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Chinese President Xi to attend APEC summit

Chinese President Xi to attend APEC summit

Chinese residents gather on Nov. 14, 2023, in San Francisco, California, to welcome the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit.

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Nursing care foods displayed at San Francisco food fair

Nursing care foods displayed at San Francisco food fair

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - A company employee (R) from San Diego, California, samples a nursing care food at a food fair in San Francisco on Jan. 11, 2015. Japan's farm ministry and food companies introduced nursing care foods at the fair to promote the export of the foods in today's rapidly aging society.

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Tesla Motors opens California plant to press

Tesla Motors opens California plant to press

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Assembly line robots are at work at Tesla Motors Inc.'s plant in Fremont, California, on Jan. 8, 2015, during its opening to the media. The U.S. venture business for electric vehicles said it has improved plant productivity by increasing the use of robots.

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Giants beat Royals in World Series Game 5

Giants beat Royals in World Series Game 5

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Fans celebrate after the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 in Game 5 of the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco, the United States, on Oct. 26, 2014.

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Giants beat Royals in World Series Game 5

Giants beat Royals in World Series Game 5

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Billy Butler (L) of the Kansas City Royals looks frustrated after being called out on strikes during the eighth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco, the United States, on Oct. 26, 2014. The Giants won 5-0.

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World Series Game 5

World Series Game 5

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Zak Williams, the son of the late actor Robin Williams, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 26, 2014.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - The San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a two-run single to center in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014. The Giants won 11-4 to even the series.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - A Kansas City Royals fan looks dejected after the team loses 11-4 to the San Francisco Giants in Game 4 of the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Pro-Palestine mural completed in Oakland, U.S.

Pro-Palestine mural completed in Oakland, U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Palestinian artist Nidal El Khairy (2nd from L) and others pose on Aug. 10, 2014, as participants in a project to draw a huge mural in Oakland, California, to protest Israel's military attacks on the Gaza Strip in the Palestine Autonomous Region and call for the solidarity of Palestinian people.

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6 pref. governors seek business ties with U.S. startups

6 pref. governors seek business ties with U.S. startups

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Six Japanese prefectural governors - (from L) Hidehiko Yuzaki of Hiroshima, Ryuta Ibaragi of Okayama, Yasushi Furukawa of Saga, Hiroshi Ogawa of Fukuoka, Katsusada Hirose of Oita (3rd from R) and Heita Kawakatsu of Shizuoka (far R) - pose for photos with officials of the U.S.-Japan Council, organizer of a conference at Stanford University in California to discuss ways to develop business ties with companies based in Silicon Valley, on July 28, 2014.

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6 pref. governors attend confab in CA for business ties

6 pref. governors attend confab in CA for business ties

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Six Japanese prefectural governors -- (from R) Hidehiko Yuzaki of Hiroshima, Hiroshi Ogawa of Fukuoka, Heita Kawakatsu of Shizuoka, Ryuta Ibaragi of Okayama, Katsusada Hirose of Oita and Yasushi Furukawa of Saga, attend a conference at Stanford University in California to explore ways to develop business ties with companies based in Silicon Valley on July 28, 2014.

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Honda's prototype car compatible with Google software

Honda's prototype car compatible with Google software

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Photo taken in San Francisco on June 26, 2014, shows Honda Motor Co.'s prototype car compatible with Android Auto, a software developed by Google Inc.

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Honda's prototype car compatible with Google software

Honda's prototype car compatible with Google software

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Photo taken in San Francisco on June 26, 2014, shows Honda Motor Co.'s prototype car compatible with Android Auto, a software developed by Google Inc.

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Google unveils smartwatch

Google unveils smartwatch

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - U.S. information technology powerhouse Google Inc. unveils three models of its smartwatch, a web-connected wearable device, in San Francisco on June 25, 2014.

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Google unveils smartwatch

Google unveils smartwatch

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Photo shows a model of Google Inc.'s smartwatch, made by LG Electronics Inc. of South Korea, unveiled by Google in San Francisco on June 25, 2014.

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Kraken bitcoin exchange planning to expand into Japan

Kraken bitcoin exchange planning to expand into Japan

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Jesse Powell, chief executive officer of San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange Kraken, is interviewed by Kyodo News in San Francisco on March 17, 2014. Kraken is planning to expand into Japan where a local exchange for the bitcoin virtual currency failed in February, Powell said in the interview.

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Restaurant accepting bitcoin

Restaurant accepting bitcoin

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - A "B" mark is displayed at a Japanese restaurant in San Francisco on March 17, 2014, indicating its acceptance of bitcoin.

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Apple unveils lighter iPad

Apple unveils lighter iPad

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., unveils a new thinner and lighter version of its tablet computer called the "iPad Air" at an event in San Francisco on Oct. 22, 2013.

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Apple unveils lighter tablet

Apple unveils lighter tablet

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., unveils a new thinner and lighter version of its tablet computer called "iPad Air" at a San Francisco event on Oct. 22, 2013.

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Apple unveils lighter tablet

Apple unveils lighter tablet

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Phil Schiller, Apple Inc.'s senior vice president, explains a new lineup of its tablet computers at a San Francisco event on Oct. 22, 2013.

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Apple unveils lighter tablet

Apple unveils lighter tablet

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Photo taken in San Francisco on Oct. 22, 2013, shows Apple Inc.'s new thinner and lighter version of its tablet computer called "iPad Air" (L) and iPad mini (R).

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Human letters on U.S. beach

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.

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Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer unveils the preview version of Windows 8.1 in San Francisco on June 26, 2013.

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Google developers conference

Google developers conference

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Google Inc. CEO Larry Page speaks during the company's annual developers conference in San Francisco on May 15, 2013.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Robinson Cano (C) raises his MVP trophy surrounded by teammates after the Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. Cano, the New York Yankees second baseman, was named the tournament's MVP.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japan manager Koji Yamamoto (far L) and players bow to fans in stands after losing to Puerto Rico 3-1 in the World Baseball Classic semifinal at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japan pitcher Atsushi Nomi is pictured after Alex Rios (L) of Puerto Rico hit a two-run homer during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013. Puerto Rico won 3-1.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Hirokazu Ibata of Japan hits an RBI single during the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Puerto Rico at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013. Puerto Rico won 3-1.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Takashi Toritani of Japan slides into third base for a triple during the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal against Puerto Rico at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013. Puerto Rico won 3-1.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Hirokazu Ibata of Japan hits an RBI single during the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Puerto Rico at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013. Puerto Rico won 3-1.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Softbank Hawks Chairman Sadaharu Oh acknowledges the crowd after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013, before the World Baseball Classic semifinal game between Japan and Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico won 3-1.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japan starter Kenta Maeda throws the first pitch against Puerto Rico in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013. Shortstop Hayato Sakamoto is seen in the right back. Puerto Rico won 3-1.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Sadaharu Oh (R), Softbank Hawks chairman, and Tatsunori Hara, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, prepare to throw out the ceremonial first pitches at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013, before the World Baseball Classic semifinal game between Japan and Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico won 3-1.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japan starter Kenta Maeda pitches against Puerto Rico in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013. Puerto Rico won 3-1.

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MLB World Series Game 2

MLB World Series Game 2

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence hits a sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2012. The Giants won 2-0 to go two up in the series.

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MLB World Series Game 2

MLB World Series Game 2

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence returns to the dugout after hitting a sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2012. The Giants won 2-0 to go two up in the series.

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MLB World Series Game 2

MLB World Series Game 2

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (L) tags Detroit Tigers infielder Prince Fielder at home during the second inning of Game 2 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2012. The Giants won 2-0 to go two up in the series.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval (48) is cheered by fans after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval runs to third after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval (48) runs to second after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. In back left is Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval (48) is cheered by fans after hitting a two run home run during the third inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval is congratulated by teammate Angel Pagan (16) after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Nobel Prize winners Yamanaka, Gurdon

Nobel Prize winners Yamanaka, Gurdon

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japanese researcher Shinya Yamanaka (L) and British biologist John Gurdon attend a press conference in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. They shared their delight at jointly winning this year's Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on artificially derived multipurpose stem cells.

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Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

Giants beat Tigers in MLB World Series Game 1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval is congratulated by teammate Angel Pagan (16) after hitting a home run in the first inning of Game 1 of the major league World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24, 2012. The Giants won 8-3 with Sandoval hitting three home runs.

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Uniqlo opens 1st U.S. West Coast store

Uniqlo opens 1st U.S. West Coast store

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Tadashi Yanai (3rd from R), president and chairman of Fast Retailing Co., operator of the Uniqlo casual clothing store chain, attends the opening ceremony for a Uniqlo store in San Francisco on Oct. 5, 2012, the chain's first store on the West Coast of the United States.

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Uniqlo on U.S. West Coast

Uniqlo on U.S. West Coast

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Photo taken on Oct. 4, 2012, shows a Uniqlo casual clothing store in San Francisco, which will be opened by Fast Retailing Co. on Oct. 5 as its first one on the West Coast of the United States.

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Japanese join beach cleaning in U.S. West Coast

Japanese join beach cleaning in U.S. West Coast

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Members of a Japanese family join beach cleaning activities in San Francisco on Sept. 15, 2012. Significant amounts of debris generated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan have washed up on U.S. West Coast beaches.

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Apple introduces iPhone 5

Apple introduces iPhone 5

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - A Sept. 12, 2012, photo taken in San Francisco shows comparison of an iPhone 5 (L) and iPhone 4S after Apple Inc. introduced the iPhone 5 during a media event.

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Antinuke demonstration in U.S.

Antinuke demonstration in U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Protesters march in San Francisco on Aug. 6, 2012, the 67th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima, calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and nuclear power.

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