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Man reads pen pal's letter from Russian-held island

KUSHIRO, Japan - Tadaaki Iwasaki, a former resident of Etorofu, one of the four Russian-held islands off Hokkaido, northern Japan, reads a letter in this file photo taken on Sept. 20, 2014, from his Russian pen pal Galina Burisovna Danilinichuk whom he met around 10 years earlier during her visa-free visit to Sapporo. She attends the Iwasaki family's grave on the island.

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Industry minister Obuchi offers resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi bows her head at the end of a press conference at her ministry on Oct. 20, 2014, after submitting her resignation over a political funds scandal. Obuchi was one of the five women who joined Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government in a Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 3.

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Industry minister Obuchi offers resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi leaves her ministry on Oct. 20, 2014, as she steps down from her post over a political funds scandal. Obuchi was one of the five women who joined Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government in a Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 3.

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Industry minister Obuchi offers resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi leaves her ministry on Oct. 20, 2014, as she steps down from her post over a political funds scandal. Obuchi was one of the five women who joined Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government in a Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 3.

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Industry minister Obuchi resigns from post

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi attends a press conference on Oct. 20, 2014, at her ministry after submitting her resignation over a political funds scandal. Obuchi was one of the five women who joined Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government in a Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 3.

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Industry minister Obuchi resigns from post

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi holds up a document at a press conference on Oct. 20, 2014, at her ministry after submitting her resignation over a political funds scandal. Obuchi was one of the five women who joined Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government in a Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 3.

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Industry minister Obuchi resigns from post

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi holds up a document at a press conference on Oct. 20, 2014, at her ministry after submitting her resignation over a political funds scandal. Obuchi was one of the five women who joined Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government in a Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 3.

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Industry minister Obuchi resigns from post

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi bows her head at a press conference on Oct. 20, 2014, at her ministry after submitting her resignation over a political funds scandal. Obuchi was one of the five women who joined Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government in a Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 3.

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Industry minister Obuchi resigns from post

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi bows her head at a press conference on Oct. 20, 2014, at her ministry after submitting her resignation over a political funds scandal. Obuchi was one of the five women who joined Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government in a Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 3.

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Industry minister Obuchi resigns from post

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi attends a press conference on Oct. 20, 2014, at her ministry after submitting her resignation over a political funds scandal. Obuchi was one of the five women who joined Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government in a Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 3.

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Industry minister Obuchi offers resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi leaves the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2014, after submitting her resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over a political funds scandal. Obuchi, daughter of former Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi and a fifth-term House of Representatives member, joined the Abe government in the Sept. 3 Cabinet reshuffle.

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Industry minister Obuchi offers resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi enters the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2014, to submit her resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over a political funds scandal. Obuchi, daughter of former Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi and a fifth-term House of Representatives member, joined the Abe government in the Sept. 3 Cabinet reshuffle.

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Ex-sex slaves in their 80s recount ordeals with Japanese soldiers

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia - An Indonesian woman, who only goes by the name Miyem, says on Sept. 20, 2014, on the outskirts of Yogyakarta on Java Island, Indonesia, that she was abducted by Japanese soldiers during World War II and was forced to have sex day and night.

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Photos from Mt. Ontake eruption

OSAKA, Japan - Firefighters and members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force carry an injured climber on Mt. Ontake on Sept. 20, 2014, after the 3,067-meter volcano straddling Nagano and Gifu prefectures in central Japan erupted before noon the previous day.

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Photos from Mt. Ontake eruption

OSAKA, Japan - Firefighters and members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force carry an injured climber on Mt. Ontake on Sept. 20, 2014, after the 3,067-meter volcano straddling Nagano and Gifu prefectures in central Japan erupted before noon the previous day.

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Former lower house speaker Doi dies at 85

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in August 1993 shows Takako Doi (R) taking the chair after being elected speaker of Japan's House of Representatives. Doi, who also led the Japan Socialist Party, the predecessor of the Social Democratic Party, from 1986 to 1991, died of pneumonia on Sept. 20, 2014. She was 85.

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Former lower house speaker Doi dies at 85

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in March 2003 shows Takako Doi, former House of Representatives speaker and leader of the Japan Socialist Party, the predecessor of the Social Democratic Party. Doi died of pneumonia on Sept. 20, 2014. She was 85. Doi was the first female speaker of the lower house from 1993 to 1996.

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Cosmetic surgery booming in land of smiles

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai female customers wait for their turns at a cosmetic surgery clinic in Bangkok on Sept. 20, 2014. Cosmetic surgery for minor changes is gaining popularity in Thailand due to solid economic growth and the influence of South Korean movie stars.

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Honda in action during Milan's losing game with Juventus

MILAN, Italy - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) of AC Milan jumps for the ball in a Serie A soccer match against Juventus at home on Sept. 20, 2014, en route to his team's 1-0 loss, their first defeat of the season.

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Dortmund lose 2-0 to Mainz

MAINZ, Germany - Shinji Kagawa of Dortmund bears down on the Mainz goal in the second half of an away match in the German Bundesliga in Mainz on Sept. 20, 2014. Dortmund lost 2-0.

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G-20 mulls fiscal steps to underpin growth

CAIRNS, Australia - Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso meets with reporters on Sept. 20, 2014, in Cairns, Australia, where he attended the meeting of finance chiefs of the Group of 20 leading economies. They discussed whether they can launch fiscal measures to underpin the global economy amid increasing concerns over an economic slowdown.

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DiCaprio appointed U.N. climate change representative

NEW YORK, United State - Actor Leonardo Dicaprio (L) and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon shake hands during a ceremony at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 20, 2014. The Hollywood star was named United Nations Messenger of Peace on Climate Change.

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Mainz beat Dortmund in 'Shinji vs Shinji' match

MAINZ, Germany - Japan internationals Shinji Okazaki (L) of Mainz and Shinji Kagawa of Dortmund seen in the first half of a German Bundesliga match in which they lined up against each other on Sept. 20, 2014, in Mainz. Mainz won 2-0.

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Okazaki celebrates goal against Dortmund

MAINZ, Germany - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) of Mainz is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal in the second half of a match against Dortmund in his 100th appearance in the German Bundesliga, helping the home side win 2-0 on Sept. 20, 2014, in Mainz.

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Sauries from Fukushima served to Hiroshima landslide victims

HIROSHIMA, Japan - About 600 sauries donated by a grocery store in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, are grilled with salt and served to victims of last month's deadly landslides in the western Japanese city of Hiroshima during a local autumnal festival on Sept. 20, 2014.

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Frankfurt's Hasebe advances with ball in Schalke game

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Japanese midfielder Makoto Hasebe of Eintracht Frankfurt advances with the ball in a German Bundesliga match against FC Schalke in Gelsenkirchen on Sept. 20, 2014. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Nakamura wins Japan's 1st gold medal at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Misato Nakamura (L) defeats Gulbadam Babamuratova of Turkmenistan in the women's 52 kg judo final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 20, 2014, to win Japan's first gold medal.

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Softbank's 'Pepper' robot for sale to corporate developers

TOKYO, Japan - Softbank Corp. unveils a "Pepper" humanoid robot in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2014, for sale to companies that plan to develop additional functions for the robot.

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Japan wins bronze medal in men's team sprint

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan cycling team wins the bronze medal in the men's team sprint on Sept. 20, 2014, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

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Frontale's Renato attempts shot in FC Tokyo game

KAWASAKI, Japan - Brazilian midfielder Renato of Kawasaki Frontale (L) attempts a shot in the first half of a J-League match against FC Tokyo at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, southwest of Tokyo, on Sept. 20, 2014. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Japan's dressage team wins silver medal

INCHEON, South Korea - Members of Japan's dressage team hold up bouquets after winning the silver medal on Sept. 20, 2014, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. The gold medal went to South Korea.

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Shishime wins bronze in men's judo 60 kg

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Toru Shishime holds a bouquet after winning the bronze medal in the men's judo 60 kg division on Sept. 20, 2014, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

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Takajo wins silver in men's judo 66 kg

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Tomofumi Takajo shows the silver medal he won in the men's judo 66 kg division on Sept. 20, 2014, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

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Nakamura wins gold medal in women's 52 kg judo

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Misato Nakamura holds up a bouquet after winning the women's 52 kg judo gold medal on Sept. 20, 2014, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

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Takajo wins silver medal in men's 66 kg judo match

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Tomofumi Takajo (below) succumbs to Tumurkhuleg Davaadorj of Mongolia during the men's 66 kg judo final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 20, 2014. Takajo won the silver medal.

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Yamagishi wins silver medal in women's 48 kg judo match

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Emi Yamagishi shows the silver medal she won in the women's 48 kg judo division at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 20, 2014.

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Comic character costume contest held in western Japan

YONAGO, Japan - Participants dressed up as characters from "GeGeGe no Kitaro," a popular comic series, pose in Sakaiminato, Shimane Prefecture, for a costume contest on Sept. 20, 2014. Its author, Shigeru Mizuki, hails from the western Japan city.

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Japan's Shishime wins bronze in men's 60kg-class judo

INCHEON, South Korea - Toru Shishime of Japan overpowers Sharafuddin Lutfilaev of Uzbekistan during the Asian Games men's 60kg-class judo competition at the Dowon Gymnasium in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 20, 2014. Shishime won the bronze.

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Ivanovic to play Wozniacki in Tokyo final

TOKYO, Japan - Serbian Ana Ivanovic returns a shot during a semifinal match against German Angelique Kerber at the Pan Pacific open in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 20, 2014. Ivanovic beat Kerber 7-5, 6-3 to reach the final.

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Ikeyama defends women's WBO atomweight belt

OSAKA, Japan - Nao Ikeyama (R) lands a right uppercut to the jaw of Masae Akitaya while defending her WBO atomweight crown in Osaka, Japan, on Sept. 20, 2014. Ikeyama defeated Akitaya by unanimous decision in their 10-round fight.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2014, in Incheon, South Korea, shows Yukiko Inui (R) and Risako Mitsui, who won the silver medal in synchronized swimming duet free routine final of the Asian Games.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2014, in Incheon, South Korea, shows Yukiko Inui (front) and Risako Mitsui, who won the silver medal in synchronized swimming duet free routine final of the Asian Games.

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Wozniacki to play Ivanovic in Tokyo final

TOKYO, Japan - Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki holds up her fist after defeating Spaniard Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 at the Pan Pacific open in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 20, 2014, to reach the final.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2014, in Incheon, South Korea, shows Yukiko Inui (front) and Risako Mitsui, who won the silver medal in synchronized swimming duet free routine final of the Asian Games.

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Ivanovic to play Wozniacki in Tokyo final

TOKYO, Japan - Serbian Ana Ivanovic expresses joy after defeating German Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 at the Pan Pacific open in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 20, 2014, to reach the final.

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Wozniacki to play Ivanovic in Tokyo final

TOKYO, Japan - Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki returns a shot during a semifinal match against Spaniard Garbine Muguruza at the Pan Pacific open in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 20, 2014. Wozniacki beat Muguruza 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 to reach the final.

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World's largest blanket created in disaster-hit Japan city

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Bernd Kestler, a German knitting artist from Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, and people affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake complete in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sept. 20, 2014, a giant blanket connecting more than 11,000 granny squares donated by knitters all over the world. Kestler is set to seek the listing of the 476-square-meter blanket as a new Guinness World Record for a crocheted blanket exceeding the current record of about 306 square meters.

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People produce giant blanket in disaster-hit Japan city

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - People in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, connect 20-square-centimeter granny squares gifted by knitters from across the world to create a giant blanket on Sept. 20, 2014, in a project led by Bernd Kestler, a German knitting artist from Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo. Kestler is set to seek the listing of the 476-square-meter blanket as a new Guinness World Record for a crocheted blanket exceeding the current record of about 306 square meters.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2014, in Incheon, South Korea, shows Yukiko Inui (front) and Risako Mitsui, who won the silver medal in synchronized swimming duet free routine final of the Asian Games.

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Godzilla appeals for traffic safety

KOCHI, Japan - Godzilla appeals for traffic safety on Sept. 20, 2014, in the city of Kami, Kochi Prefecture, in southwestern Japan. The local police station assigned Godzilla, who turned 60 this year, as its chief-for-a-day.