Feudal-era wooden tablet depicts rare sumo technique

Feudal-era wooden tablet depicts rare sumo technique

TONDABAYASHI, Japan - A wooden votive "ema" tablet from the Edo period (1603-1867) kept at a shrine in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, is seen in the western Japanese city on Oct. 16, 2014. The tablet depicts a sumo technique known as "kawazu-gake," or a leg-entangled throw.

Ponyo's child singer named 'panda ambassador'

Ponyo's child singer named 'panda ambassador'

TOKYO, Japan - Child singer Nozomi Ohashi poses for photos beside the ''Ueno Panda'' character during an event at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Feb. 26, 2011, to name her an ''ambassador'' to promote the popularity of two giant pandas that arrived from China. She is known for singing for the Japanese hit animation ''Gake no Ue no Ponyo'' (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea).

Ponyo's child singer named 'panda ambassador'

Ponyo's child singer named 'panda ambassador'

TOKYO, Japan - Child singer Nozomi Ohashi poses for photos beside the ''Ueno Panda'' character during an event at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Feb. 26, 2011, to name her an ''ambassador'' to promote the popularity of two giant pandas that arrived from China. She is known for singing for the Japanese hit animation ''Gake no Ue no Ponyo'' (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea).

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

TOKYO, Japan - Academy Award-winning animation movie director Hayao Miyazaki speaks to reporters on Oct. 1, 2009 after a Hiroshima District Court ruling in favor of residents in western Japan seeking to block a public works project they fear will spoil the scenery in a fishing district with old historical buildings and facilities. At a press conference at his studio in Tokyo, Miyazaki, whose latest animated film ''Gake no Ue no Ponyo'' (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) was inspired by the area in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, welcomed the ruling, saying he admires the ''courage'' the judges have shown.

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

TOKYO, Japan - Academy Award-winning animation movie director Hayao Miyazaki welcomes a Hiroshima District Court ruling on Oct. 1, 2009 in favor of residents in western Japan seeking to block a public works project they fear will spoil the scenery in a fishing district with old historical buildings and facilities. At a press conference at his studio in Tokyo, Miyazaki, whose latest animated film ''Gake no Ue no Ponyo'' (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) was inspired by the area in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, said he admires the ''courage'' the judges have shown.

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo Poster Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Sosuke & Lisa Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Koichi Characters: Koichi Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Lisa, Sosuke & Ponyo Characters: , & Ponyo Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo & Sosuke Characters: Ponyo & Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Noriko, Sosuke, Yoshie & Toki Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo & Sosuke Characters: Ponyo & Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Sosuke & Ponyo Characters: & Ponyo Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Gran Mamare Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Fujimoto & Ponyo Characters: & Ponyo Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo Characters: Ponyo Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo Characters: Ponyo Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Ponyo On The Cliff (2008)

Sosuke Film: Ponyo On The Cliff; Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) Director: Hayao Miyazaki 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

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PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO

PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO

PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO

PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO

PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO

PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO

PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO

PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

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PONYO

PONYO aka GAKE NO UE NO PONYO aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF [International] aka PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA [Int] Date: 2008

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

TOKYO, Japan - Academy Award-winning animation movie director Hayao Miyazaki welcomes a Hiroshima District Court ruling on Oct. 1, 2009 in favor of residents in western Japan seeking to block a public works project they fear will spoil the scenery in a fishing district with old historical buildings and facilities. At a press conference at his studio in Tokyo, Miyazaki, whose latest animated film ''Gake no Ue no Ponyo'' (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) was inspired by the area in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, said he admires the ''courage'' the judges have shown. (Kyodo)

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

Court ruling favors preservation of landmark scenery

TOKYO, Japan - Academy Award-winning animation movie director Hayao Miyazaki speaks to reporters on Oct. 1, 2009 after a Hiroshima District Court ruling in favor of residents in western Japan seeking to block a public works project they fear will spoil the scenery in a fishing district with old historical buildings and facilities. At a press conference at his studio in Tokyo, Miyazaki, whose latest animated film ''Gake no Ue no Ponyo'' (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) was inspired by the area in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, welcomed the ruling, saying he admires the ''courage'' the judges have shown. (Kyodo)

Ponyo's child singer named 'panda ambassador'

Ponyo's child singer named 'panda ambassador'

TOKYO, Japan - Child singer Nozomi Ohashi poses for photos beside the ''Ueno Panda'' character during an event at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Feb. 26, 2011, to name her an ''ambassador'' to promote the popularity of two giant pandas that arrived from China. She is known for singing for the Japanese hit animation ''Gake no Ue no Ponyo'' (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea). (Kyodo)

Ponyo's child singer named 'panda ambassador'

Ponyo's child singer named 'panda ambassador'

TOKYO, Japan - Child singer Nozomi Ohashi poses for photos beside the ''Ueno Panda'' character during an event at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Feb. 26, 2011, to name her an ''ambassador'' to promote the popularity of two giant pandas that arrived from China. She is known for singing for the Japanese hit animation ''Gake no Ue no Ponyo'' (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea). (Kyodo)

Feudal-era wooden tablet depicts rare sumo technique

Feudal-era wooden tablet depicts rare sumo technique

TONDABAYASHI, Japan - A wooden votive "ema" tablet from the Edo period (1603-1867) kept at a shrine in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, is seen in the western Japanese city on Oct. 16, 2014. The tablet depicts a sumo technique known as "kawazu-gake," or a leg-entangled throw. (Kyodo)