Beatles exhibition opens in Japan to mark 50th anniv. of historic visit

Japanese designer Sonau Okamoto, a major collector of Beatles memorabilia, poses for a photo as a Beatles' exhibition opens at Ako Folk Culture Museum in Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 30, 2016, to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary pop group's visit to Japan. About 1,000 items, including records and books, are on display through Aug. 30. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo