Aqua Celebration at Tokyo
A diver performs in a tank at an aquarium during the new year holiday in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 3, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Kenichiro Seki> news@theasian.asia
Nippon Shoppers Packed into the Market
People crowd at Asakusa shopping street to welcome the New Year’s holidays which will last to Jan. 3, 2012, in Tokyo, Dec. 28, 2011. <Photo: Xinhua/Kenichiro Seki> news@theasian.asia
Japanese Emperor Celebrates 78th Birthday
Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) waves to people as Empress Michiko looks on during a celebration of his 78th birthday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Dec. 23, 2011. Japanese Emperor Akihito celebrated his 78th birthday on Friday, expressing concern and support for people affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. <Photo: Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng> news@theasian.asia […]
Tokyo Kim Jong-il Death News
A man watchs the news report of the death of Kim Jong Il, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in a shop of Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 19, 2011. <Photo: Xinhua/Kenichiro Seki> news@theasian.asia
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