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Japan conductor marks 150th anniv. of ties with Switzerland

GENEVA, Switzerland - Junichi Hirokami, chief conductor of the Kyoto Symphony Orchestra in Japan, is shown in this undated file photo. He conducted the Argovia Philharmonic orchestra of Switzerland in the northern Swiss city of Aarau on Sept. 21, 2014, as part of a commemorative event for the 150th anniversary this year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland.

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Japanese conductor performs at Swiss-Japan event

AARAU, Switzerland - Japanese conductor Junichi Hirokami receives applause from the audience in Aarau, northern Switzerland, on Sept. 21, 2014, after conducting an orchestra as part of commemorative events to mark the 150th anniversary of ties between Switzerland and Japan.

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Basel forward Kakitani in action against Aarau

Japanese forward Yoichiro Kakitani (R) of FC Basel fires a shot past FC Aarau goalkeeper Joel Mall in the second half of a Swiss Super League game at home on April 4, 2015. Basel won 6-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese conductor performs at Swiss-Japan event

AARAU, Switzerland - Japanese conductor Junichi Hirokami receives applause from the audience in Aarau, northern Switzerland, on Sept. 21, 2014, after conducting an orchestra as part of commemorative events to mark the 150th anniversary of ties between Switzerland and Japan. (Kyodo)