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China actress Fan at 'green' Tokyo film festival

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese actress Fan Bingbing (C) walks on a special ''green carpet'' on the first day of the 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo's Roppongi entertainment district on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Model Sasaki at 'green' Tokyo film festival

TOKYO, Japan - Fashion model and actress Nozomi Sasaki walks on a special ''green carpet'' on the first day of the 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo's Roppongi entertainment district on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Kubo, Kabira attend 'green' Tokyo film festival

TOKYO, Japan - Freelance announcer Junko Kubo (L) and newscaster Jon Kabira (R) walk on a special ''green carpet'' on the first day of the 22nd Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo's Roppongi entertainment district on Oct. 17, 2009. Kubo and Kabira emceed the event featuring about 270 films.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (C) is greeted by his teammates after hitting a homer over the right-field fence off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Brian Fuentes in the eleventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez watches his homer over the right-field fence off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Brian Fuentes in the eleventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Derek Jeter hits a solo homer off Los Angeles Angels starter Joe Saunders in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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H. Matsui singles, Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-4 as the Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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Japan's Asada 2nd in season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Mao Asada falls on the ice during her free skating program at the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Asada won the silver with a total of 173.99 points.

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S. Korea's Kim Yu Na wins season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - South Korea's Kim Yu Na performs her free skating program during the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Kim won the title with a new world record of 210.03 points.

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S. Korea's Kim wins season-opening Grand Prix, Japan's Asada 2nd

PARIS, France - Japan's Mao Asada (L), the silver medalist, South Korea's Kim Yu Na (C), the gold medalist, and Japan's Yukari Nakano, the bronze medalist, pose during an awards ceremony for the Ice Skating Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Japan's Yukari Nakano come in 3rd at season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Yukari Nakano performs her free skating program during the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Nakano won the bronze with a total of 165.70 points.

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Japan's Asada 2nd in season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Mao Asada performs her free skating program during the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Asada rose one spot from third to second with a total of 173.99 points.

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Japan's Asada 2nd in season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Mao Asada performs her free skating program during the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Asada rose one spot from third to second with a total of 173.99 points.

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Oda rallies to win season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Nobunari Oda holds up his gold medal in the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Oda grabbed his fourth career Grand Prix title with 242.53 points.

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Japan's Tsurumi wins women's uneven bars silver at worlds

LONDON, England - Japan's Koko Tsurumi acknowledges the crowd during an award ceremony after winning the silver medal in the women's uneven bars final at the World Gymnastics Championships in London on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Japan's Asada 2nd in season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Mao Asada performs her free skating program during the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Asada rose one spot from third to second with a total of 173.99 points.

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Japan's Tsurumi wins women's uneven bars silver at worlds

LONDON, England - Japan's Koko Tsurumi (L), the silver medalist, China's He Kexin (2nd from L), the gold medalist, joint bronze medalist Ana Porgras of Romania (2nd from R) and Rebecca Bross of the United States, pose on the podium during an award ceremony for the women's uneven bars final at the World Gymnastics Championships in London on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Japan's Tsurumi wins women's uneven bars silver at worlds

LONDON, England - Japan's Koko Tsurumi holds the silver medal she won in the women's uneven bars final at the World Gymnastics Championships in London on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Japan's Tsurumi wins women's uneven bars silver at worlds

LONDON, England - Japan's Koko Tsurumi competes in the women's uneven bars final at the World Gymnastics Championships in London on Oct. 17, 2009. Tsurumi won the silver in the event.

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Oda rallies to win season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Nobunari Oda performs his free skating program during the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Oda, who was second after the short program, won the gold with 242.53 points.

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Japan's Tsurumi wins women's uneven bars silver at worlds

LONDON, England - Japan's Koko Tsurumi competes in the women's uneven bars final at the World Gymnastics Championships in London on Oct. 17, 2009. Tsurumi won the silver in the event.

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Oda rallies to win season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Nobunari Oda performs his free skating program during the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Oda, who was second after the short program, won the gold with 242.53 points.

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Oda rallies to win season-opening Grand Prix

PARIS, France - Japan's Nobunari Oda performs his free skating program during the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris on Oct. 17, 2009. Oda, who was second after the short program, won the gold with 242.53 points.

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Tokyo International Film Festival to begin for 9-day run

TOKO, Japan - (From L to R) Japanese actresses Tae Kimura, Ryoko Hirosue and Miki Nakatani arrive for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Tokyo International Film Festival to begin for 9-day run

TOKO, Japan - Japanese actress Masami Nagasawa waves as she arrives for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Tokyo International Film Festival to begin for 9-day run

TOKO, Japan - American actress Sigourney Weaver arrives for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Tokyo International Film Festival to begin for 9-day run

TOKO, Japan - Japanese film director Yoshimitu Morita, flanked by actresses Tomoka Kurotani (L) and Koyuki, poses as he arrives for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009.

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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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Tokyo International Film Festival to begin for 9-day run

TOKO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) and his wife Miyuki arrive for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009.

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Tokyo International Film Festival to begin for 9-day run

TOKO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama speaks during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009. (Pool photo)

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Ishikawa surges into lead at Japan Open

IRUMA, Japan - Teenage star Ryo Ishikawa reacts after rolling in a birdie putt on the 18th hole in the third round of the Japan Open golf tournament at Musashi Country Club in Saitama Prefecture on Oct. 17, 2009. Ishikawa fired a sizzling 7-under-par 65 to roar into the lead.

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Stosur to meet Schiavone in Japan Women's Open final

OSAKA, Japan - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark reacts after missing a point against Samantha Stosur of Australia during their semifinal match at the Japan Women's Open Tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 17, 2009. Stosur won 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 to move into the final against Italian Francesca Schiavone.

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Stosur to meet Schiavone in Japan Women's Open final

OSAKA, Japan - Australian Samantha Stosur serves to defending champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during their semifinal match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 17, 2009. Stosur won 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 to move into the final against Italian Francesca Schiavone.

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Yamasaki, Tanaka help Rakuten advance to PLCS 2nd stage

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Softbank Hawks in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 17, 2009. Tanaka allowed one unearned run in a complete game as the Eagles won 4-1 to move into the second stage of the series to face the Nippon Ham Fighters.

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Yamasaki, Tanaka help Rakuten advance to PLCS 2nd stage

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after his team beat the Softbank Hawks 4-1 in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 17, 2009. The Eagles will face the Nippon Ham in the series second stage.

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Yamasaki, Tanaka help Rakuten advance to PLCS 2nd stage

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' Takeshi Yamasaki hits a three-run homer over the left-field fence in the fifth inning against the Softbank Hawks in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 17, 2009. The Eagles won 4-1 to move into the second stage of the series to face the Nippon Ham Fighters.

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Princess Aiko takes part in school athletic meet

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Aiko (C), the daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, celebrates after her team won a relay race in an athletic meet at Gakushuin Primary School in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Princess Aiko takes part in school athletic meet

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Aiko runs during a relay race in an athletic meet at Gakushuin Primary School in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009, with her father Crown Prince Naruhito and mother Crown Princess Masako watching her among spectators. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Princess Aiko takes part in school athletic meet

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Aiko (R), the daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, receives the baton from her teammate during a relay race in an athletic meet at Gakushuin Primary School in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Princess Aiko takes part in school athletic meet

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Aiko (L), the daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, hands over the baton to her teammate during a relay race in an athletic meet at Gakushuin Primary School in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)