Asia's week in pictures

BBC News Online looks at some of the most striking pictures from the last seven days in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sydney held its annual New Year party in style, despite fears of a terrorist attack.

In Tokyo, Buddhist worshippers rang a giant bell to celebrate the New Year.

Japan's Emperor Akihito made his first public appearance since it was announced he was suffering from cancer.

Thousands of scouts from around the world gathered at the 20th World Scout Jamboree in Sattahip, Thailand.

Australia and Canada reopened their embassies in the Philippine capital Manila that had been closed over fears of terrorism.

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in China's Hubei province again highlighted the dangers of China's industrial work.