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Takarazuka performers at bean-throwing ceremony in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Three members of the all-women Takarazuka Revue musical theater troupe throw beans during a "setsubun" ceremony at Tsutenkaku tower in Osaka on Feb. 1, 2014. The 300-meter tall Abeno Harukasu skyscraper can be seen in the background to the right. Bean-throwing ceremonies are held across Japan around the day before the beginning of spring.

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Big doll stands on observation deck of tallest building

OSAKA, Japan - A huge doll stands on the observation deck of Abeno Harukasu, Japan's tallest building in Osaka, lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 5, 2014, on the eve of the official start of Christmas illumination.

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Observation deck in Japan's tallest building lit up

OSAKA, Japan - The observation deck of Abeno Harukasu, Japan's tallest building in Osaka, is lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 5, 2014, on the eve of the official start of Christmas illumination.

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Bon Odori at Abeno Harukasu

OSAKA, Japan - Bon Odori, a traditional summer folk dance festival in Japan, is held at the observatory on the 58th floor of Japan's tallest building Abeno Harukas in Osaka, western Japan, on July 17, 2014.

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Bon Odori at Abeno Harukasu

OSAKA, Japan - Bon Odori, a traditional summer folk dance festival in Japan, is held at the observatory on the 58th floor of Japan's tallest building Abeno Harukas in Osaka, western Japan, on July 17, 2014.

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Aizen Festival parade near Abeno Harukasu

OSAKA, Japan - One of "Aizen Musume" (girls of Aizen) smiles during a parade of the Aizen Festival near Abeno Harukasu in Osaka City on June 30, 2014.

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Mascot characters promote Kinugawa hot spring

OSAKA, Japan - Mascot characters Abenobea of Japan's tallest building, Abeno Harukasu in Osaka, and Sorakarachan of Tokyo Skytree promote tours to popular spots along the Tobu railway line in eastern Japan at Abeno Harukasu and its vicinity on June 5, 2014. This is part of the joint efforts of Kintetsu Corp., an operating company of Abeno Harukasu, and Tokyo Skytree operating company Tobu Railway Co. following their agreement to promote tourist spots in each other's regions.

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Wedding at Japan's tallest skyscraper Abeno Harukas

OSAKA, Japan - A newly-wed couple, Yuki Tsurinaga (L) and Yoshimi, smile on the observation deck of the 300-meter Abeno Harukasu, the tallest skyscraper in Japan, in Osaka, western Japan, on May 18, 2014.

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Japan's tallest building Abeno Harukasu

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 30, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows super skyscraper Abeno Harukasu in Osaka, which reached its ultimate height of 300 meters the same day. The tallest building in Japan, located in Osaka's Abeno Ward, is set to open in the spring of 2014.

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Japan's tallest building Abeno Harukasu

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 30, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows super skyscraper Abeno Harukasu in Osaka, which reached its ultimate height of 300 meters the same day. The tallest building in Japan, located in Osaka's Abeno Ward, is set to open in the spring of 2014.

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Japan's tallest building Abeno Harukasu

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 30, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows super skyscraper Abeno Harukasu (back) in Osaka, which reached its ultimate height of 300 meters the same day, with Osaka's traditional landmark Tsutenkaku tower also shown (L front). The tallest building in Japan, located in Osaka's Abeno Ward, is set to open in the spring of 2014.

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Japan's tallest building Abeno Harukasu

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 30, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows super skyscraper Abeno Harukasu in Osaka, which reached its ultimate height of 300 meters the same day, with a sign bearing the Japanese phrase that means "tallest in Japan" seen displayed on the roof. The tallest building in Japan, located in Osaka's Abeno Ward, is set to open in the spring of 2014.

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Japan's tallest building Abeno Harukasu

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 30, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows super skyscraper Abeno Harukasu in Osaka, which reached its ultimate height of 300 meters the same day. The tallest building in Japan, located in Osaka's Abeno Ward, is set to open in the spring of 2014.

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Observation deck in Japan's tallest building lit up

OSAKA, Japan - The observation deck of Abeno Harukasu, Japan's tallest building in Osaka, is lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 5, 2014, on the eve of the official start of Christmas illumination. (Kyodo)

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Aizen Festival parade near Abeno Harukasu

OSAKA, Japan - One of "Aizen Musume" (girls of Aizen) smiles during a parade of the Aizen Festival near Abeno Harukasu in Osaka City on June 30, 2014. (Kyodo)

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