N. Korea's marathon attracts 1,000 foreigners

N. Korea's marathon attracts 1,000 foreigners

PYONGYANG, April 10 Kyodo - About 1,000 foreigners from around 40 countries enter the May Day Stadium, the world's largest soccer stadium with a seating capacity of 150,000, in Pyongyang on April 10, 2016, to run in the Mangyongdae Prize Marathon. The marathon was part of events celebrating the birthday of the late North Korean founder Kim Il Sung.

Balloons released carrying DVDs on sinking of S. Korean warship

Balloons released carrying DVDs on sinking of S. Korean warship

SEOUL, South Korea - Members of an anti-North Korean civic group release balloons carrying materials including around 300 DVDs containing an investigation report on the sinking of a South Korean warship in Imjingak, near the demilitarized zone north of Seoul, South Korea, on June 10, 2010. About 200 portable radios, 2,000 1 dollar bills and around 150,000 fliers were also attached to the balloons.

Balloons released carrying DVDs on sinking of S. Korean warship

Balloons released carrying DVDs on sinking of S. Korean warship

SEOUL, South Korea - Members of an anti-North Korean civic group release balloons carrying materials including around 300 DVDs containing an investigation report on the sinking of a South Korean warship in Imjingak, near the demilitarized zone north of Seoul, South Korea, on June 10, 2010. About 200 portable radios, 2,000 1 dollar bills and around 150,000 fliers were also attached to the balloons.

Yakuza nabbed for stealing Peko-chan doll

Yakuza nabbed for stealing Peko-chan doll

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Peko-chan mascot dolls, which were retrieved from recycle shops in the city of Osaka, are stored at a police station in the city of Wakayama. Police said on Sept. 2 they have arrested Hiroshi Inaba, an executive of a crime syndicate, for allegedly stealing a Peko-chan mascot doll from a store of confectionery maker Fujiya Co. in Wakayama. The dolls are thought to trade for around 150,000 yen (about $1,600) to 200,000 yen among collectors.

Showcase of Japanese pop culture opens in Paris

Showcase of Japanese pop culture opens in Paris

PARIS, France - Young men and women chat at the annual Japan Expo, which begins July 2. The four-day event started with the prospect of drawing a crowd of around 150,000, the largest in the history of the exhibition showcasing Japanese pop culture.

Showcase of Japanese pop culture opens in Paris

Showcase of Japanese pop culture opens in Paris

PARIS, France - Women take a look at a booth at the annual Japan Expo, which begins in a Paris suburb July 2. The four-day event started with the prospect of drawing a crowd of around 150,000, the largest in the history of the exhibition showcasing Japanese pop culture.