Kyushu Electric president Manabe

Kyushu Electric president Manabe

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo shows Kyushu Electric Power Co. President Toshio Manabe at a press conference at the utility's head office in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 6, 2011. Kyushu Electric said the same day that its employee asked personnel at three Kyushu Electric offices and four subsidiaries to post online comments in favor of the resumption of the utility's two nuclear reactors for a local cable television program aimed at seeking support for the resumption.

Mobile post office in disaster-hit area

Mobile post office in disaster-hit area

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan - People take advantage of a mobile post office in the disaster-hit city of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture on May 20, 2011. The city lost three post offices after the March 11 quake-triggered tsunami flattened the city. Many users of the service are those requesting forwarding services as they move into temporary housing from evacuation centers.

World Cup commemorative stamps to be sold in Japan

World Cup commemorative stamps to be sold in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows postage stamps commemorating the 2002 World Cup finals, which will go on sale at post offices across Japan from May 31 to June 28. The government said April 20 that a total of 30 million stamps will be available for 90 yen apiece, which includes a 10 yen donation for the soccer event to be co-hosted by Japan and South Korea. The stamps, available in three designs, feature the official mascots of the World Cup.

Kyushu Electric president Manabe

Kyushu Electric president Manabe

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo shows Kyushu Electric Power Co. President Toshio Manabe at a press conference at the utility's head office in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 6, 2011. Kyushu Electric said the same day that its employee asked personnel at three Kyushu Electric offices and four subsidiaries to post online comments in favor of the resumption of the utility's two nuclear reactors for a local cable television program aimed at seeking support for the resumption. (Kyodo)

Mobile post office in disaster-hit area

Mobile post office in disaster-hit area

MINAMISANRIKU, Japan - People take advantage of a mobile post office in the disaster-hit city of Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture on May 20, 2011. The city lost three post offices after the March 11 quake-triggered tsunami flattened the city. Many users of the service are those requesting forwarding services as they move into temporary housing from evacuation centers. (Kyodo)