Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Quito's World Heritage town in Ecuador

OSAKA, Japan - The old town area of Quito, Ecuador, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is shown in this file photo taken on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Nature conservation educator

YATSUSHIRO, Japan - Shoko Tsuru, a nature conservation educator authorized by the Nature Conservation Society of Japan, takes photos to conduct an ecology survey on mudflats at the mouth of the Kuma River in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2013. She leads a dam-removal campaign for the river. (Photo by Tatsuya Hagiwara)

E

Red Sox head to World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino hits a one-out grand slam during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013. The Red Sox won 5-2, advancing to the World Series.

E

Uehara named ALCS MVP as Boston heads to World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara raises the American League Championship Series MVP trophy at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013, after the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in Game 6 to advance to the World Series. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

E

Machida wins Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Tatsuki Machida (C), winner of Skate America, poses for photos at the award ceremony in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013, with Adam Rippon (L) and Max Aaron, both of the United States, who finished second and third.

E

Malaysian ruling party election

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Mukhriz Mahathir, the son of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, appears before supporters near Alor Setar in northwestern Malaysia on Oct. 19, 2013. Mukhriz lost his bid to become vice president of the United Malays National Organization, the country's ruling party, in the party's election held the same day, according to results announced early on Oct. 20.

E

Malaysian ruling party election

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Mukhriz Mahathir (L), the son of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, shakes hands with a supporter near Alor Setar in northwestern Malaysia on Oct. 19, 2013. Mukhriz lost his bid to become vice president of the United Malays National Organization, the country's ruling party, in the party's election held the same day, according to results announced early on Oct. 20.

E

Machida wins Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Tatsuki Machida performs during the men's free program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Machida won the competition.

E

Machida wins Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Tatsuki Machida performs during the men's free program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Machida won the competition.

E

Machida wins Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Tatsuki Machida performs during the men's free program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Machida won the competition.

E

Machida wins Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Tatsuki Machida holds his medal after winning Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Uehara named ALCS MVP as Boston heads to World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara raises the American League Championship Series MVP trophy at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013, after the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in Game 6 to advance to the World Series. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

E

Red Sox head to World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013. The Red Sox won 5-2, advancing to the World Series.

E

Red Sox head to World Series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Shane Victorino (R) celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013. The Red Sox won 5-2, advancing to the World Series.

E

Red Sox head to World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa throws in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013. The Red Sox won 5-2, advancing to the World Series.

E

Red Sox head to World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa throws in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013. The Red Sox won 5-2, advancing to the World Series.

E

Red Sox head to World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013. The Red Sox won 5-2, advancing to the World Series.

E

Human letters on U.S. beach

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - People form letters to create the message "FUKUSHIMA IS HERE" on a beach in San Francisco, California, on Oct. 19, 2013, seeking solidarity with people affected by radiation leaks in Japan's Fukushima Prefecture and calling on the Japanese government to take resolute measures to deal with the nuclear crisis.

E

Fukushima mothers' chorus in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Members of the Fukushima Mothers' Chorus Association, based in Fukushima Prefecture hit by the 2011 March earthquake and tsunami disasters, perform at the second Japan-U.S. Chorus Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Fukushima mothers' chorus in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Ryoka Endo (2nd from R), senior high school student from Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, stands on the stage at the second Japan-U.S. Chorus Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Oct. 19, 2013, as one of the representatives of Fukushima, hit by the 2011 March earthquake and tsunami disasters. Members of the Fukushima Mothers' Chorus Association performed songs at the concert.

E

Fukushima mothers' chorus in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Members of the Fukushima Mothers' Chorus Association, based in Fukushima Prefecture hit by the 2011 March earthquake and tsunami disasters, perform at the second Japan-U.S. Chorus Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Fukushima mothers' chorus in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Members of the Fukushima Mothers' Chorus Association, based in Fukushima Prefecture hit by the 2011 March earthquake and tsunami disasters, perform at the second Japan-U.S. Chorus Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Machida wins Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Tatsuki Machida performs during the men's free program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Machida won the competition.

E

Fukushima mothers' chorus in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Members of the Fukushima Mothers' Chorus Association, based in Fukushima Prefecture hit by the 2011 March earthquake and tsunami disasters, perform at the second Japan-U.S. Chorus Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Machida wins Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Tatsuki Machida performs during the men's free program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Machida won the competition.

E

Asada at Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's short program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Asada led after the short program.

E

Asada at Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Mao Asada acknowledges cheers from spectators after her performance in the women's short program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Asada led after the short program.

E

Asada at Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's short program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Asada led after the short program.

E

Asada at Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's short program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Asada led after the short program.

E

Maldives presidential election

MALE, Maldives - Women stage a sit-in protest in Male, the capital of Maldives, on Oct. 19, 2013, against interference by police that led to the cancellation of the rerun of the country's presidential election, which was scheduled for that day.

E

Asada at Skate America

DETROIT, United States - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's short program at Skate America in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 19, 2013. Asada led after the short program.

E

Lolita fashion

SAPPORO, Japan - About 30 women clad in the so-called Lolita fashion visit a tourist spot, the former Hokkaido prefectural government office in Sapporo, northern Japan, during an event on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Lolita fashion

SAPPORO, Japan - Four women clad in the so-called Lolita fashion pose for photos in Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, northern Japan, during an event on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Lolita fashion

SAPPORO, Japan - About 30 women clad in the so-called Lolita fashion visit a tourist spot, the former Hokkaido prefectural government office in Sapporo, northern Japan, during an event on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Abe's brother visits Yasukuni

TOKYO, Japan - Senior Vice Foreign Minister Nobuo Kishi answers reporters' questions after visiting the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2013, during its annual autumn festival. Kishi is the younger brother of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

E

Abe in Fukushima

SOMA, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tries octopus during a visit to a fishing port in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2013. Abe observed fisheries activities which restarted in September after being suspended due to leaks of contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

E

Abe in Fukushima

SOMA, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tries white bait during a visit to a fishing port in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2013. Abe observed fisheries activities which restarted in September after being suspended due to leaks of contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

E

Mt. Fuji

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, shows Mt. Fuji covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Typhoon aftermath

OSHIMA, Japan - Dogs are employed in a search and rescue operation on Izu Oshima island south of Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2013, three days after the island was hit by Typhoon Wipha. A vessel of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force is visible in the background.

E

Mt. Fuji

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News airplane over the city of Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture, shows Mt. Fuji covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 19, 2013.

E

Typhoon aftermath

OSHIMA, Japan - Members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force search for missing people on Izu Oshima island south of Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2013, three days after the island was hit by Typhoon Wipha.

E

Mt. Fuji chosen as Heritage site

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture, shows trees in autumn colors at the foot of snow-capped Mt. Fuji on Oct. 19, 2012. The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO on June 22, 2013, decided to inscribe Mt. Fuji on the World Heritage List.