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Work to shield groundwater flow at Fukushima nuke plant

SENDAI, Japan - The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's Nos. 1 to 4 reactor buildings (from foreground) are seen (L) from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 3, 2013. The other photo, taken on Sept. 5, 2014, shows work is under way to build underground ice walls around the basements of the buildings to prevent groundwater from seeping into them and becoming contaminated with radioactive substances.

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Publishing man intrigued by transparent organisms

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Sept. 5, 2013 shows Seiichi Sawai, president of publishing firm X-Knowledge Co., which specializes in books on architecture, holding his recently published picture book that introduces a broad range of transparent organisms.

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Sazae-san

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Midori Kato (L), the voice actress for the title role of Sazae-san (R) in the Japanese cartoon show, in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013.

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Secretive wartime weapons lab drawing fresh attention

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Enji Ota, one of the former workers who divulge their wartime memories in the documentary film "Army Noborito Laboratory," gives an interview on Sept. 5, 2013, in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after beating Mikhail Youzhny of Russia in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-0.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland plays against Andy Murray of Britain in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Wawrinka won 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after beating Mikhail Youzhny of Russia in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-0.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Mikhail Youzhny of Russia in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-0.

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Istanbul Olympic bid

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Hasan Arat (C in back), chairman of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Games, poses for photos in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sept. 5, 2013, along with young athletes from the Olympic candidate city vying with Tokyo and Madrid.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Mikhail Youzhny of Russia in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-0.

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Madrid Olympic bid

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Los Angeles Lakers player Pau Gasol holds a press conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sept. 5, 2013. The Spanish NBA star pitched Madrid in its bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics against rival candidate cities Tokyo and Istanbul.

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Istanbul Olympic bid

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Hasan Arat (C), chairman of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Games, holds a press conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sept. 5, 2013. Around him are young athletes from the Olympic candidate city vying with Tokyo and Madrid.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Andy Murray of Britain (R) shakes hands with Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland after losing 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to Wawrinka in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013.

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Tokyo's Olympic bid

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose answers a reporter's question in Buenos Aires on Sept. 5, 2013, after taking part in Tokyo's second official rehearsal for its final presentation before International Olympic Committee members decide on the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sept. 7 in the Argentine capital.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Andy Murray of Britain plays a forehand against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Wawrinka won 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Andy Murray of Britain reacts after losing a game to Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland during a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Wawrinka won 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

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Tokyo's Olympic bid

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose (L) is pictured in Buenos Aires on Sept. 5, 2013, after taking part in Tokyo's second official rehearsal for its final presentation before International Olympic Committee members decide on the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sept. 7 in the Argentine capital.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Andy Murray of Britain reacts after missing a return during a men's singles quarterfinal match against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Wawrinka won 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Andy Murray of Britain reacts after missing a shot during a men's singles quarterfinal match against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Wawrinka won 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland plays a backhand against Andy Murray of Britain in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013. Wawrinka won 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

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U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Andy Murray of Britain 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 5, 2013.

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G-20 summit in Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama shake hands before a summit of Group of 20 economies in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Abe leaves for Argentina

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe waves as he leaves Pulkovo airport in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013, to attend a general meeting of the International Olympic Committee in Buenos Aires.

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Japan-Brazil summit

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff shake hands ahead of their talks in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. (Pool photo)

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G-20 summit in Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) accepts U.S. President Barack Obama as Putin hosts a summit of Group of 20 economies in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Top U.S. diplomat on E. Asia

SEOUL, South Korea - Daniel Russel, U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, answers reporters' questions upon arriving at Incheon airport in South Korea on Sept. 5, 2013. The top U.S. diplomat on East Asia is in South Korea for a three-day visit, the first leg of a five-country Asian tour.

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G-20 summit in Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) accepts Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as Putin hosts a summit of Group of 20 economies in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Japan-U.S. summit

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and U.S. President Barack Obama (L) meet in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. They met on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of 20 economies. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan-U.S. summit

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and U.S. President Barack Obama are pictured before their meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. They met on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of 20 economies. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan-U.S. summit

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and U.S. President Barack Obama shake hands before their meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. They met on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of 20 economies. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan-U.S. summit

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and U.S. President Barack Obama shake hands before their meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. They met on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of 20 economies. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Tokyo Olympic bid

TOKYO, Japan - An illuminated message hoping for Tokyo's selection as host of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games is lit at Zojo Temple in the capital on Sept. 5, 2013, with Tokyo Tower also illuminated in the Olympic colors. The host city will be decided on Sept. 7 from Tokyo, Madrid and Istanbul.

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Japan-Russia summit

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. They met on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of 20 economies. (Pool photo)

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APEC Secretariat chief

TOKYO, Japan - Alan Bollard, executive director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013.

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Japan-Russia summit

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. They met on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of 20 economies. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Argentina summit

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner shake hands after their meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. They met on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of 20 economies. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Mazda's Nanjing plant

NANJING, China - Photo shows Mazda Motor Corp.'s CX-5 models being produced at its plant in Nanjing, China, on Sept. 5, 2013.

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Indonesian workers rally

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Tens of thousands of workers from Jakarta and surrounding cities march in the capital on Sept. 5, 2013, demanding a 50 percent wage hike from 2014.

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Japan-Russia summit

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2013. They met on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of 20 economies. (Pool photo)

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APEC meeting in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Transport ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum hold a meeting in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013. They agreed to create a plan for a safer, more efficient transportation network to be built by 2020 to better integrate the region's economies.

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Panasonic's "4K" TV

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 5, 2013, shows a new model of Panasonic Corp.'s Smart Viera TV. Panasonic said the same day it will begin selling the model, its first high-definition liquid crystal display television using "4K" technology, in Japan, Europe and the United States in mid-October.

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BOJ governor

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda holds a press conference at the central bank's head office in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013, after the BOJ's Policy Board meeting. Kuroda signaled his support for a planned two-stage consumption tax rise starting in April 2014, saying it will be "extremely difficult" for the central bank to deal with a potential fall in government bond prices if the government postpones the hike.

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Spring Airlines

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroshi Ugai (C), president of Spring Airlines Japan Co., holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013. The Japanese unit of the Chinese discount carrier Spring Airlines Co. plans to start scheduled passenger flights in late May 2014 linking Tokyo and three other cities in Japan.

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'Sazae-san' recognized as longest-running cartoon

TOKYO, Japan - Midori Kato (L), the voice actress who has been playing the title role of Sazae-san (R) in the Japanese cartoon show since the beginning, holds a certificate in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013, after the Japanese cartoon show, which began airing in 1969, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest-running animated series in the world.

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Digital textbook project

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a demonstration tablet for digital textbooks shown to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013. Twelve publishing houses announced the same day they have formed CoNETS, a consortium to jointly develop a common platform for digital textbooks for elementary, junior high and high school students.

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Digital textbook project

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a demonstration tablet and digital blackboard for digital textbooks shown to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013. Twelve publishing houses announced the same day they have formed CoNETS, a consortium to jointly develop a common platform for digital textbooks for elementary, junior high and high school students.

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Honda to start selling fully-renovated Fit hybrid

URAYASU, Japan - Honda Motor Co. unveils a fully-renovated version of the Fit hybrid (front) in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 5, 2013. With a fuel efficiency of 36.4 kilometers per liter, it is the most fuel-efficient car among gasoline-electric hybrids sold in Japan, apart from plug-in hybrids.

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Current Cabinet lineup to stay until summer 2014

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013. Suga said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will not reshuffle his Cabinet at least until the summer of 2014.

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Digital textbook project

TOKYO, Japan - Representatives of 12 publishing houses pose for photos during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2013. The publishers formed CoNETS, a consortium to jointly develop a common platform for digital textbooks for elementary, junior high and high school students. At center is Mitsumura Tosho Publishing Co. President Hiroshi Tokida, who heads CoNETS.

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Honda to start selling fully-renovated Fit hybrid

URAYASU, Japan - Takanobu Ito, president of Honda Motor Co., unveils a fully-renovated version of the Fit hybrid (C) in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 5, 2013. With a fuel efficiency of 36.4 kilometers per liter, it is the most fuel-efficient car among gasoline-electric hybrids sold in Japan, apart from plug-in hybrids.