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Solid gold Gundam figurine on display in Osaka

OSAKA, Oct. 1 Kyodo - Photo taken Oct. 1, 2015, at Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry K.K's store in the western Japan city of Osaka, shows a Mobile Suit Gundam figurine made of approximately 1,000 grams of solid gold. Produced in commemoration of the 35th anniversary in 2014 of the start of the popular televised sci-fi animation series, the figurine, which is not for sale, will be displayed at the company's outlets across Japan until November.

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Man recalls brother's kamikaze mission

FUKUOKA, Japan - A photo of kamikaze pilot Yukio Araki in the final months of World War II is shown by his elder brother Seiichi in Kiriu, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2014. Yukio went on a suicide mission at age 17 from a base in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in May 1945.

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H.K.'s "peaceful" protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters turn on the lights of their smartphones and raise them in unison to signify a sense of unity on a main road in the central part of Hong Kong on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Century-old inaugural issue of local daily found

MIYAZAKI, Japan - A century-old copy of the inaugural issue of "Miyazaki Shimpo," the southwestern Japan prefecture's first local daily, dated March 15, 1888, is exhibited at a prefectural library on Oct. 1, 2014, after being found at a home in Kushima on the southern tip of the prefecture.

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Syria's Set Zaynab town has Prophet Muhammad-linked grave

SAYYIDAH ZAYNAB, Syria - The Syrian town of Sayyidah Zaynab, commonly known as Set Zaynab, south of Damascus, photographed on Oct. 1, 2014, is home to the Zaynab Mosque, the grave of Zaynab, granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad, with its golden dome seen in the background.

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Nishikori advances to Paris Masters semifinal

PARIS, France - U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against David Ferrer of Spain during a quarterfinal match at the Paris Masters, which began shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Oct. 31, and finished at 12:35 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2014, in Paris. Nishikori won 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 to advance to the semifinal. With the victory, Nishikori is qualified for his first ATP World Tour Finals to be held from Nov. 9 to 16 in London.

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Nishikori advances to Paris Masters semifinal

PARIS, France - U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against David Ferrer of Spain during a quarterfinal match at the Paris Masters, which began shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Oct. 31, and finished at 12:35 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2014, in Paris. Nishikori won 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 to advance to the semifinal. With the victory, Nishikori is qualified for his first ATP World Tour Finals to be held from Nov. 9 to 16 in London.

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Shachihata releases Mickey Mouse pencil sharpener

NAGOYA, Japan - Shachihata Inc., a Japanese stationery maker, launches the "Kezuri Cap Mickey" pencil sharpener, seen in this undated photo, on Oct. 1, 2014. The product can be attached to the top of an empty plastic bottle.

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Japanese asbestos expert speaks at Asia-Pacific confab

TOKYO, Japan - Ken Takahashi (3rd from L), a professor at the University of Occupational and Environmental Health in Japan, speaks at an Asia-Pacific workshop on the sound management of industrial chemicals in Jakarta on Oct. 1, 2014, jointly convened by him and the U.N. Environmental Program to address the problem of asbestos exposure. (Photo by Tatsuya Tsujimura)

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Fireworks wholesaler in Mumbai

MUMBAI, India - A merchant shows the most popular fireworks at his shop on a street of wholesalers in Mumbai, western India, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Indians stock up on fireworks ahead of Diwali festival

MUMBAI, India - Customers at a shop on a street of wholesalers in Mumbai, western India, stock up on fireworks and firecrackers on Oct. 1, 2014, ahead of Diwali, an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in autumn every year.

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BMW starts accepting orders for Active Tourer in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - BMW Japan begins accepting orders for Active Tourer in the BMW 2 series, the German automaker's first front-wheel-drive model, shown in this file photo taken on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Eyeglass frame maker's way to 'think beyond frame'

FUKUI, Japan - An employee of Kisso Ltd. in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, holds an extra-large earpick, used for publicity display, made of eyeglass frame material cellulose acetate on Oct. 1, 2014. Kisso has been producing accessories from cellulose acetate in an effort to find a way to invigorate the sluggish local economy, with the new products becoming a big hit.

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Mt. Ontake eruption

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 1, 2014, shows a building in Kiso, Nagano Prefecture, where the bodies of climbers, killed in the eruption four days earlier of Mt. Ontake, were temporarily placed.

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Mt. Ontake eruption

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 1, 2014, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Ground Self-Defense Force personnel and firefighters during search and rescue operations near the top of Mt. Ontake, four days after the 3,067-meter volcano in central Japan erupted.

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Mt. Ontake eruption

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 1, 2014, shows people entering a building in Kiso, Nagano Prefecture, where the bodies of climbers, killed in the eruption four days earlier of Mt. Ontake, were temporarily placed.

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Mt. Ontake eruption

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 1, 2014, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows search and rescue operations using a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter at Mt. Ontake, four days after the 3,067-meter volcano in central Japan erupted.

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Yankees' Tanaka speaks about his 1st season in MLB

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka smiles during a press conference in New York on Oct. 1, 2014, held to look back on his first season in the major leagues. Tanaka, who missed a large chunk of the season due to elbow trouble, said staying in the rotation was his biggest goal for next season.

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Kagawa contributes to Dortmund win against Anderlecht

ANDERLECHT, Belgium - Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during a UEFA Champions League Group D match against RSC Anderlecht on Oct. 1, 2014, in Anderlecht, Belgium. Dortmund won 3-0.

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Yankees' Tanaka speaks about his 1st season in MLB

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka attends a press conference in New York on Oct. 1, 2014, as he finished his first season in the major leagues. Tanaka, who missed a large chunk of the season due to elbow trouble, said staying in the rotation was his biggest goal for next season.

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Nadeshiko beaten for gold by N. Korea

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo shows North Korea's women's national soccer team members (R) and their Japanese counterparts being honored on the podium after they won the gold and silver medals, respectively, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. North Korea beat Japan 3-1 in the final earlier that day.

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Ushiro wins gold in men's decathlon

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Keisuke Ushiro forms a medal with his hands after winning gold in the men's decathlon at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan fall to N. Korea in women's soccer final

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan captain Aya Miyama (L) scores for Japan in the second half of the women's soccer final against North Korea at the Asian Game in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. Japan lost 3-1 to North Korea.

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Nadeshiko Japan fall to N. Korea in final

INCHEON, South Korea - North Korean players respond to cheers after beating Japan 3-1 in the women's soccer final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Rescue team chief explains operations on erupting volcano

TOKYO, Japan - Masashi Yanaoka, head of a "hyper rescue team" dispatched by the Tokyo Fire Department for relief operations on Mt. Ontake in central Japan after its eruption, explains the work at the department in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Safronova wins gold in women's 200 meters

INCHEON, South Korea - Kazakhstan's Olga Safronova (far L) wins gold in the women's 200 meters at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014, with Japan's Chisato Fukushima (far R) finishing third.

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Japan fall to N. Korea in final

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo shows Nadeshiko Japan players, including Captain Aya Miyama (8), after their 3-1 loss to North Korea in the women's soccer final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Russia suggests N. Korean leader may visit Moscow

MOSCOW, Russia - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks at a press conference in Moscow on Oct. 1, 2014, following talks with visiting North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong. Lavrov suggested the possibility of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting Russia.

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Family members carry belongings of eruption victims

KISO, Japan - Family members carry climbing gear and other items left behind by victims of Mt. Ontake's eruptions in Kiso in the central Japan prefecture of Nagano on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Kishimoto wins silver in men's 400 meters hurdles

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo shows Japan's Takayuki Kishimoto, who won silver in the men's 400 meters hurdles at the Asian Game in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan fall to N. Korea in women's soccer final

INCHEON, South Korea - North Korea's Kim Yun Mi (12) celebrates after her deflected shot beats Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori (far L) in the first half of the women's soccer final at the Asian Game in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. Japan lost 3-1 to North Korea.

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H.K. woman writes message of support for democracy campaign

HONG KONG, China - A woman writes a message of support on a card posted on a wall by pro-democracy demonstrators on a main street in Hong Kong on Oct. 1, 2014. More than 10,000 Hong Kong residents continued to swarm streets in the autonomous region within China, demanding free elections in the former British colony.

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Kubokura wins silver in women's 400 meters hurdles

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo shows Japan's Satomi Kubokura, who won silver in the women's 400 meters hurdles at the Asian Game in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Women dance for China's National Day in Yokohama Chinatown

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Young women dance during a parade held in Chinatown in Yokohama southwest of Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2014, to commemorate China's National Day.

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Hamada wins silver in women's 57 kg taekwondo

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Mayu Hamada (L) faces off against South Korea's Lee Ah Reum in the women's 57 kilogram taekwondo final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. Hamada captured silver.

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Kanakubo wins silver in men's Greco-Roman 75 kg

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Takehiro Kanakubo (L) faces off against South Korea's Kim Hyeon Woo in the men's Greco-Roman 75 kilogram wrestling final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. Kanakubo captured silver.

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Japanese horse Harp Star practices for l'Arc de Triomphe

PARIS, France - Japanese horse Harp Star runs during a training session in Chantilly, north of Paris, on Oct. 1, 2014, for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Oct. 5.

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Parade for China's National Day held in Yokohama Chinatown

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A parade is held in Chinatown in Yokohama southwest of Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2014, to commemorate China's National Day.

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Fukushima wins bronze in women's 200 meters

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Chisato Fukushima squats after finishing third in the women's 200 meters final at the Asian Game in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Matsumoto wins silver in men's Greco-Roman 66 kg

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Ryutaro Matsumoto (L) faces off against South Korea's Ryu Han Su in the men's Greco-Roman 66 kilogram wrestling final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. Matsumoto captured silver.

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Prehistory fish fossils found as new freshwater species

KANAZWA, Japan - The education board in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, displays fossils of a new freshwater fish species of the Sinamia family unearthed from a stratum in the first half of the Cretaceous period, or 130 million years ago, in the Sea of Japan city on Oct. 1, 2014. The board has given the scientific name of Sinamia Kukurihime to the fish after the name of a local shrine.

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New theater to open for junior comic storytellers

TOKYO, Japan - Master "rakugo" comic storyteller Kokontei Shinsuke (C) holds a banner for his soon-to-be opened "Kanda Renjakutei" theater in Tokyo with "futatsume," or junior rakugo tellers, on Oct. 1, 2014, to give them more opportunities to perform before spectators.

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High school girls join pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - High school girls join a pro-democracy campaign on a main Hong Kong street near government buildings in the territory, an autonomous region within China, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Mitsukoshi promotes suits designed for Chinese men

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsukoshi Department Store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district promotes suits designed for Chinese men, as seen in this photo taken on Oct. 1, 2014, to capitalize on an increase in tourists from China and Japan's expansion of duty-free products for foreign visitors.

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Japan win silver in women's handball

INCHEON, South Korea - Japanese women handball players defend their goal during the final against South Korea at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. Japan succumbed to South Korea 29-19, and had to settle for silver.

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Man smiles at apartment built for 2011 disaster evacuees

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - A man smiles on the balcony of his public apartment on Oct. 1, 2014, in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, built for evacuees after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami at the start of relocation to dwelling units from shelters in the northeastern Japan city.

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Lights seen at facility for volcanic eruption victims

KISO, Japan - Lights are on in all rooms of a facility housing climbers killed or injured by Mt. Ontake's eruptions in Kiso in the central Japan prefecture of Nagano on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Flowerbeds made of recycled uranium fuel containers

OKAYAMA, Japan - The Japan Atomic Energy Agency's Environmental Engineering Center shows to the press flowerbeds made of cylindrical aluminum containers once used for uranium fuel-enriching centrifuges in Kagamino, Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Man checks apartment built for 2011 disaster evacuees

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - A man checks his public apartment on Oct. 1, 2014, in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, built for evacuees after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami at the start of relocation to dwelling units from shelters in the northeastern Japan city.

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Women with China's flag seals watch Nat'l Day ceremony

BEIJING, China - Chinese women, bearing heart-shaped seals with national-flag patterns on their cheeks, watch a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of their country's founding at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Oct. 1, 2014.