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Women in Kesennuma knit to build world-class brand

SENDAI, Japan - Local women in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, practice knitting on Sept. 4, 2013 in the coastal city, which was badly hit by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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1 and a half years after quake

SENDAI, Japan - Combination photos from a Kyodo News helicopter show an area in the city of Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 13, 2011 (top), shortly after the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and about one and a half years later on Sept. 4, 2012 (bottom).

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1 and a half years after quake

SENDAI, Japan - Combination photos from a Kyodo News helicopter show an area in the city of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 7, 2011 (top), shortly after the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and about one and a half years later on Sept. 4, 2012 (bottom).

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1 and a half years after quake

SENDAI, Japan - Combination photos from a Kyodo News helicopter show an area in the city of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 10, 2011 (top), shortly after the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and about one and a half years later on Sept. 4, 2012 (bottom).

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1 and a half years after quake

SENDAI, Japan - Combination photos from a Kyodo News helicopter show a ballpark in the city of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 12, 2011 (L), shortly after the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and about one and a half years later on Sept. 4, 2012 (R).

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1 and a half years after quake

SENDAI, Japan - Combination photos from a Kyodo News helicopter show the Haramachi thermal power plant in the city of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 12, 2011 (L), shortly after the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and about one and a half years later on Sept. 4, 2012 (R).

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1 and a half years after quake

SENDAI, Japan - Combination photos from a Kyodo News helicopter show a coastal area stretching from the town of Shinchi, Fukushima Prefecture (front), to the town of Yamamoto, Miyagi Prefecture (back), on March 28, 2011 (L), shortly after the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and about one and a half years later on Sept. 4, 2012 (R).

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1 and a half years after quake

SENDAI, Japan - Combination photos from a Kyodo News helicopter show Sendai port in Miyagi Prefecture on March 25, 2011 (top), after the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and about one and a half years later on Sept. 4, 2012 (bottom).

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Colorful temporary barber shop in tsunami-hit Ofunato

OFUNATO, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 4, 2011, shows a colorful temporary barber shop called ''New Shimizu'' in a coastal area ravaged by the massive March 11 tsunami in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture. An artist and volunteers painted the building as the barber, Yasuo Shimizu (L), wanted it to be cheerful and encouraging to local people.

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Indians' Fukudome vs. Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Cleveland Indians right fielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Sept. 4, 2011. Fukudome went 1-for-5 in a 9-6 win for the Indians.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. A's

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki (L) steals second base in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 4, 2011. Ichiro went 2-for-5 with an RBI in an 8-5 loss for the Mariners.

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Nadal advances to U.S. Open 4th round

NEW YORK, United States - Defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Argentina's David Nalbandian in a men's singles third-round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 4, 2011. Nadal advanced to the fourth round by beating Nalbandian 7-6, 6-1, 7-5.

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Athletics' Matsui vs. Mariners

OAKLAND, United States - Oakland Athletics left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 4, 2011. Matsui went 3-for-5, all doubles, in an 8-5 win for the A's.

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Nadal advances to U.S. Open 4th round

NEW YORK, United States - Defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Argentina's David Nalbandian in a men's singles third-round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 4, 2011. Nadal advanced to the fourth round by beating Nalbandian 7-6, 6-1, 7-5.

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Bolt wins 200m at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaica's Usain Bolt gestures after receiving the gold medal at the awards ceremony for the men's 200 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Bolt finished in 19.40 seconds in the final the previous day.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Yohan Blake (L), third runner of the Jamaican men's 4x100-meter relay squad, points to anchor Usain Bolt, who holds a giant replica of a check for $100,000, a special award for setting a new world record at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. The Jamaican men's relay team won the gold medal in a world record time of 37.04 seconds.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaica's third runner Yohan Blake (2nd from front L) passes the baton to anchor Usain Bolt (front L) in the final of the men's 4x100 meters relay at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Darvis Patton (front R) of the United States could not hand the baton to anchor Walter Dix (2nd from front R). Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record of 37.04 seconds.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaican team anchor Usain Bolt finishes first in the final of the men's 4x100-meter relay at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record of 37.04 seconds.

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Savinova wins 800m at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Mariya Savinova (front L) of Russia competes with Caster Semenya (front R) of South Africa in the last straight of the women's 800-meter final at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Savinova won the gold medal in 1:55.87, while Semenya finished second in 1:56.35.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaican team anchor Usain Bolt throws the baton in the air after finishing first in the final of the men's 4x100-meter relay at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record of 37.04 seconds.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaican team anchor Usain Bolt (C) powers ahead of the pack in the final of the men's 4x100-meter relay at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record of 37.04 seconds.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaican team anchor Usain Bolt (front) powers down the home strait in the final of the men's 4x100-meter relay at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record of 37.04 seconds.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - (from L) Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt, members of the Jamaican men's 4x100-meter relay squad, hold their gold medals at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica set a new world record of 37.04 seconds in the final the same day.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - (from L) Michael Frater, Nesta Carter, Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, members of the Jamaican men's 4x100-meter relay squad, celebrate their victory at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica set a new world record of 37.04 seconds in the final the same day.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - (from L) Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt, members of the Jamaican men's 4x100-meter relay squad, pose by the scoreboard showing their new world record of 37.04 seconds at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaican team anchor Usain Bolt celebrates after finishing first in the final of the men's 4x100-meter relay at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record of 37.04 seconds.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - The Jamaican men's 4x100-meter relay squad members walk along the track after finishing first in the race at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record of 37.04 seconds.

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United States wins women's 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - (From L) Bianca Knight, Carmelita Jeter, Marshevet Myers and Allyson Felix, members of the U.S. women's 4x100-meter relay squad, celebrate their victory carrying the Stars and Stripes at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. The United States won the gold medal in 41.56 seconds.

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High school reopens in Tripoli

TRIPOLI, Libya - Students of an all-girls high school in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, reunite with schoolmates on Sept. 4, 2011, as the school reopens after the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi's rule.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaica's Usain Bolt pulls his uniform from his chest, after anchoring the Jamaican team to a first place finish in the final of men's 4x100-meter relay at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record time of 37.04 seconds.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaican team anchor Usain Bolt celebrates after finishing first in the final of the men's 4x100-meter relay at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record of 37.04 seconds.

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United States wins women's 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Allyson Felix (L), second runner of the U.S. women's 4x100-meter relay squad, celebrates their victory with anchor Carmelita Jeter, carrying the Stars and Stripes, at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. The United States won the gold medal in 41.56 seconds.

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Farah wins 5,000m at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Britain's Mohamed Farah responds to applause by spectators while carrying the Union Jack after finishing first in the final of the men's 5,000 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Farah, a native of Somalia, won the gold medal in 13:23.36.

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High school reopens in Tripoli

TRIPOLI, Libya - Students of an all-girls high school in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, reunite with schoolmates on Sept. 4, 2011, as the school reopens after the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi's rule.

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Jamaica wins 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Jamaican team anchor Usain Bolt (front L) sets off after receiving the baton from third runner Yohan Blake (front R) in the final of the men's 4x100-meter relay at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Jamaica won the gold medal in a world record of 37.04 seconds.

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Anime fans at Saitama shrine festival

KUKI, Japan - Fans of the comic and animation series ''Lucky Star,'' some in costume, carry a portable shrine decorated with images of characters from the series as part of the annual Haji Festival of Washinomiya Shrine in Kuki, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 4, 2011. The venue has special significance for ''Lucky Star'' fans, as it is the inspiration for a shrine featured in the series.

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Anime fans at Saitama shrine festival

KUKI, Japan - Fans of the comic and animation series ''Lucky Star,'' some in costume, carry a portable shrine decorated with images of characters from the series as part of the annual Haji Festival of Washinomiya Shrine in Kuki, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 4, 2011. The venue has special significance for ''Lucky Star'' fans, as it is the inspiration for a shrine featured in the series.

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Savinova wins 800m at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Mariya Savinova of Russia rejoices after finishing first in the final of women's 800 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Savinova won the gold medal in 1:55.87.

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Japan to tackle historic yen surge

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Finance Minister Jun Azumi leaves a Tokyo hotel on Sept. 4, 2011, after he and three other Cabinet members handling economic issues under new Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held a meeting. The ministers agreed to quickly implement measures to stem the yen's historic surge. Azumi said during a television program earlier in the day that he will raise the issue of the strong yen at the forthcoming meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven advanced economies.

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Savinova wins 800m at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Mariya Savinova of Russia rejoices carrying the national flag after finishing first in the final of women's 800 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Savinova won the gold medal in 1:55.87.

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Semenya wins silver in 800m at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Caster Semenya (front R) of South Africa congratulates Mariya Savinova (front L) of Russia for winning the final of women's 800 meters in 1:55.87 at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Semenya, gold medalist at the previous world championships competition in Berlin, finished second in 1:56.35.

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Japan to tackle historic yen surge

TOKYO, Japan - Motohisa Furukawa, Japan's economic and fiscal policy minister, answers reporters' questions after he and three other Cabinet members handling economic issues under new Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2011. The ministers agreed to quickly implement measures to stem the yen's historic surge.

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Farah wins 5,000m at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Britain's Mohamed Farah (bottom) receives congratulations from runner-up Bernard Lagat of the United States after finishing first in the final of the men's 5,000 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Farah, a native of Somalia, won the gold medal in 13:23.36.

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Ye wins Golf 5 Ladies

MIZUNAMI, Japan - Ye Liying of China holds the winner's trophy after securing her first career Japan LPGA title at the Golf 5 Ladies at Mizunami Country Club in Gifu Prefecture on Sept. 4, 2011.

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Nuclear minister eyes standards for reactors' lifespan

TOKYO, Japan - Goshi Hosono, a minister tasked with handling Japan's nuclear crisis, speaks during a group media interview in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2011. Hosono said that the government needs to set definitions and standards for how long existing nuclear power reactors should be allowed to operate before they are decommissioned.

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Strong typhoon crosses Japan

NARA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 4, 2011, shows a collapsed slope in Gojo, Nara Prefecture, after powerful Typhoon Talas crossed western Japan.

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Farah wins 5,000m at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Britain's Mohamed Farah thrusts his fist after finishing first in the final of the men's 5,000 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. Farah, a native of Somalia, won the gold medal in 13:23.36.

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High school hula competition in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Dancers from Kikai High School in Kagoshima Prefecture perform during a hula competition at Akiba Square hall in Tokyo's Akihabara district on Sept. 4, 2011. The Kikai High School team won the Hula Girls Koshien competition for high school students. The event had originally been scheduled for late March in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, but was canceled due to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

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Morofuji wins Fujisankei Classic

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan - Japan's Masatsugu Morofuji raises the winner's plate after earning his first career JGTO Tour victory at the weather-shortened Fujisankei Classic at Fujizakura Country Club in Yamanashi Prefecture on Sept. 4, 2011.

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Kirui wins gold in men's marathon

DAEGU, South Korea - Kenya's Abel Kirui crosses the line in a season-best 2 hours, 7 minutes, 38 seconds, winning gold in the men's marathon at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011.