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Icelandic firm sells whale meat to Japan

LONDON, England - File photo taken on Oct. 15, 2010, shows a whale meat restaurant in Reykjavik. Icelandic company Hvalur has shipped 631 tons of finback whale meat to Japan in the first nine months of 2010, sources close to the matter said on Nov. 5, 2010.

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Thailand eyes Japanese cosplayers to boost tourism

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai ''cosplay ambassadors'' Pennapams Thawornpradit (L) and Kanussawun Numviriyachoh, pose for photos in their costumes on Oct. 5, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. The two, appointed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, will visit Japan to call out to fellow ''cosplayers'' and anime fans to experience the costume role-playing culture in their country.

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Thailand eyes Japanese cosplayers to boost tourism

BANGKOK, Thailand - Costume role players pose for photos at a ''cosplay'' event in Bangkok, Thailand, on Oct. 5, 2010. ''Cosplay'' culture, in which people dress up as characters in Japanese anime, manga comic books and video games, is popular among youngsters in Thailand, and costume events are held frequently in the country.

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U.S. pitches spy drone to Japan

LOS ANGELES, United States - Photo shows a control facility for unmanned surveillance aircraft shown at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Oct. 5, 2010. The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. showed off the Block 20 Global Hawk, which the Japanese Defense Ministry is considering buying, for the first time to the Japanese media

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U.S. pitches spy drone to Japan

LOS ANGELES, United States - The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. showed an unmanned surveillance aircraft, which the Japanese Defense Ministry is considering buying, for the first time to the Japanese media at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Oct. 5, 2010.

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BOJ restores zero-rate policy

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa walks off after wrapping up a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010. The BOJ decided at its policy meeting through the same day to restore its zero-interest-rate policy to prop up the nation's economy amid the appreciation of the yen.

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Murton tops Ichiro

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Matt Murton of the United States walks past photographers as he leaves the Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010, after a game against the Yakult Swallows. The 29-year-old former Colorado Rockies player belted a record 213th hit of the season the same day breaking Ichiro Suzuki's 1994 Japanese baseball single-season hit record of 210.

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Japan's Shueisha holds manga exhibition in Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey - A visitor looks at a Japanese comic book display at a contemporary art museum in Istanbul on Oct. 5, 2010. Major Japanese publisher Shueisha Inc. is holding an exhibition called ''Discover Manga! The World of Shonenjump'' at the museum through Oct. 17 to promote Japanese comic books.

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Japan's Shueisha holds manga exhibition in Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey - A visitor looks at a mosaic of an image taken from Japanese comic ''NARUTO'' at a contemporary art museum in Istanbul on Oct. 5, 2010. Major Japanese publisher Shueisha Inc. is holding an exhibition called ''Discover Manga! The World of Shonenjump'' at the museum through Oct. 17 to promote Japanese comic books.

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Kan returns home from ASEM summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan waves upon his arrival at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Oct. 5, 2010, after attending a summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting in Brussels. Kan met on the sidelines with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao for the first time since bilateral ties became strained over maritime collisions the previous month near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

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Murton tops Ichiro

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Matt Murton of the United States watches his RBI double, his 213th hit of the season, in the ninth inning of a game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010. The 29-year-old former Colorado Rockies player broke Ichiro Suzuki's 1994 Japanese baseball single-season hit record of 210 the same day.

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Murton breaks single-season hits record in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Matt Murton raises his hat to acknowledge fans after he broke Ichiro Suzuki's Japanese baseball single-season hit record by belting his 211th hit of the season during a game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010.

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Murton breaks single-season hits record in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Matt Murton hits a two-run single, his 211th hit of the season, during the second inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010. Murton from the United States broke Ichiro Suzuki's Japanese baseball single-season hit record set in 1994.

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Murton breaks single-season hits record in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Matt Murton hits a two-run single, his 211th hit of the season, during the second inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010. Murton from the United States broke Ichiro Suzuki's Japanese baseball single-season hit record set in 1994.

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Murton breaks single-season hits record in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Matt Murton hits a two-run single, his 211th hit of the season, during the second inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010. Murton from the United States broke Ichiro Suzuki's Japanese baseball single-season hit record set in 1994.

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Murton breaks single-season hits record in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Matt Murton hits a two-run single, his 211th hit of the season, during the second inning of a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010. Murton from the United States broke Ichiro Suzuki's Japanese baseball single-season hit record set in 1994.

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Japan eyes new SDF deployment near disputed waters

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010. Kitazawa said the Defense Ministry has been studying a new Self-Defense Forces' deployment covering Japan's southwestern islands in view of China's stepped-up naval activities there near disputed waters.

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Nadal beats Giraldo at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - World No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory over Santiago Giraldo of Colombia at the Japan Open on Oct. 5, 2010, at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo. Nadal won 6-4, 6-4.

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Nadal beats Giraldo at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - World No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand return in his match against Santiago Giraldo of Colombia at the Japan Open on Oct. 5, 2010 at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo. Nadal won 6-4, 6-4.

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BOJ restores zero-rate policy

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks during a news conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010, after the central bank decided to restore its zero-interest rate policy in a bid to prop up the nation's economy overshadowed by the rising yen.

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Uniqlo-Toray 206-gram down outerwear

TOKYO, Japan - Undated photo shows ''New Ultra Light Down'' outerwear series by casual clothing store chain operator Uniqlo Co. The operator said Oct. 5, 2010, it has developed a 206-gram garment that weighs about one-third of standard products, in collaboration with synthetic fiber maker Toray Industries Inc.

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BOJ restores zero-rate policy

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks during a news conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010, after the central bank decided to restore its zero-interest rate policy in a bid to prop up the nation's economy overshadowed by the rising yen.

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BOJ restores zero-rate policy

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks during a news conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010, after the central bank decided to restore its zero-interest rate policy in a bid to prop up the nation's economy overshadowed by the rising yen.

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Kansai Electric starts mega solar system operation

SAKAI, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 5, 2010, shows solar panels belonging to a mega solar power generation plant of Kansai Electric Power Co. located in the Sakai city waterfront area in Osaka Prefecture. The company, which started operation of the plant the same day, became the first power utility in Japan to launch commercial operations of such a large-scale solar power plant.

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NTT Docomo's Galaxy smartphone

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows NTT Docomo Inc.'s Galaxy S smartphone. The mobile phone operator said on Oct. 5, 2010, that it will release the Galaxy S later this month. The smartphone features a next-generation organic electroluminescent display that enables users to enjoy high-quality video content, even under strong sunlight.

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NTT Docomo's Galaxy smartphone

TOKYO, Japan - Models show off the Galaxy S smartphone (L) and Galaxy Tab tablet device during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010. NTT Docomo Inc. said it will be releasing the products, which are manufactured by South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co., in Japan.

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CEATEC electronic shows open in Chiba

CHIBA, Japan - Information technology and electronics fair CEATEC Japan 2010 opens at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Oct. 5, 2010. A total of 616 companies and groups, including 196 from overseas, have registered to exhibit their products and technologies in 2,255 booths at the five-day show.

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Kansai Electric starts mega solar system operation

SAKAI, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 5, 2010, shows solar panels belonging to a mega solar power generation plant of Kansai Electric Power Co. located in the Sakai city waterfront area in Osaka Prefecture. The company, which started operation of the plant the same day, became the first power utility in Japan to launch commercial operations of such a large-scale solar power plant.

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BOJ weighs monetary easing

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa enters the head office of the central bank in Tokyo for the second day of a two-day policy meeting on Oct. 5, 2010. The meeting, which could unveil additional monetary easing steps, came as the yen's strength adds concern about downside risks to the Japanese economy. (Pool photo)

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CEATEC electronic shows open in Chiba

CHIBA, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. exhibits the robot car ''EPORO,'' which is equipped with a collision-avoiding system and remote-controlling battery charger, at the information technology and electronics fair CEATEC Japan 2010 at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Oct. 5, 2010. A total of 616 companies and groups, including 196 from overseas, have registered to exhibit their products and technologies in 2,255 booths at the five-day show.

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Veteran governor to retire

FUKUOKA, Japan - Fukuoka Gov. Wataru Aso meets reporters outside his official residence in Fukuoka City on Oct. 5, 2010. He said he will not run in the next election for a fifth four-year term. He has served since 1995.

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CEATEC electronic shows open in Chiba

CHIBA, Japan - Information technology and electronics fair CEATEC Japan 2010 opens at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Oct. 5, 2010. A total of 616 companies and groups, including 196 from overseas, have registered to exhibit their products and technologies in 2,255 booths at the five-day show.

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BOJ weighs monetary easing

TOKYO, Japan - The Bank of Japan holds the second day of its two-day policy meeting on Oct. 5, 2010, discussing possible additional monetary easing steps, as the yen's strength is adding concern about downside risks to the Japanese economy. (Pool Photo)

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Veteran governor to retire

FUKUOKA, Japan - Fukuoka Gov. Wataru Aso (R) meets reporters outside his official residence in Fukuoka City on Oct. 5, 2010. He said he will not run in the next election for a fifth four-year term. He has served since 1995.

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DPJ kingpin Ozawa

TOKYO, Japan - Ruling Democratic Party of Japan kingpin Ichiro Ozawa leaves home in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2010. An independent judicial panel recommended the previous day that Ozawa should be indicted over a political funds scandal involving his fund management body, making him the first politician to be indicted under the review system.