.

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3 detained Japanese head home from China

SHANGHAI, China - Fujita Corp. employees Yoshiro Sasaki (L) and Junichi Iguchi (R, back) arrive with coworker Hiroki Hashimoto (not shown) at Haneda airport in Tokyo from Shanghai on Oct. 1, 2010, after the Chinese authorities released them the previous day. Another Fujita employee Sadamu Takahashi is still detained in China.

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3 Japanese released by China return home

SHANGHAI, China - Fujita Corp. employee Hiroki Hashimoto (L) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo from Shanghai with his two coworkers (not shown) on Oct. 1, 2010, after the Chinese authorities released them the previous day. Another Fujita employee is still detained in China.

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Kan on opening day of Diet session

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan is seen prior to a House of Representatives extraordinary session in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2010. Kan expressed concerns about China's military build-up and intensifying maritime activities in his policy speech during the session which opened the same day.