Actor Johnny Depp attends a press conference in Tokyo to talk about his latest movie, “The Tourist.” (Click on the image below to view the full gallery.)

The new Gap Flagship store in Ginza held its grand opening ceremony where Canadian singer, Avril Lavigne, made an appearance to celebrate the official opening to the public on March 3, 2011. (Click on the image to view the full gallery.)

Some 900 solar energy specialized exhibitors from more than 60 countries and regions gathered in Tokyo to demon the cutting-edge technologies related to the manufacturing of solar cell and module and its applications and its apparatus. (Click on the image below to view the full gallery.)

One-to-one with Michael Cera as he talks about his role in the movie, “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” (Click on the image below to view the full gallery.)

Models show the Motorola XOOM, left, and the HTC Evo WiMax during KDDI’s launching in Tokyo on Monday, February 28, 2011. (Click on the image below to view the full gallery.)

The all new Nintendo 3DS uses a 3.53-inch widescreen display with parallax barrier tech to create the 3D illusion. This new gaming device was released in Japan on February 26, 2011. (Click on the image below to view the full gallery.)

Thousands of runners fill the streets of Tokyo during the 2011 Tokyo Marathon. Some 36,000 runners participated in this fifth edition of the race. (Click on the photo below to view the full gallery.)

Maj. Gen. Angela Salinas, director of the Marine Corps’ Manpower Management Division, and Lance Cpl. Austin Benz, a Marine Corps Body Bearer with Marine Barracks Washington, lay a ceremonial wreath at the Marine Corps War Memorial  on Feb. 23, 2011. The ceremony marked the 66th anniversary of the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi during the [...]

Sayaka Yoshimura (JPN) looks ahead during the curling competition at the 25th Winter Universiade Erzurym 2011 between Japan Women’s and Germany Women’s in Erzurum, Turkey. (Click on the image below to view the full gallery.)

Women’s free skating at the 7th Asian Winter Games in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Click on the image below to view the full gallery.)

A photo made available on February 23, 2011 shows a view of the Tokyo Skyline taken from Tokyo Tower. Tokyo Tower is a popular tourist landmark for both domestic and overseas visitors.

Japanese players celebrate after beating Australia 1-0 in extra time in the final of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup held in Qatar. Japan beat arch rivals South Korea on penalties in the semi-final and then a strong Australian team in the final game on Saturday 29th January. Nippon news has coverage via our partner agency, [...]