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Hokkaido cranes to Taiwan

KUSHIRO, Japan - Local elementary school pupils sing during a ceremony in Kushiro, Hokkaido, northern Japan, held on Sept. 13, 2011, prior to the departure of a pair of red-crowned cranes to Taiwan. The city of Kushiro will lend the birds, a species designated as a special national natural treasure, to Taiwan for an indefinite period of time. Known as a symbol of longevity and conjugal love in Japan, the crane is also popular in Taiwan, which asked Kushiro in 2009 to donate some of the birds.

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5 major banks report group net profits for April-Sept.

TOKYO, Japan - Takashi Tsukamoto, president of Mizuho Financial Group Inc., briefs reporters on the company's midterm earnings report for fiscal 2009 at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2009.

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JAL incurs net loss of 131.2 bil. yen in April-Sept.

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines Corp. President Haruka Nishimatsu listens to a question from a reporter during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2009. Nishimatsu announced that JAL incurred a net loss of 131.22 billion yen in the April-September period.

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JAL incurs net loss of 131.2 bil. yen in April-Sept.

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines Corp. President Haruka Nishimatsu speaks about the company's midterm earnings report for fiscal 2009 at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2009.

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JAL incurs net loss of 131.2 bil. yen in April-Sept.

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines Corp. President Haruka Nishimatsu speaks about the company's midterm earnings report for fiscal 2009 at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2009.

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Clijsters wins 2009 U.S. Open women's singles title

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium celebrates after beating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins 2009 U.S. Open women's singles title

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium (R), her husband Brian Lynch and their daughter Jada pose with the winner's trophy after Clijsters' victory over Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won 7-5, 6-3.

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Ichiro reaches 200 hits for record 9th straight season

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki answers questions from reporters after reaching 200 hits for the ninth consecutive season in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium shows off the trophy she won in the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters beat Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium (R), who won the women's singles at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, and Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark show off the winners and runner-up trophies after their final match at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Ichiro reaches 200 hits for record 9th straight season

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki celebrates his team's win over the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 13, 2009. Suzuki became the first player in major league history to reach 200 hits in nine consecutive seasons when he hit an RBI infield single in the second inning in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Rangers.

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Wozniacki misses U.S. Open tennis title

NEW YORK, United States - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Kim Clijsters of Belgium during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Wozniacki was beaten 5-7, 3-6.

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Wozniacki misses U.S. Open tennis title

NEW YORK, United States - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Kim Clijsters of Belgium during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Wozniacki was beaten 5-7, 3-6.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won the women's singles, beating Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won the women's singles, beating Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3.

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Ichiro reaches 200 hits for record 9th straight season

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki responds to cheers from his supporters after reaching 200 hits in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers Sept. 13, 2009, at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Suzuki reached 200 hits for the ninth consecutive season, a feat unprecedented in major league history.

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Ichiro reaches 200 hits for record 9th straight season

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI infield single to shortstop Elvis Andrus in the second inning, reaching 200 hits for the ninth consecutive season Sept. 13, 2009, a feat unprecedented in major league history. Suzuki broke a tie with Hall of Famer Willie Keeler, who had eight consecutive 200-hit seasons from 1894-1901, when he hit No. 200 in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

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Ichiro reaches 200 hits for record 9th straight season

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI infield single to shortstop Elvis Andrus in the second inning, reaching 200 hits for the ninth consecutive season Sept. 13, 2009, a feat unprecedented in major league history. Suzuki broke a tie with Hall of Famer Willie Keeler, who had eight consecutive 200-hit seasons from 1894-1901, when he hit No. 200 in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

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Ichiro reaches 200 hits for record 9th straight season

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI infield single to shortstop Elvis Andrus in the second inning, reaching 200 hits for the ninth consecutive season Sept. 13, 2009, a feat unprecedented in major league history. Suzuki broke a tie with Hall of Famer Willie Keeler, who had eight consecutive 200-hit seasons from 1894-1901, when he hit No. 200 in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

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Federer in U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Roger Federer of Switzerland plays in the semifinal at the U.S. Open tennis tournament against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Federer advanced to the final against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina.

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Federer in U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Roger Federer of Switzerland plays in the semifinal at the U.S. Open tennis tournament against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Federer advanced to the final against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina.

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Del Potro in U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays in the semifinal at the U.S. Open tennis tournament against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Del Potro advanced to the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland.

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Del Potro in U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays in the semifinal at the U.S. Open tennis tournament against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Del Potro advanced to the final against Roger Federer of Switzerland.

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Hatoyama meets FIFA chief Blatter

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Hatoyama (R), Japan's prime minister in waiting, chats with Sepp Blatter, president of soccer's world governing body FIFA, at a Tokyo hotel on Sept. 13, 2009. Hatoyama and Blatter met during a party to congratulate Blatter on receiving a Japanese government decoration.

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Hatoyama meets FIFA chief Blatter

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Hatoyama (R), Japan's prime minister in waiting, chats with Sepp Blatter, president of soccer's world governing body FIFA, as each holds a special Japanese national team shirt bearing their name at a Tokyo hotel on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Hatoyama meets FIFA chief Blatter

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Hatoyama (R), Japan's prime minister in waiting, and Sepp Blatter (C), president of soccer's world governing body FIFA, hold up their special Japanese national team shirts bearing their names at a Tokyo hotel on Sept. 13, 2009. Motoaki Inukai (L), president of the Japan Football Association, presented them with the shirts.

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Kotooshu beats Kisenosato at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (at back) drills out Kisenosato in a matter of seconds on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Russia wins in hoop event at world c'ships

ISE, Japan - The Russian team performs in a hoop event on the final day of the rhythmic gymnastics world championships at Mie Prefectural Sun Arena on Sept. 13, 2009. The team won the gold medal in the event.

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Italy wins ribbon-rope event at world c'ships

ISE, Japan - The Italian team performs with ribbons and ropes on the final day of the rhythmic gymnastics world championships at Mie Prefectural Sun Arena on Sept. 13, 2009. The team won the gold medal in the event.

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S. Korea's Bae wins Korea Open

CHEONAN, South Korea - South Korea's Bae Sang Moon holds up the trophy after coming from behind to successfully defend his title at the Korea Open at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan, South Korea, on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Hakuho off to flying start at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) makes mincemeat of Aminishiki (R) to get off to a convincing start in his bid to win consecutive titles on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Asashoryu beats Baruto at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (at back), who is trying to win his first title in three meets with an injured right knee, sends komusubi Baruto flying headfirst past the ringside seats on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Ishikawa finishes tied for 15th at Korea Open

CHEONAN, South Korea - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa waves to spectators after wrapping up the final round at the Korea Open at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan, South Korea, on Sept. 13, 2009. Ishikawa struggled to a 2-over 73 to finish in a tie for 15th.

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Spider lilies start blooming in Saitama Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Red spider lilies began blooming at Kinchakuda spider lily park in Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 13, 2009. Park officials said more than one million spider lilies are planted at the park, which will be in full bloom around Sept. 20.

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Moromizato wins Japan LPGA Championship by 6 strokes

SEKI, Japan - Shinobu Moromizato holds the trophy after her victory in the Japan LPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup at Gifuseki Country Club in Gifu Prefecture on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Hawks beat Eagles with Kawasaki's game-ending run

FUKUOKA, Japan - Munenori Kawasaki singles in the game-ending run in the ninth against the Rakuten Eagles at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 13, 2009. Softbank beat Rakuten 2-1 to end its four-game losing skid.

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Hawks beat Eagles, Sugiuchi pitches for complete game

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks pitcher Toshiya Sugiuchi acknowledges fans after pitching one-run ball for his fifth complete game of the season at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 13, 2009, as Softbank beat Rakuten 2-1 to end its four-game losing skid.

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Darvish delivers in return to Fighters

SAPPORO, Japan - Yu Darvish, in his long-waited return from shoulder fatigue, threw one-run ball over eight innings to lead the Nippon Ham Fighters to a 3-1 win over the Lotte Marines in snapping a six-game losing streak at Sapporo Dome on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Tanigaki likely to run in LDP leadership race

TOKYO, Japan -- Former Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki (in this undated file photo) is likely to run in the election to choose the next leader of Prime Minister Taro Aso's Liberal Democratic Party, which was battered in the Aug. 30 general election, LDP sources said Sept. 13, 2009.

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Himeji Castle appears on rice field

YUMESAKI, Japan - An image of world heritage-designated Himeji Castle, created from the leaves and ears of six different rice varieties in a rice field in Yumesaki, Hyogo Prefecture, is clearly seen on Sept. 13, 2009. The castle, together with Princess Sen (L, top), granddaughter of Edo Shogunate founder Tokugawa Ieyasu, can be observed until the rice is reaped in early October. About 1,500 students and volunteers helped plant rice seedlings in June under a farmer's project in the hope of drawing tourists.