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Japan's 1st-ever in-train wrestling

Japan's 1st-ever in-train wrestling

YAMAGATA, Japan, July 4 Kyodo - The first-ever in-train wrestling match is held in Yamagata Prefecture, northern Japan, on July 4, 2015. Around 50 fans were aboard to see famous masked wrestler the Great Sasuke and nine others grappling for about 40 minutes.

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Kobe Luminarie event starts for 12-day run

Kobe Luminarie event starts for 12-day run

KOBE, Japan - The Kobe Luminarie illumination event, held annually in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, starts in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 4, 2014, for a 12-day run. Around 200,000 electric bulbs were lit up simultaneously.

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Kobe Luminarie event starts for 12-day run

Kobe Luminarie event starts for 12-day run

KOBE, Japan - The Kobe Luminarie illumination event, held annually in memory of the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, starts in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 4, 2014, for a 12-day run. Around 200,000 electric bulbs were lit up simultaneously.

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25th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown

25th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown

LONDON, Britain - Around 20 people gather in front of the Chinese Embassy in London on June 4, 2014, to commemorate victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on its 25th anniversary. The event was organized by Amnesty International.

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25th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown

25th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown

LONDON, Britain - A participant places flowers in front of the Chinese Embassy in London on June 4, 2014, during an event to commemorate victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on its 25th anniversary. Around 20 people took part in the event organized by Amnesty International.

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Seven-Eleven opens store at JR's Kyoto Station

Seven-Eleven opens store at JR's Kyoto Station

KYOTO, Japan - A Kiosk store-turned Seven-Eleven is seen at West Japan Railway Co.'s Kyoto Station in Kyoto City, western Japan, on June 4, 2014. Based on an agreement, Seven-Eleven Japan Co. will open around 500 outlets at JR West's train stations in western Japan.

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Offshore wind turbine starts work

Offshore wind turbine starts work

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2012 shows a 126-meter-high wind turbine, with a 92-meter-diameter bladed wheel, built in the Pacific Ocean some 3 kilometers off Choshi, Chiba Prefecture. The turbine began to generate power on March 4, 2013. It is capable of generating around 2,400 kilowatt-hours.

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Japan cuts Olympic gold medal target as hopefuls fail

Japan cuts Olympic gold medal target as hopefuls fail

LONDON, Britain - Japanese Chef de Mission Haruki Uemura speaks at a press conference in London on Aug. 4, 2012. The head of the Japanese delegation effectively lowered the country's gold medal target for the London Olympics to more than nine -- the number won at the previous Summer Games in Beijing -- as the country's athletes had managed to win only two golds as of Aug. 3, around halfway through the competition. Before these Games, he had set a target of fifth place in the medal standings, which translates to around 15 to 18 gold medals.

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Japan vows commitment to ADB fund

Japan vows commitment to ADB fund

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese Finance Minister Jun Azumi speaks at an annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank in Manila on May 4, 2012. Azumi vowed Japan's strong commitment to the ADB's low-interest fund to help Asia's poorest, by offering to provide 35 percent, or around 157.1 billion yen ($1.96 billion), of a record-high increase of the fund over four years from 2013.

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New Shinsaibashi Parco building to house H&M

New Shinsaibashi Parco building to house H&M

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows an image of a new five-floor building occupied entirely by H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB, a Swedish casual wear chain, to be built in Osaka. Commercial building operator Parco Co. said April 4, 2012, it will demolish the closed Shinsaibashi Parco building in the western Japanese city to make way for the new H&M store, which will be one of the chain's biggest in Japan, with around 3,000 square meters of sales floor space.

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Health conditions in temporary housing

Health conditions in temporary housing

SENDAI, Japan - An elderly person uses a walker between temporary housing units in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, on Feb. 4, 2012. About 30% of those aged 65 years or older living in temporary housing in the town, which was severely damaged by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, are facing difficulties in walking following the disaster and have not recovered, according to a survey of the around 16,000 town residents.

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Anti-Putin protests in Moscow

Anti-Putin protests in Moscow

MOSCOW, Russia - Antigovernment demonstrators march in Moscow on Feb. 4, 2012. Police said around 36,000 people took part in protests in the capital ahead of a presidential election the following month in which Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will run.

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Anti-Putin protests in Moscow

Anti-Putin protests in Moscow

MOSCOW, Russia - Antigovernment demonstrators march in Moscow on Feb. 4, 2012. Police said around 36,000 people took part in protests in the capital ahead of a presidential election the following month in which Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will run.

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ILO regional meeting

ILO regional meeting

KYOTO, Japan - The International Labor Organization's 15th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting begins on Dec. 4, 2011, in Kyoto, western Japan. Around 450 participants will discuss labor issues in the region during the meeting concluding Dec. 7.

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Industry minister Edano at press conference

Industry minister Edano at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yukio Edano speaks during a press conference at the industry ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2011. The Japanese government decided the same day to provide around 891 billion yen to Tokyo Electric Power Co. from a state-backed funding entity to help the utility pay massive compensation over the nuclear crisis at its Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Zhang Boheng of China performs on the vault in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Zhang Boheng of China performs on the rings in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the horizontal bar in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the horizontal bar in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Wataru Tanigawa of Japan performs on the parallel bars in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan poses with his gold medal for the men's individual all-around event at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan reacts after performing on the pommel horse in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the pommel horse in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Wataru Tanigawa of Japan performs on the pommel horse in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the rings in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the vault in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Wataru Tanigawa of Japan performs on the horizontal bar in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto (L) of Japan poses with his gold medal for the men's individual all-around event at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022, alongside bronze medalist Wataru Tanigawa of Japan.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the horizontal bar in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the floor exercise in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan poses with his gold medal for the men's individual all-around event at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the floor exercise in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Wataru Tanigawa of Japan performs on the floor exercise in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the horizontal bar in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Wataru Tanigawa of Japan performs on the parallel bars in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the parallel bars in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Wataru Tanigawa of Japan performs on the vault in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the vault in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Wataru Tanigawa of Japan performs on the rings in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan performs on the rings in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto (C) of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony after winning gold in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022, alongside silver medalist Zhang Boheng (L) of China and bronze medalist Wataru Tanigawa of Japan.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Gold medalist Daiki Hashimoto (R) of Japan shakes hands with silver medalist Zhang Boheng of China after winning the men's individual all-around title at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan poses with his gold medal for the men's individual all-around event at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto (R) of Japan poses with his gold medal for the men's individual all-around event at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022, alongside bronze medalist Wataru Tanigawa of Japan.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the men's individual all-around event at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan poses with his gold medal for the men's individual all-around event at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan reacts after winning gold in the men's individual all-around event at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Daiki Hashimoto (L) of Japan poses with his gold medal for the men's individual all-around event at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Nov. 4, 2022, alongside bronze medalist Wataru Tanigawa of Japan.

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