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Top government spokesman announces Japan's new Cabinet lineup

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 3 Kyodo - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announces Japan's new Cabinet lineup in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2016. In his third reshuffle since returning as prime minister in December 2012, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appointed a new defense minister with a history of hawkish views, while retaining eight of the previous Cabinet's 19 members in their posts.

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Top government spokesman announces Japan's new Cabinet lineup

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 3 Kyodo - Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announces Japan's new Cabinet lineup in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2016. In his third reshuffle since returning as prime minister in December 2012, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appointed a new defense minister with a history of hawkish views, while retaining eight of the previous Cabinet's 19 members in their posts.

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Doraemon train

TOYAMA, Japan - A train featuring comic and animation character Doraemon is shown to reporters in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, on Sept. 4, 2012. The train will be operated from Sept. 8, 2012, to Aug. 31, 2013, in the hometown of the comics' creator, Fujiko F Fujio. The train will be run in a project to commemorate Doraemon's birthday, which the comics say is Sept. 3, 2112.

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Saudi Arabia's 1st female Olympian

LONDON, Britain - Wojdan Shaherkani of Saudi Arabia takes part in the first round match in the women's judo over 78-kilogram class at the ExCeL competition venue at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Shaherkani became the first Saudi Arabian woman to compete in the Olympics.

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Manaudou wins gold in men's swimming 50m freestyle

LONDON, Britain - Florent Manaudou of France embraces his sister after winning the men's swimming 50-meter freestyle final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Manaudou won gold in a record of 21.34 seconds.

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Philosopher Ueyama dies

OSAKA, Japan - Undated file photo shows Shumpei Ueyama, a philosopher and former president of Kyoto City University of Arts. Ueyama died of Parkinson's disease at his home in the city of Kyoto on Aug. 3, 2012. He was 91.

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Franklin wins gold in women's 200m backstroke

LONDON, Britain - Missy Franklin of the United States (C) poses with the gold medal she won in the women's 200-meter backstroke at the 2012 London Olympics at the Aquatics Centre on Aug. 3, 2012. Franklin finished with a new world record time of 2 minutes, 4.06 seconds.

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Franklin wins gold in women's 200m backstroke

LONDON, Britain - Missy Franklin of the United States holds the gold medal she won in the women's 200-meter backstroke at the 2012 London Olympics at the Aquatics Centre on Aug. 3, 2012. Franklin finished with a new world record time of 2 minutes, 4.06 seconds.

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Japan minister join Osprey demonstration flight

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto answers a reporter's question at the U.S. Defense Department near Washington on Aug. 3, 2012, after joining a demonstration flight of Osprey military aircraft to gain firsthand experience of the aircraft to better explain to the Japanese public how it operates. (Pool photo)

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Japan minister joins Osprey demonstration flight

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto (2nd from R) boards an Osprey military aircraft at the U.S. Defense Department near Washington on Aug. 3, 2012, to join a demonstration flight to gain firsthand experience of the aircraft to better explain to the Japanese public how it operates.

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Japan minister joins Osprey demonstration flight

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto gets off an Osprey military aircraft at the Marine Corps Air Facility in Quantico, Virginia, on Aug. 3, 2012. Morimoto joined a demonstration flight to gain firsthand experience of the aircraft to better explain to the Japanese public how it operates. (Pool photo)

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Japan minister joins Osprey demonstration flight

WASHINGTON, United States - A U.S. Osprey military aircraft flies over the U.S. Defense Department near Washington on Aug. 3, 2012. Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto joined a demonstration flight of the Osprey the same day to gain firsthand experience of the aircraft to better explain to the Japanese public how it operates.

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Japan Defense Minister Morimoto at Pentagon

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto holds a press conference at the U.S. Defense Department near Washington after holding talks with his counterpart Leon Panetta on Aug. 3, 2012. Panetta said after the meeting that he is hopeful Japan will consent to the deployment in Okinawa of Osprey military aircraft after Tokyo is presented with a report on two Osprey crashes this year.

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Phelps wins 3rd in Olympic men's 100m butterfly

LONDON, Britain - Michael Phelps of the United States smiles with the gold medal he won in the men's 100-meter butterfly at the 2012 London Olympics, at the Aquatics Centre on Aug. 3, 2012. Phelps finished with a time of 51.21 seconds to win his third straight Olympic gold medal in the event and 17th gold of his career.

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Japan's Icho arrives in London to compete in women's wrestling

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kaori Icho speaks to reporters on arriving at London's Heathrow Airport on Aug. 3, 2012. She will compete in the women's wrestling 63-kilogram division at the 2012 London Olympics.

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Japan's Obara arrives in London to compete in women's wrestling

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Hitomi Obara (Front L) speaks to reporters on arriving at London's Heathrow Airport on Aug. 3, 2012. She will compete in the women's wrestling 48-kilogram division at the 2012 London Olympics.

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Franklin wins gold in women's 200m backstroke

LONDON, Britain - Missy Franklin (R) of the United States celebrates her gold medal finish with a new world record time of 2 minutes, 4.06 seconds in the women's 200-meter backstroke final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012.

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Franklin wins gold in women's 200m backstroke

LONDON, Britain - Missy Franklin of the United States competes in the women's 200-meter backstroke final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Franklin finished with a new world record time of 2 minutes, 4.06 seconds to win the gold medal.

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Phelps wins gold in men's 100m butterfly

LONDON, Britain - Michael Phelps of the United States looks at the time after the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Phelps finished with a time of 51.21 seconds to win his third straight Olympic gold medal in the event.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Shinobu Ono (far L), Yuki Ogimi (3rd from R) and their teammates wave to fans after beating Brazil 2-0 in a women's soccer quarterfinal match at Millennium Stadium to advance to the semifinals at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012.

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Phelps wins gold in men's 100m butterfly

LONDON, Britain - Michael Phelps (C) of the United States competes in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Phelps finished with a time of 51.21 seconds to win the gold medal.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Homare Sawa (2nd from R, 10) celebrates after beating Brazil 2-0 in a women's soccer quarterfinal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Seen in 2nd from left is Brazil's Marta.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Members of the Japan national team pose for a photograph before the kickoff of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Saki Kumagai (R), Azusa Iwashimizu (3rd from R) and their teammates celebrate after beating Brazil 2-0 in a women's soccer quarterfinal match at Millennium Stadium to advance to the semifinals at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Homare Sawa (R) hugs Brazil's star player Marta after their women's soccer quarterfinal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Fans send cheers to Japan national team members after they beat Brazil 2-0 in a women's soccer quarterfinal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Shinobu Ono (back, C) scores the team's second goal during the second half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L), Yuki Ogimi (back, R) and their teammates celebrate the team's second goal during the second half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Shinobu Ono (R) scores the team's second goal during the second half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Yuki Ogimi (17) attempts to shoot the ball during the second half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Yuki Ogimi (17) dribbles her way during the second half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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France's Riner wins gold in Olympic men's over 100-kg judo

LONDON, Britain - France's Teddy Riner rejoices after winning the men's judo over 100-kilogram category at the 2012 London Olympics, at the ExCeL competition venue on Aug. 3, 2012.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Homare Sawa (front) passes the ball during the second half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Homare Sawa (L) attempts to head the ball during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Japan women fall to Russia in volleyball

LONDON, Britain - Japan's coach Masayoshi Manabe (R) gives instructions to Saori Sakoda during the third set of a match against Russia in the Olympic women's volleyball tournament at Earls Court, London, on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan lost to Russia 27-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-19.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Yuki Ogimi (C) scores the team's opening goal during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Aya Sameshima (L) vies for the ball during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Yuki Ogimi (R) celebrates with her teammate Homare Sawa after scoring the team's opening goal during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Members of the Japan national team celebrate the team's opening goal during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Homare Sawa (Front R) dribbles with the ball during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Yuki Ogimi (C) celebrates with her teammates Homare Sawa (R) and Mizuho Sakaguchi after scoring the team's opening goal during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Yuki Ogimi (second from R) scores the team's opening goal during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Homare Sawa (R) fights for the ball against Brazil's Marta (C) during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Saki Kumagai (L) and Mizuho Sakaguchi (R) surround Brazil's Marta during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Mizuho Sakaguchi (L) fights for the ball against Brazil's Marta (10) during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Shinobu Ono (R) shoots the ball during the first half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Sugimoto wins silver in Olympic women's over 78-kg judo

LONDON, Britain - Japan's silver medalist Mika Sugimoto (far L) and other judokas celebrate at the award ceremony for the women's judo over 78-kilogram category at the 2012 London Olympics, at the ExCeL competition venue on Aug. 3, 2012.

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Sugimoto wins silver in Olympic women's over 78-kg judo

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Mika Sugimoto smiles with the silver medal she won in the women's judo over 78-kilogram category at the 2012 London Olympics, at the ExCeL competition venue on Aug. 3, 2012.

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Sugimoto wins silver in Olympic women's over 78-kg judo

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Mika Sugimoto smiles with the silver medal she won in the women's judo over 78-kilogram category at the 2012 London Olympics, at the ExCeL competition venue on Aug. 3, 2012.

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Furukawa wins silver in men's archery

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Takaharu Furukawa aims at a target during the men's individual archery final at the 2012 London Olympics at Lord's Cricket Ground on Aug. 3, 2012.