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Chinese boat in collisions

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a Chinese fishing boat which collided with a Japan Coast Guard vessel near the Senkaku Islands, administered by Japan but also claimed by China and Taiwan, at Ishigaki port in Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2010. The Naha District Public Prosecutors Office decided on Sept. 24 to release the captain of the boat who had been detained over the incident.

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Damaged Japan Coast Guard vessel

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Japan Coast Guard vessel Mizuki, damaged from collisions with a Chinese fishing boat at sea near the disputed Senkaku Islands, at a port on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2010. The Naha District Public Prosecutors Office decided on Sept. 24 to release the captain of the boat who had been detained over the incident.

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Demonstration over maritime collision

BEIJING, China - Demonstrators protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2010, over a collision between a Chinese fishing boat and two Japan Coast Guard vessels in the East China Sea.

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Demonstration over maritime collision

BEIJING, China - Demonstrators protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2010, over a collision between a Chinese fishing boat and two Japan Coast Guard vessels in the East China Sea.

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Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot against Robin Soderling of Sweden in a quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 8, 2010. Federer advanced to the semifinals.

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Ichiro doubles

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki doubles in the fifth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 8, 2010.

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Ichiro doubles

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki doubles in the fifth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 8, 2010.

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Ichiro singles

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 8, 2010.

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Ichiro singles

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 8, 2010.

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Sakamoto wins gold at women's world championships

MOSCOW, Russia - Hitomi Sakamoto of Japan holds the medal she won after rallying to beat Russia's Lorisa Oorzhak in the final of the women's 48-kilogram division at the world wrestling championships in Moscow on Sept. 8, 2010, winning her seventh world championship gold medal.

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Sakamoto wins gold at women's world championships

MOSCOW, Russia - Hitomi Sakamoto of Japan rallies to beat Russia's Lorisa Oorzhak in the final of the women's 48-kilogram division at the world wrestling championships in Moscow on Sept. 8, 2010, winning her seventh world championship gold medal.

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Toyota's 2nd Brazilian plant

SOROCABA, Brazil - Toyota Motor Corp. Vice President Atsushi Niimi (L) takes part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Japanese automaker's second Brazilian car assembly factory in the city of Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, on Sept. 8, 2010.

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Beijing protest at Japan over island row

BEIJING, China - People protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2010, after a Japan Coast Guard patrol boat detained a Chinese trawler near the disputed Senkaku Islands, called Diaoyu Island in China, in the East China Sea.

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Judo chief meets sumo champion

TOKYO, Japan - International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer (R) shakes hands with Mongolian grand sumo champion Hakuho in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2010, prior to the beginning of the world judo championships.

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Beijing protest at Japan over island row

BEIJING, China - People protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2010, after a Japan Coast Guard patrol boat detained a Chinese trawler near the disputed Senkaku Islands, called Diaoyu Island in China, in the East China Sea.

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Hong Kong protest at Japan over island row

HONG KONG, China - Demonstrators march in Hong Kong on Sept. 8, 2010, in protest at the previous day's detention by a Japan Coast Guard patrol boat of a Chinese trawler near the disputed Senkaku Islands, called Diaoyu Island in China, in the East China Sea.

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Beijing protest at Japan over island row

BEIJING, China - People protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2010, after a Japan Coast Guard patrol boat detained a Chinese trawler near the disputed Senkaku Islands, called Diaoyu Island in China, in the East China Sea.

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Japan-China boats collision over island row

ISHIGAKI, Japan - Crew members of a Chinese trawler are seen on deck at a port in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2010. The Japan Coast Guard arrested the boat's captain following a minor collision near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea the previous day.

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Japan-China boats collision over island row

ISHIGAKI, Japan - Crew members of a Chinese trawler are seen on deck at a port in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2010. The Japan Coast Guard arrested the boat's captain following a minor collision near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea the previous day.

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U.S. Navy on alert for N. Korea instability

TOKYO, Japan - Adm. Patrick Walsh, commander of the Hawaii-based U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets a group of reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2010. He said the United States is on alert to respond to any incidents involving North Korea as the country appears to be entering the process of laying the groundwork for the eventual succession to power of one of leader Kim Jong Il's sons.

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Ozawa denies giving Kan cold shoulder

TOKYO, Japan - Ichiro Ozawa, a kingpin of the ruling Democratic Party, speaks about his challenge to Prime Minister Naoto Kan in the party's presidential election during an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2010. Ozawa said he would give a key Cabinet post to Kan if he is elected as DPJ leader and becomes prime minister.

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Croatian foreign minister meets press in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2010. Jandrokovic said his country will work with Japan in assisting in the reconstruction of Afghanistan.

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Japan-China boat collision in island row

ISHIGAKI, Japan - This photo shows the Japan Coast Guard boat Mizuki docked at a pier in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2010, after a minor collision with a Chinese trawler near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea the previous day.

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N. Korea on eve of 62nd anniv. of establishment

PYONGYANG, North Korea - School students walk past a signboard in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2010, the eve of the 62nd anniversary of North Korea's establishment. The board bears a slogan referring to leader Kim Jong Il's visit to China in August.

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Actress returns home after award

NARITA, Japan - Actress Eri Fukatsu arrives at Narita airport near Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2010, after winning the best actress award for her performance in the film ''Akunin'' (Villain) at the 2010 Montreal World Film Festival.

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Actress returns home after award

NARITA, Japan - Actress Eri Fukatsu (C), film director Lee Sang Il (R), and actor Satoshi Tsumabuki (L) arrive at Narita airport near Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2010. Fukatsu won the best actress award for her performance in the film ''Akunin'' (Villain) at the 2010 Montreal World Film Festival, which was directed by Lee and also stars Tsumabuki.

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Beijing protest at Japan over island row

BEIJING, China - People protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2010, holding up signs demanding Japan ''get out'' after a Japan Coast Guard patrol boat detained a Chinese trawler near the disputed Senkaku Islands, called Diaoyu Island in China, in the East China Sea the previous day.

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Beijing protest at Japan over island row

BEIJING, China - About 40 demonstrators march in protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2010, after a Japan Coast Guard patrol boat detained a Chinese trawler near the disputed Senkaku Islands, called Diaoyu Island in China, in the East China Sea the previous day.

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Ozawa denies giving Kan cold shoulder

TOKYO, Japan - Ichiro Ozawa, a kingpin of the ruling Democratic Party, speaks about his challenge to Prime Minister Naoto Kan in the party's presidential election during an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2010. Ozawa said he would give a key Cabinet post to Kan if he is elected as DPJ leader and becomes prime minister.

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Japan business leaders in China

BEIJING, China - Hiromasa Yonekura (C), chairman of the Japan Business Federation, or Nippon Keidanren, and Fujio Cho (L), chairman of Toyota Motor Corp., meet Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (R) in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2010.

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Downpour hits areas of Japan

TOKYO, Japan - A road is seen damaged in Tokyo's Chiyoda area on Sept. 8, 2010. Typhoon Malou weakened to a tropical storm that day after bringing heavy rain to central and eastern regions of the country, with downtown Tokyo observing 68.0 millimeters of rain per hour, the third-highest for the month of September on record.

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N. Korea on eve of 62nd anniv. of establishment

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People walk near a signboard in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2010, the eve of the 62nd anniversary of North Korea's establishment. The board bears a celebratory slogan as well as a map showing the route taken by leader Kim Jong Il on his visit to China in August.

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Japan Coast Guard vessel Mizuki after collision

ISHIGAKI, Japan - Japan Coast Guard employees examine the damage on the starboard side of their patrol vessel Mizuki at Okinawa Prefecture's Ishigaki port on Sept. 8, 2010, after a Chinese trawler collided with the ship near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea the previous day.

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Japan Coast Guard vessel Mizuki after collision

ISHIGAKI, Japan - Japan Coast Guard employees examine the damage on the starboard side of their patrol vessel Mizuki at Okinawa Prefecture's Ishigaki port on Sept. 8, 2010, after a Chinese trawler collided with the ship near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea the previous day.

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BOJ's Shirakawa at Diet panel

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks during a meeting of the House of Representatives Financial Affairs Committee on Sept. 8, 2010, in Tokyo, attended by Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L), and Financial Services Minister Shozaburo Jimi (2nd from L). Shirakawa said the BOJ will further ease its monetary policy to boost the economy, if risks to growth become clear.

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Kan receives salute

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan (3rd from L), accompanied by Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa (2nd from L), received the salute of a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2010. (Pool photo)

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BOJ's Shirakawa at Diet panel

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks during a meeting of the House of Representatives Financial Affairs Committee on Sept. 8, 2010, in Tokyo. Shirakawa said the central bank will further ease its monetary policy to boost the economy, if risks to growth become clear.

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Hakuho's autobiography to be published in Sept.

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo grand champion Hakuho shows off his autobiography to be published on Sept. 8, 2010, during a news conference at his stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Aug. 30.

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Japanese pop art at Versailles

PARIS, France - Contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami speaks at a news conference at the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris on June 8, 2010. An exhibition of his work will open Sept. 14 amid a high level of interest as well as criticism regarding the display of Japanese pop art at the World Heritage site.

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Japanese pop art at Versailles

PARIS, France - Contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami (R) and Jean-Jacques Aillagon, president of the Chateau de Versailles Spectacles, who is in charge of an exhibition of Murakami's work, speak to reporters at the palace on the outskirts of Paris on June 8, 2010. The exhibition will open Sept. 14 amid a high level of interest as well as criticism regarding the display of Japanese pop art at the World Heritage site.

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Uniqlo operator logs record Sept.-Feb. sales, profit

TOKYO, Japan - Tadashi Yanai (L), chairman and president of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of Uniqlo casual clothing stores, briefs reporters on the company's earnings report for the business year that ended in February at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on April 8, 2010. Yanai reported record-high consolidated sales and operating profit for the year on the back of brisk demand for its autumn and winter products.

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Uniqlo operator logs record Sept.-Feb. sales, profit

TOKYO, Japan - Tadashi Yanai, chairman and president of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of Uniqlo casual clothing stores, briefs reporters on the company's earnings report for the business year that ended in February at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on April 8, 2010. Yanai reported record-high consolidated sales and operating profit for the year on the back of brisk demand for its autumn and winter products.

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Uniqlo operator logs record Sept.-Feb. sales, profit

TOKYO, Japan - Tadashi Yanai, chairman and president of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of Uniqlo casual clothing stores, briefs reporters on the company's earnings report for the business year that ended in February at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on April 8, 2010. Yanai reported record-high consolidated sales and operating profit for the year on the back of brisk demand for its autumn and winter products.

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Uniqlo operator logs record Sept.-Feb. sales, profit

TOKYO, Japan - Tadashi Yanai, chairman and president of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of Uniqlo casual clothing stores, briefs reporters on the company's earnings report for the business year that ended in February at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on April 8, 2010. Yanai reported record-high consolidated sales and operating profit for the year on the back of brisk demand for its autumn and winter products.

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Honda's new automatic transmission for Cub scooters

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito shows off the company's new automatic transmission mechanism (R) for CV Matic motorcycles at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2009, planning to install it in Cub-style scooters to be rolled out in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia in 2010. Ito also unveiled the world's first Dual Clutch Transmission (L) for use in motorcycles.