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Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossom tree

MIHARU, Japan - Tourists admire a 13.5-meter-high waterfall-like cherry tree with its blossoms in full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 14. The tree called Takizakura (Waterfall cherry blossoms) is estimated to be more than 1,000 years old.

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Japan's 1st 'helicopter carrier' opened to public

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Spectators admire the Maritime Self-Defense Force's first helicopter-carrying destroyer Hyuga at the MSDF base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The ship was opened to the public for the first time since it was deployed to the base.

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Luminarie illuminations in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - People admire the Luminarie illuminations in Kobe on Dec. 2, 2010. The annual event started in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Luminarie illuminations in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - People admire the Luminarie illuminations in Kobe on Dec. 2, 2010. The annual event started in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Luminarie illuminations in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - People admire the Luminarie illuminations in Kobe on Dec. 2, 2010. The annual event started in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Kobe 'Luminarie' test illumination

KOBE, Japan - People admire the Luminarie town illumination during a test lighting in Kobe on Nov. 29, 2010, ahead of its start Dec. 2. The annual event started in memory of victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Kobe 'Luminarie' test illumination

KOBE, Japan - People admire the Luminarie town illumination during a test lighting in Kobe on Nov. 29, 2010, ahead of its start Dec. 2. The annual event started in memory of victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Electric Christmas tree in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - People admire a 27-meter-high Christmas tree illuminated with some 100,000 bulbs in the Shin Umeda City amusement complex in Osaka on Nov. 19, 2010.

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Electric Christmas tree in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - People admire a 27-meter-high Christmas tree illuminated with some 100,000 bulbs in the Shin Umeda City amusement complex in Osaka on Nov. 19, 2010.

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Rebuilt Nara imperial hall draws tourists

NARA, Japan - Tourists admire the rebuilt Daigokuden imperial audience hall in Nara on April 24, 2010, at the venue of a festival to mark the 1,300th anniversary of the western Japan city's establishment as a Japanese capital in 710.

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Rebuilt Nara imperial hall draws tourists

NARA, Japan - Tourists admire the rebuilt Daigokuden imperial audience hall in Nara on April 24, 2010, at the venue of a festival to mark the 1,300th anniversary of the western Japan city's establishment as a Japanese capital in 710.

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Rebuilt Nara imperial hall draws tourists

NARA, Japan - Tourists admire the rebuilt Daigokuden imperial audience hall in Nara on April 24, 2010, at the venue of a festival to mark the 1,300th anniversary of the western Japan city's establishment as a Japanese capital in 710.

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560-meter 'sakura' flower corridor in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - People admire the ''sakura'' cherry blossoms along a path at the Japan Mint in Osaka on April 14, 2010, the first day of the annual ''sakura no torinuke'' (Cherry Blossom Viewing) event. A total of 354 trees stand along the 560-meter-long path.

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Todaiji Temple 'in flames' in spring festival

NARA, Japan - Tourists admire a shower of sparks near the Nigatsudo hall of Todaiji, a Buddhist temple, during the traditional Omizutori festival in Nara on March 12, 2010. The event was a herald of spring in the ancient Japanese city.

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Kawazu 'sakura' cherry blossoms in full bloom

KAWAZU, Japan - Tourists admire ''sakura'' cherry blossoms that are in full bloom in Kawazu, a southern part of the Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo, on Feb. 20, 2010. The ''sakura'' trees, which had many flowers earlier than those in other areas, will be lit up in the evening until March 10.

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Paper cranes for Olympic athletes' hope

VANCOUVER, Canada - People admire a total of 5,000 paper cranes made by two Japan-linked organizations in Vancouver for Olympic athletes in a Vancouver suburb Jan. 23, 2010. Paper cranes symbolize hope in Japan.

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7.4-meter statue erected to encourage voter turnout

NIIGATA, Japan - Women admire a 7.4-meter-high statue of popular Japanese singer Sachiko Kobayashi at a shopping and business complex in the city of Niigata on Aug. 20. The Niigata prefectural election commission erected the statue of the singer, who hails from the city, in June to encourage people, especially younger voters, to turn out for the Aug. 30 House of Representatives election.

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Retro-vehicle fever hitting middle-aged, car buffs

TOKYO, Japan - A man and his son admire a Subaru 360 minivehicle manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido on Nov. 2 as part of an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Subaru 360 production.

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Admire Moon wins Japan Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Fifth favorite Admire Moon (4), jockeyed by Yasunari Iwata, holds off a late charge from Pop Rock to win the Japan Cup in a photo finish at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov. 25.

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Japanese carmakers seeking to revive demand for sedans

TOKYO, Japan - People admire the new Gallant Fortis sport sedan displayed in front of the headquarters of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Tokyo.

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Admire Moon victorious at Takarazuka Kinen

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Jockey Yasunari Iwata with the victorious Admire Moon, who edged Meisho Samson with a strong homestretch run to win the Takarazuka Kinen at the Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture on June 24.

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Visitors enjoy hydrangeas in Kamakura

KAMAKURA, Japan - Visitors admire the hydrangeas now in full bloom at Meigetsuin temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on June 9.

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100 million yen mobile phone strap

TOKYO, Japan - A 100 million yen, diamond-decorated mobile phone strap is displayed for New Year sales at the Nihombashi department store of Takashimaya Co. on Jan. 2. Many shoppers stopped to admire the strap, which is beautifully decorated with a 6-carat yellow diamond.

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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - File photo shows overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (L) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (R) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years. The photo was taken on Oct. 23, 2005.

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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - Overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (far R) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (L) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years.

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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - Overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (far L) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (C) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years.

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(2) Admire Groove wins 2nd straight Queen Elizabeth Cup

KYOTO, Japan - Yutaka Take, who jockeyed defending champion Admire Groove, waves at fans after claiming a second straight victory at the Queen Elizabeth Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14.

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(1)Admire Groove wins 2nd straight Queen Elizabeth Cup

KYOTO, Japan - Defending champion Admire Groove charges down the final straight to claim a second straight victory at the Queen Elizabeth Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14.

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Admire Don storms to victory at Feb. Stakes

TOKYO, Japan - Favorite Admire Don (C) holds off a strong challenge by Silent Deal down the final straight to win at the February Stakes at Tokyo Racecourse on Feb. 22. The 5-year-old Admire Don, with Katsumi Ando astride, clocked a time of 1 minute, 36.8 seconds over the 1,600-meter dirt track to claim the winner's prize of 94 million yen.

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Admire Groove wins at Queen Elizabeth Cup

KYOTO, Japan - Second favorite Admire Groove (L) romps to victory to give jockey Yutaka Take an unprecedented third straight Queen Elizabeth Cup crown at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 16. Top favorite Still In Love (14) came in second by a nose.

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Agnes Digital hold off Admire Max in Yasuda Kinen

TOKYO, Japan - Fourth-favorite Agnes Digital (3) holds off Admire Max to win the 53rd running of the Yasuda Kinen in a course record at Tokyo Racecourse on June. It was the 6-year-old Agnes Digital's sixth overall Grade One title.

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Champion squash weighs 331.6 kg

TAKAMATSU, Japan - People admire the winner of an annual national squash contest held on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture on Sept. 28. The squash, grown by Takao Hoshijima, 67, of Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, weighs 331.6 kilograms. Hoshijima plans to take his product to the world squash contest on Oct. 26 in San Francisco.

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Empress Michiko, Hungarian leader's wife enjoy cherry blossoms

TOKYO, Japan - Empress Michiko (R) and the wife of Hungarian President Arpad Goncz, Zsuzsanna, walk in the Imperial Palace grounds on April 11 to admire the cherry blossoms. The Hungarian couple have been paying a visit to Japan since April 8. (Pool photo)

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(1)Admire Groove wins 2nd straight Queen Elizabeth Cup

KYOTO, Japan - Defending champion Admire Groove charges down the final straight to claim a second straight victory at the Queen Elizabeth Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14. (Kyodo)

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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - Overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (far L) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (C) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years. (Kyodo)

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Deep Impact achieves triple crown with Kikka-sho win

KYOTO, Japan - Overwhelming favorite Deep Impact (far R) outclasses the field to win the Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse and became only the sixth triple crown winner and first in 11 years in Japanese horse racing. Steered by star jockey Yutaka Take, Deep Impact stormed past front-running Admire Japan (L) in the final furlong with his trademark homestretch run for a two-length victory that made the three-year colt the first unbeaten triple crown winner in 21 years. (Kyodo)

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100 million yen mobile phone strap

TOKYO, Japan - A 100 million yen, diamond-decorated mobile phone strap is displayed for New Year sales at the Nihombashi department store of Takashimaya Co. on Jan. 2. Many shoppers stopped to admire the strap, which is beautifully decorated with a 6-carat yellow diamond. (Kyodo)

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Admire Moon victorious at Takarazuka Kinen

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Jockey Yasunari Iwata with the victorious Admire Moon, who edged Meisho Samson with a strong homestretch run to win the Takarazuka Kinen at the Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture on June 24. (Kyodo)

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Admire Moon wins Japan Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Fifth favorite Admire Moon (4), jockeyed by Yasunari Iwata, holds off a late charge from Pop Rock to win the Japan Cup in a photo finish at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov. 25. (Kyodo)

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Japan's 1st 'helicopter carrier' opened to public

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Spectators admire the Maritime Self-Defense Force's first helicopter-carrying destroyer Hyuga at the MSDF base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The ship was opened to the public for the first time since it was deployed to the base. (Kyodo)

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(2) Admire Groove wins 2nd straight Queen Elizabeth Cup

KYOTO, Japan - Yutaka Take, who jockeyed defending champion Admire Groove, waves at fans after claiming a second straight victory at the Queen Elizabeth Cup at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 14. (Kyodo)

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Champion squash weighs 331.6 kg

TAKAMATSU, Japan - People admire the winner of an annual national squash contest held on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture on Sept. 28. The squash, grown by Takao Hoshijima, 67, of Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, weighs 331.6 kilograms. Hoshijima plans to take his product to the world squash contest on Oct. 26 in San Francisco. (Kyodo)

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T-shirt art exhibition in southwestern Japan

Visitors admire around 1100 T-shirts printed with photos and illustrations hung up like laundry on a beach in the town of Kuroshio in Kochi Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 1, 2016. The outdoor T-shirt art exhibition, held each year by nonprofit organization Seaside Gallery since 1989, accepts applications from Japan and abroad. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Snowy morning in Japan

Children admire their handiwork after making a snowman in a park in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on the morning of Jan. 25, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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7.4-meter statue erected to encourage voter turnout

NIIGATA, Japan - Women admire a 7.4-meter-high statue of popular Japanese singer Sachiko Kobayashi at a shopping and business complex in the city of Niigata on Aug. 20. The Niigata prefectural election commission erected the statue of the singer, who hails from the city, in June to encourage people, especially younger voters, to turn out for the Aug. 30 House of Representatives election. (Kyodo)

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'Gundam' statue in Japan's Shizuoka

SHIZUOKA, Japan - People admire a ''life-size'' statue of Gundam, a fictitious combat robot in the Japanese sci-fi animation series, near JR Higashi-Shizuoka, southwest of Tokyo, on July 23, 2010. The local community expects the creation featuring the popular anime robot will draw many tourists during an event through March 2011. (Kyodo)

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Visitors enjoy hydrangeas in Kamakura

KAMAKURA, Japan - Visitors admire the hydrangeas now in full bloom at Meigetsuin temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on June 9. (Kyodo)

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Gundam robot construction in Japan's Shizuoka

SHIZUOKA, Japan - People admire foot and leg components of the Gundam fictitious combat robot statue during a press showing near JR Higashishizuoka in Shizuoka City on June 2, 2010. The 18-meter-tall creation will be complete and displayed publicly from July 24. (Kyodo)

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Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossom tree

MIHARU, Japan - Tourists admire a 13.5-meter-high waterfall-like cherry tree with its blossoms in full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 14. The tree called Takizakura (Waterfall cherry blossoms) is estimated to be more than 1,000 years old. (Kyodo)

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Paper cranes for Olympic athletes' hope

VANCOUVER, Canada - People admire a total of 5,000 paper cranes made by two Japan-linked organizations in Vancouver for Olympic athletes in a Vancouver suburb Jan. 23, 2010. Paper cranes symbolize hope in Japan. (Kyodo)