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Food delivery robot

A food delivery robot enters an elevator to deliver lunch, snacks and other food in an office building in Tokyo during a media demonstration on Jan. 10, 2023, held a day ahead of a 17-day test operation by East Japan Railway Co. and KDDI Corp.

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Scenes of Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, July 26 Kyodo - A worker sorts out cables at the back of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Stadium in the Brazilian city on July 25, 2016, ahead of the 17-day Summer Games starting Aug. 5.

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Rio braces for terror attacks

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, July 21 Kyodo - A Brazilian soldier inspects a car near the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro on July 21, 2016. Authorities have tightened security ahead of the 17-day Summer Games starting Aug. 5.

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Tokyo DisneySea resumes operation of accident-hit roller coaster

CHIBA, Japan - Visitors ride the ''Raging Spirits'' roller coaster at Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on June 14, 2012. Tokyo DisneySea resumed operation of the attraction after a 17-day suspension, following the first accident involving injury of a visitor on a ride at either of the Disney theme parks in Japan, located just east of Tokyo.

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Closing ceremony for Vancouver Winter Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - The closing ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games is held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010. The Olympics, in which some 2,600 athletes from 82 countries and areas took part, ended a 17-day run.

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Closing ceremony for Vancouver Winter Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - The closing ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games is held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010. The Olympics, in which some 2,600 athletes from 82 countries and areas took part, ended a 17-day run.

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Closing ceremony for Vancouver Winter Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - The closing ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games is held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010. The Olympics, in which some 2,600 athletes from 82 countries and areas took part, ended a 17-day run.

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Japan delegation chief pleased with effort in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese Olympic delegation head Seiko Hashimoto speaks at a news conference in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 28, 2010, the last day of the 17-day Winter Olympics. Hashimoto praised the efforts of Japanese athletes for winning five medals.

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Penguins dive into Antarctic sea

ANTARCTICA, Antarctica - Adelie penguins dive into water near the Japanese icebreaker Shirase in Antarctica on Dec. 15, 2009. The appearance of around 50 penguins excited those aboard, including members of a research expedition team, as they arrived in the waters, 70 kilometers from Japan's Showa Station, after a 17-day voyage from a port in Australia. (Pool photo)

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March of penguins in Antarctica

ANTARCTICA, Antarctica - Adelie penguins slide on sea ice near the Japanese icebreaker Shirase in Antarctica on Dec. 15, 2009. The appearance of around 50 penguins excited those aboard, including members of a research expedition team, as they arrived in the waters, 70 kilometers from Japan's Showa Station, after a 17-day voyage from a port in Australia. (Pool photo by Kyodo)

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Asashoryu, Hakuho standing tall at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho throws down No. 1 maegashira Kakuryu in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium in Osaka on March 17, day three of the 15-day tournament.

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Asa back on track, Hakuho perfect at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) forces No. 3 maegashira Kyokutenho out of the ring in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 17, day four of the 15-day competition.

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Abe, Ozawa make last pitch for Sunday's national election

YONAGO, Japan - Opposition Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa makes his final pitch for votes at a political gathering in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, on July 28, the last day of the 17-day campaign for the crucial upper house election on July 29.

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Abe, Ozawa make last pitch for Sunday's national election

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses voters at Tokyo's Omotesando on July 28, the last day of the 17-day campaign for the crucial upper house election on July 29.

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New Komeito leader Ota stumps in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Akihiro Ota, head of the New Komeito party, starts his 17-day House of Councillors election campaign at JR Nagoya Station in Aichi Prefecture, on July 12.

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SDP leader Fukushima kicks off election campaign at Shinjuku

TOKYO, Japan - Social Democratic Party leader Mizuho Fukushima starts her 17-day House of Councillors election campaign at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on July 12.

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Yokozuna Asashoryu remains unbeaten at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia (R) pushes No. 2 maegashira Kokkai of Georgia out of the ring at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 17, day five of the 15-day tourney.

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Bulgarian Kotooshu beats Russian Roho in spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki (champion) Kotooshu of Bulgaria pushes komusubi Roho of Russia out of the ring in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium in Osaka on March 17, day six of the 15-day competition.

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Kotooshu keeps clean slate with win at Autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu forces third-ranked maegashira Dejima out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 17, day seven of the 15-day tournament.

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Asashoryu cranks out 8th win at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia pushes No. 5 maegashira Kotonowaka out of the ring in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 17, day nine of the 15-day tournament.

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Ozeki Tochiazuma beats No. 2 maegashira Iwakiyama

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (L) forces No. 2 maegashira Iwakiyama out of the ring in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, day seven of the 15-day tournament.

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Musoyama blasts Tokitsuumi

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Musoyama (L) forces No. 7 maegashira Tokitsuumi out of the ring at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 17, day 12 of the 15-day tourney.

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Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu marches on in New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Asashyoryu throws No. 4 maegashira Aminishiki to remain unbeaten in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, day six of the 15-day competition.

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Ozeki Tochiazuma remains unbeaten in New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma pushes down Mongolian top maegashira Kyokushuzan for his fifth straight win in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, day five of the 15-day tourney.

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Koizumi makes final pitch on eve of upper house poll

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi makes a last-minute bid for votes near JR Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on July 28, the final day of the 17-day campaign for the July 29 House of Councillors election that is expected to render a public verdict on his reform program.

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JOC head happy with Japan's performance at Sydney Olympics

SYDNEY, Australia - Sydney Olympics women's marathon champion Naoko Takahashi (R) and Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) President Yushiro Yagi (3rd from R) meet the press on Sept. 30. Yagi said he gives Japanese athletes a passing grade of 80 points out of 100 on the whole. Japan garnered five gold, eight silver and five bronze medals as of Sept. 29, surpassing its tally of 3-6-5 at the Atlanta Games four years ago. The Sydney Olympics are drawing to an end with the Oct. 1 closing ceremony after a 17-day run.

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Olympic cauldron burns in Sydney night sky

SYDNEY, Australia - The Olympic cauldron of the 2000 Summer Games shines in the Sydney night sky Sept. 15. The opening ceremony for the 27th Games was held at Sydney's Olympic Stadium, kicking off the 17-day extravaganza.

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Sydney Olympic flame lit

SYDNEY, Australia - The Olympic cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics on Sept. 15 at Sydney's Olympic Stadium, kicking off the 17-day extravaganza of the 27th Games.

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Citadel Nights Festival brings joy to Jordanians during Ramadan

STORY: Citadel Nights Festival brings joy to Jordanians during Ramadan DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the market at the festival and performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HESHAM AL-ABBADI, Director of tourism minister's office 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FATIMA AHMAD, Vendor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GU QIUSHENG, Chinese expat in Jordan 5. various of the festival STORYLINE: At the Citadel archaeological site in Amman, the Citadel Nights Festival has come to stage during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, bringing joy to Jordanians. Organized by Jordan's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality, the 17-day festival features a rich program of comedy plays, acrobatic shows, and entertainment activities. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HESHAM AL-ABBADI, Director of tourism minister's office "This festival is a 'breathing space' for people to witness the beauty of this site and have a good time as the

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Olympic rings in Tokyo removed, to be replaced with Paralympic logo

The Olympic symbol monument, consisting of five interlocking rings colored blue, yellow, black, green and red, was taken down in the Tokyo Bay area Wednesday as the 17-day international sporting event ended over the weekend. The giant floating rings monument on a concrete platform set up at Odaiba Marine Park will soon be replaced with the "Three Agitos" symbol for the Paralympics, scheduled to be held from Aug. 24 to Sept. 5.

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Bulgarian Kotooshu beats Russian Roho in spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki (champion) Kotooshu of Bulgaria pushes komusubi Roho of Russia out of the ring in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium in Osaka on March 17, day six of the 15-day competition. (Kyodo)

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Yokozuna Asashoryu remains unbeaten at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia (R) pushes No. 2 maegashira Kokkai of Georgia out of the ring at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 17, day five of the 15-day tourney. (Kyodo)

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Asa back on track, Hakuho perfect at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) forces No. 3 maegashira Kyokutenho out of the ring in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 17, day four of the 15-day competition. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu, Hakuho standing tall at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho throws down No. 1 maegashira Kakuryu in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium in Osaka on March 17, day three of the 15-day tournament. (Kyodo)

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Kotooshu keeps clean slate with win at Autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu forces third-ranked maegashira Dejima out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 17, day seven of the 15-day tournament. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu marches on in New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Asashyoryu throws No. 4 maegashira Aminishiki to remain unbeaten in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, day six of the 15-day competition. (Kyodo)

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Rio braces for terror attacks

Brazilian soldiers stand guard outside the main press center for Rio de Janeiro Olympics on July 21, 2016. Authorities have tightened security ahead of the 17-day Games starting Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rio braces for terror attacks

A car is pulled over for inspection near the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro on July 21, 2016. Authorities have tightened security ahead of the 17-day Summer Games starting Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sculpture of Olympic rings placed at Copacabana beach

Photo taken July 21, 2016 shows people taking photos with a sculpture of the Olympic rings, made of recycled plastic bottles, at the Copacabana beach. The 17-day Summer Games will start Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rio braces for terror attacks

A security guard patrols Rio de Janeiro's Galeao International Airport on July 21, 2016. Authorities have tightened security ahead of the 17-day Olympic Games starting Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sculpture of Olympic rings placed at Copacabana beach

Photo taken July 21, 2016 shows people taking photos with a sculpture of the Olympic rings, made of recycled plastic bottles, at the Copacabana beach. The 17-day Summer Games will start Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Countdown to Rio de Janeiro Olympics begins

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter chartered by Kyodo News shows the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. The 17-day summer Olympics start in the Brazilian city on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Countdown to Rio de Janeiro Olympics begins

Flags reading "welcome" in different languages adorn a main road connecting downtown Rio de Janeiro with the international airport to the north on July 6, 2016. The 17-day summer Games start in the Brazilian city on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Countdown to Rio de Janeiro Olympics begins

Supporters cheer for Brazil during an international volleyball tournament at the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro on June 11, 2016. The 17-day summer Games start in the Brazilian city on Aug. 5. (Photo taken with fish-eye lens)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Deodoro Stadium, which is to be used for rugby sevens competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic Golf Course, which is to be used for golf competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic BMX Center (above) and the Whitewater Stadium, which are to be used for cycling BMX and canoe slalom competitions, respectively, during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Youth Arena, which is to be used for basketball and modern pentathlon competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Future Arena, which is to be used for handball competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center, which is to be used for diving, synchronized swimming and water polo competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo