Land minister invalidates Okinawa decision

Land minister invalidates Okinawa decision

TOKYO, Oct. 27 Kyodo - Defense Minister Gen Nakatani attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2015, after Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Keiichi Ishii invalidated Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga's revocation of his predecessor's approval of landfill work for the relocation of a key U.S. military base within the prefecture. Nakatani said he will soon prepare for the resumption of the work.

Royals top prospect gets chance to make history

Royals top prospect gets chance to make history

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 27 Kyodo - Raul Mondesi, son of the former Los Angeles Dodger with the same name, answers questions from reporters in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2015, after being added to the Royals' World Series roster. If he plays, the 20-year-old infielder will become the first player ever to make his major league debut in the World Series, the Royals said.

Suntory's sheep-shaped whisky bottles

Suntory's sheep-shaped whisky bottles

OSAKA, Japan - A manufacturing line of sheep-shaped whisky bottles is seen at Suntory Yamazaki Distillery in Shimamoto Town, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 27, 2014. 2015 is the Year of the Sheep.

Suntory's sheep-shaped whisky bottles

Suntory's sheep-shaped whisky bottles

OSAKA, Japan - Sheep-shaped whisky bottles move on a production line at Suntory Yamazaki Distillery in Shimamoto Town, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 27, 2014. The Japanese distiller will release the product in November since 2015 is the Year of the Sheep.

2015 New Year's greeting card to be sold from Oct. 30

2015 New Year's greeting card to be sold from Oct. 30

TOKYO, Japan - A woman holds a New Year's card for 2015 with a Hello Kitty motif (R) in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2014. A smartphone user can combine the design with his or her own photo with the aid of a special application program. Japan Post Co. said it will start selling the card from Oct. 30.