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Film director Koji Wakamatsu dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese film director Koji Wakamatsu posing with the Silver Bear award for Best Actress at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin on Feb. 20, 2010, after receiving the award on behalf of Shinobu Terajima, who starred in his film "Caterpillar." Wakamatsu, known for his works on violence, politics and erotic themes, died Oct. 17, 2012, at age 76, after being hospitalized for serious injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

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Film director Koji Wakamatsu dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at a theater in Osaka on Feb. 27, 2010, shows Japanese film director Koji Wakamatsu (R), and actress Shinobu Terajima holding up the Silver Bear trophy for Best Actress awarded at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival for her performance in Wakamatsu's film "Caterpillar." Wakamatsu, known for his works on violence, politics and erotic themes, died Oct. 17, 2012 at age 76, after being hospitalized for serious injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

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Fish ambassador

TOKYO, Japan - Fish expert, illustrator and TV personality Sakana-kun (fish guy) speaks during a press conference in Tokyo in December 2010. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said Feb. 17, 2011, that it has appointed Sakana-kun, also a visiting associate professor at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, a ''fish ambassador'' to expand fish consumption.

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Vietnam tour boat sinks

HANOI, Vietnam - File photo taken in November 2010 shows sightseeing boats cruising in Halong Bay, northern Vietnam. One such boat carrying 27 people sank on Feb. 17, 2011, killing 12 people including a Japanese national, according to local authorities.

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Closing ceremony for Vancouver Winter Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - The closing ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games is held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010. The Olympics, in which some 2,600 athletes from 82 countries and areas took part, ended a 17-day run.

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Closing ceremony for Vancouver Winter Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - The closing ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games is held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010. The Olympics, in which some 2,600 athletes from 82 countries and areas took part, ended a 17-day run.

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Closing ceremony for Vancouver Winter Olympics

VANCOUVER, Canada - The closing ceremony for the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games is held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010. The Olympics, in which some 2,600 athletes from 82 countries and areas took part, ended a 17-day run.

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Japan delegation chief pleased with effort in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese Olympic delegation head Seiko Hashimoto speaks at a news conference in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 28, 2010, the last day of the 17-day Winter Olympics. Hashimoto praised the efforts of Japanese athletes for winning five medals.

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Terajima wins best actress award at Berlin Int'l Film Festival

BERLIN, Germany - Japanese actress Shinobu Terajima attends the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin on Feb. 17, 2010. Terajima was awarded the Silver Bears award for Best Actress at the film festival on Feb. 20 for her role in ''Caterpillar,'' a film directed by Koji Wakamatsu based on the 1929 short story of the same name by mystery writer Rampo Edogawa.

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White wins gold in men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Shaun White of the United States celebrates after winning the gold in the snowboard men's halfpipe in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain in Canada on Feb. 17, 2010. White claimed his second straight gold medal in the event.

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Kokubo finishes 8th in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Kazuhiro Kokubo reacts after falling during his run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain in Canada on Feb. 17, 2010. Kokubo placed eighth in the competition.

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Kokubo finishes 8th in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Kazuhiro Kokubo reacts after falling during his run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain in Canada on Feb. 17, 2010. Kokubo placed eighth in the competition.

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White wins gold in men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Shaun White of the United States (in this composite photo) takes to the air during his second run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain in Canada on Feb. 17, 2010. White claimed his second straight gold medal in the event.

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Kokubo finishes 8th in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Kazuhiro Kokubo reacts after falling during his run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain in Canada on Feb. 17, 2010. Kokubo placed eighth in the competition.

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White wins gold, Lago bronze in men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Shaun White (R) of the United States and compatriot Scott Lago celebrate after winning the gold and bronze medals in the snowboard men's halfpipe in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain in Canada on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Japan's Takahashi prepares for Olympic free program

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese medal hopeful Daisuke Takahashi recovers after crashing into the fence during practice for the Winter Olympic free program in Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. Takahashi placed third in the men's short program the previous day.

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Norway's Marit Bjoergen wins women's individual classic sprint

WHISTLER, Canada - Marit Bjoergen of Norway celebrates after winning the women's individual cross country classic sprint in the Vancouver Olympics at the Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Norway's Marit Bjoergen wins women's individual classic sprint

WHISTLER, Canada - Marit Bjoergen of Norway celebrates after winning the women's individual cross country classic sprint in the Vancouver Olympics at the Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Austria's Linger brothers win men's doubles luge

WHISTLER, Canada - Austria's Andreas Linger (R) and Wolfgang Linger celebrate after winning the men's doubles luge event in the Vancouver Olympics at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. They won the gold in a total time of 1 minute, 22.705 seconds.

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White wins gold in men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Shaun White of the United States performs during his second run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain in Canada on Feb. 17, 2010. White claimed his second straight gold medal in the event.

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Austria's Linger brothers win men's doubles luge

WHISTLER, Canada - Austria's Andreas Linger (top) and Wolfgang Linger of Austria compete during the men's doubles luge event in the Vancouver Olympics at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. They won the gold in a total time of 1 minute, 22.705 seconds.

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China's Wang Meng wins women's 500-meter short track final

VANCOUVER, Canada - China's Wang Meng (front) skates to victory in the Olympic women's 500-meter short track final at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010.

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China's Wang Meng wins women's 500-meter short track final

VANCOUVER, Canada - China's Wang Meng celebrates holding the national flag after winning the Olympic women's 500-meter short track final at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Aono finishes 9th in men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Ryo Aono falls during his second and final run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. Aono placed ninth in the competition with 32.9 points in his first run.

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Kokubo finishes 8th in men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Kazuhiro Kokubo competes during his second and final run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. Kokubo placed eighth in the competition with 35.7 points in his second run.

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Russia's Nikita Kriukov wins men's individual classic sprint

WHISTLER, Canada - Photos show Russia's Nikita Kriukov (L) and Alexander Panzhinskiy neck and neck at the finishing line in the men's individual classic sprint cross country final at the Vancouver Olympics at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. Kriukov won after a photo finish.

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American White wins gold in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Shaun White of the U.S. competes during his first run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. White claimed his second straight gold medal in the event with 48.4 points in his second run.

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Davis wins gold in men's 1,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Shani Davis of the United States skates during the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. Davis won his second straight gold medal in the event with a time of 1 minute, 8.94 seconds

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Russia's Nikita Kriukov wins men's individual classic sprint

WHISTLER, Canada - Nikita Kriukov of Russia (front) crosses the finish line ahead of compatriot Alexander Panzhinskiy to win the men's individual classic sprint cross country final at the Vancouver Olympics at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010.

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American White wins gold in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Shaun White of the U.S. reacts after his first run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. White claimed his second straight gold medal in the event with 48.4 points in his second run.

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American White wins gold in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Shaun White of the United States competes during his first run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. White claimed his second straight gold medal in the event with 48.4 points in his second run.

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Kokubo finishes 8th in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Kazuhiro Kokubo got an abrasion on his face from falling during his run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. Kokubo placed eighth in the competition with 35.7 points in his second run.

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American White wins gold in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Shaun White of the U.S. reacts after his first run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. White claimed his second straight gold medal in the event with 48.4 points in his second run.

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Aono finishes 9th in snoboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Ryo Aono reacts after falling during his second and final run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympics on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. Aono placed ninth in the competition with 32.9 points in his first run.

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Kokubo finishes 8th in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Kazuhiro Kokubo reacts after he fell during his first of two runs in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. Kokubo placed eighth in the competition with 35.7 points in his second run.

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American White wins gold in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Shaun White of the United States competes during his first run in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. White claimed his second straight gold medal in the event with 48.4 points in his second run.

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Kokubo finishes 8th in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Kazuhiro Kokubo takes a fall during his first of two runs in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. Kokubo placed eighth in the competition with 35.7 points in his second run.

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Aono finishes 9th in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Ryo Aono competes during the first of his two runs in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympics on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. Aono placed ninth in the competition with 32.9 points in his first run.

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Kokubo finishes 8th in snowboard men's halfpipe

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Japan's Kazuhiro Kokubo competes during his first of two runs in the snowboard men's halfpipe finals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver on Feb. 17, 2010. Kokubo placed eighth in the competition with 35.7 points in his second run.

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Davis wins gold in men's 1,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Shani Davis of the United States reacts on the podium during the flower ceremony for the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. Davis won his second straight gold medal in the event with a time of 1 minute, 8.94 seconds

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Actor Fujita dies at 76

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo, taken in May 2009, at a studio in Kyoto, shows popular actor Makoto Fujita in kimono costume playing samurai Nakamura Mondo in the ''Hissatsu'' (Kill) TV period drama. Fujita died of arterial bleeding at Osaka University Hospital in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Feb. 17, 2010. He was 76.

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S. Korea's Mo wins silver in men's 1,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Mo Tae Bum of South Korea (front) and Chad Hedrick of the United States compete during the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. Mo won the silver with 1 minute 9.12 seconds, and Hedrick won the bronze with 1 minute 9.32 seconds.

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Olympic men's 1,000m speed skating medalists

RICHMOND, Canada - Mo Tae Bum of South Korea (L), Shani Davis of the United States (C), and Chad Hedrick of the United States, celebrate after winning the silver, gold, and bronze, respectively, in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Davis wins gold in men's 1,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Shani Davis of the United States skates during the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. Davis won his second straight gold medal in the event with a time of 1 minute, 8.94 seconds

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Davis wins gold in men's 1,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Crowds cheer after Shani Davis of the United States (L) finished ahead of Mo Tae Bum of South Korea (R) to win the gold medal in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. Davis won his second straight gold medal in the event with a time of 1 minute, 8.94 seconds, while Mo won the silver medal with a time of 1 minute 9.12 seconds.

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Davis wins gold in men's 1,000m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - Shani Davis of the United States waves to the crowd after winning the gold medal in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. Davis won his second straight gold medal in the event with a time of 1 minute, 8.94 seconds

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Vonn of U.S. wins gold in women's downhill

WHISTLER, Canada - Lindsey Vonn of the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's Alpine skiing downhill race at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Ishikawa wins 1st round of Accenture Match Play

MARANA, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits a shot from the bunker on the 11th hole in the first round of the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play Championship, on Feb. 17, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Marana, Arizona. Ishikawa finished his debut with a 2-up victory over Michael Sim of Australia.

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Vonn, Mancuso of U.S. win gold, silver in women's downhill

WHISTLER, Canada - Lindsey Vonn (R) and Julia Mancuso of the United States celebrate holding their national flag after winning the gold and silver medals, respectively, in the women's Alpine skiing downhill race at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Obara competes in 1,000m speed skating at Vancouver

RICHMOND, Canada - Japan's Tadashi Obara waves to the crowd after competing in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, on Feb. 17, 2010. Obara placed 17th with 1 minute, 10.51 seconds.