Nakata the savior as Japan hold Bosnia in friendly

Nakata the savior as Japan hold Bosnia in friendly

DORTMUND, Germany - Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Zvejzdan Misimovic (far lest) levels an equalizer from the penalty spot in the second half of a friendly against Japan in Dortmund on Feb. 28. Japan drew 2-2 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in a warm-up match for this summer's World Cup.

Farm minister refuses to resign over mad cow row

Farm minister refuses to resign over mad cow row

TOKYO, Japan - Agriculture minister Shoichi Nakagawa (R) replies to opposition questions before the House of Councillors Budget Committee as Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (far lest) listens on Feb. 1. Nakagawa countered opposition calls for his resignation over his ministry's decision on resumption of beef imports from the U.S.

Defense Facilities Administration Agency to be dissolved: Nukaga

Defense Facilities Administration Agency to be dissolved: Nukaga

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Agency chief Fukushiro Nukaga speak in reply to opposition questions at a House of Councillors Budget Committee session on Feb. 1. Seated at the extreme lest if Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. Nukaga made it clear that his agency will disband the Defense Facilities Administration Agency, an entity at the center of a bid-rigging scandal involving the construction of air conditioning systems.

(2)Emperor attends annual New Year's poetry reading

(2)Emperor attends annual New Year's poetry reading

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (seated on the lest side) attend the annual New Year poetry reading at the Imperial Palace on Jan. 15, where ''waka'' poems by members of the imperial family as well as of the general public were recited in the traditional style. Ten poems were chosen for recitation from 24,268 entries from the public under this year's theme, ''machi'' or town. (Pool photo)

Engineering weaker yen would anger U.S., Kato warns

Engineering weaker yen would anger U.S., Kato warns

TOKYO, Japan - Takatoshi Kato, former vice finance minister for international affairs and now a senior adviser to the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News on Jan. 9. He warned Japan must be cautious in artificially engineering a weaker yen lest the United States balk at such manipulation.

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Emily In Paris Set - Paris

Actress Lily Collins filming a scene at Gare De LEst, during the set of 'Emily in Paris Season II' on May 18, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Engineering weaker yen would anger U.S., Kato warns

Engineering weaker yen would anger U.S., Kato warns

TOKYO, Japan - Takatoshi Kato, former vice finance minister for international affairs and now a senior adviser to the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News on Jan. 9. He warned Japan must be cautious in artificially engineering a weaker yen lest the United States balk at such manipulation.

Defense Facilities Administration Agency to be dissolved: Nukaga

Defense Facilities Administration Agency to be dissolved: Nukaga

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Agency chief Fukushiro Nukaga speak in reply to opposition questions at a House of Councillors Budget Committee session on Feb. 1. Seated at the extreme lest if Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. Nukaga made it clear that his agency will disband the Defense Facilities Administration Agency, an entity at the center of a bid-rigging scandal involving the construction of air conditioning systems. (Kyodo)

Farm minister refuses to resign over mad cow row

Farm minister refuses to resign over mad cow row

TOKYO, Japan - Agriculture minister Shoichi Nakagawa (R) replies to opposition questions before the House of Councillors Budget Committee as Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (far lest) listens on Feb. 1. Nakagawa countered opposition calls for his resignation over his ministry's decision on resumption of beef imports from the U.S. (Kyodo)

Nakata the savior as Japan hold Bosnia in friendly

Nakata the savior as Japan hold Bosnia in friendly

DORTMUND, Germany - Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Zvejzdan Misimovic (far lest) levels an equalizer from the penalty spot in the second half of a friendly against Japan in Dortmund on Feb. 28. Japan drew 2-2 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in a warm-up match for this summer's World Cup. (Kyodo)

(2)Emperor attends annual New Year's poetry reading

(2)Emperor attends annual New Year's poetry reading

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (seated on the lest side) attend the annual New Year poetry reading at the Imperial Palace on Jan. 15, where ''waka'' poems by members of the imperial family as well as of the general public were recited in the traditional style. Ten poems were chosen for recitation from 24,268 entries from the public under this year's theme, ''machi'' or town. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)