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JR West runs 'Yokai Watch' train

OSAKA, Japan - West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) displays a train sporting the images of characters of "Yokai Watch," a huge-hit video game and animation for children, at a railroad yard in Osaka, western Japan, on Dec. 11, 2014. The special train is running from Dec. 13 through Feb. 1, 2015.

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JR West shows interior of 'Yokai Watch' train

OSAKA, Japan - West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) shows in Osaka, western Japan, on Dec. 11, 2014, the interior of a "Yokai Watch" train featuring the popular role-playing game. The special train is running from Dec. 13 through Feb. 1, 2015.

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Kamikaze pilot's letter kept at museum

FUKUOKA, Japan - A brief letter penned by kamikaze pilot Yukio Araki at a temple near an air base in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, before his transfer to a nearby base in Kagoshima Prefecture in early 1945 is shown in this file photo taken on Feb. 11, 2014. The letter reads: "I just go forward on my path."

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Younger Japanese-Brazilians in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 11, 2014 shows Linda Sansei, a five-member Japanese-Brazilian girls pop group: (clockwise from upper left) Shiori, Mutsumi, Sayuri, Sakura and Naomi in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.

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Younger Japanese-Brazilians getting in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 11, 2014 shows Linda Sansei, a five-member Japanese-Brazilian pop group, dancing during a live performance in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.

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Younger Japanese-Brazilians in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 11, 2014 shows Linda Sansei, a five-member Japanese-Brazilian pop group, singing during a live performance in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.

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3 years after quake-tsunami

SENDAI, Japan - Photos show the "miracle pine" in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on Sept. 11, 2012 (top), one and a half years after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and after the tree was cut down, preserved and replanted in the same place on Feb. 13, 2014 (bottom).

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3,000 yellow handkerchiefs fly to support post-quake work

SENDAI, Japan - About 3,000 yellow handkerchiefs sent from across Japan are tied to a zelkova tree in the town of Yamamoto, Miyagi Prefecture, on Feb. 23, 2014, as a symbol of support for reconstruction work after the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.

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Fans cheer for Russian ice hockey team

SOCHI, Russia - Flag-waving fans cheer for the Russian team as it scores against Japan during a women's ice hockey match at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014. Russia beat Japan 6-3.

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U.N. humanitarian coordinator for S. Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan - Toby Lanzer, U.N. humanitarian coordinator for South Sudan, is pictured during an interview in Juba on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A man wears a colorful outfit, scarf and hat at the Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe competition venue in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A girl, with two Russian flags on her head, smiles at the Olympic speed skating competition venue in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A spectator holds a helmet bearing the autograph of Japanese teen snowboarder Ayumu Hirano, in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 11, 2014. Hirano won the silver medal in the Winter Olympics men's snowboard halfpipe the same day.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A TV camera hangs midair from wires at the Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe competition venue in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Halfpipe gold medalist Podladtchikov reacts in jubilation

SOCHI, Russia - Snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Iouri Podladtchikov of Switzerland, flanked by Japanese silver and bronze medalists Ayumu Hirano (left) and Taku Hiraoka, raises both arms in jubilation at an awarding ceremony at the Sochi Winger Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Swiss snowboarder Podladtchikov somersaults in halfpipe final

SOCHI, Russia - Swiss snowboarder Iouri Podladtchikov somersaults in the air in the men's halfpipe final to win the competition at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Japanese teens take silver, bronze in men's halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese teen snowboarders Ayumu Hirano (L) and Taku Hiraoka pose after winning the silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's snowboard halfpipe at Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Russian men's ice hockey team forward meets press in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Forward Alexander Ovechkin of the Russian men's Sochi Olympic ice hockey team speaks before reporters on Feb. 11, 2014.

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White loses balance in men's snowboard halfpipe final

SOCHI, Russia - Two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White of the United States barely avoids a fall during his second performance in the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka speaks at a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media, in front of a photo of Lou Gehrig. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Switzerland's Podladtchikov wins men's snowboard halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Switzerland's Iouri Podladtchikov (L) celebrates with Shaun White of the United States after winning the gold medal in the men's snowboard halfpipe at Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (L) and New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi shake hands during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka smiles during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka puts on a New York Yankees uniform during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media, as Yankees manager Joe Girardi looks on. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka puts on a New York Yankees cap during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Yankees present Tanaka at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka smiles during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former ace of Japanese Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles joined the team with a seven-year, $155 million contract.

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Koike chases Russian player in women's hockey at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japan defender Shiori Koike (R) chases Russia's Alexandra Vafina during a Group B preliminary-round game in the women's ice hockey at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014. Japan lost 2-1.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka answers a question during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (R) shakes hands with New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Japan to aid Pakistan expand girls' education

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Hiroshi Inomata (R) shakes hands with a Pakistani official after the two sides signed an agreement on Feb. 11, 2014, in Islamabad. Japan decided to provide some 800 million yen in grant aid to help build new classrooms for girls at around 30 schools in the rural areas in southern Sindh Province.

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Tanaka's name on Yankee Stadium scoreboard

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka's name appears on the scoreboard at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced him to the media.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka answers a question during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Japan defender Yoshida helps Southampton'a win vs. Hull City

HULL, Britain - Japan defender Maya Yoshida (L) of Premier League club Southampton competes for the ball with Hull City striker Shane Long in the first half of an away match on Feb. 11, 2014. Southampton defeated Hull 1-0.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka smiles during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (R) puts on a cap as New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi looks on during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (far R). The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Japan's Hirano, Hiraoka win medals in men's snowboard halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese snowboarders Ayumu Hirano (L) and Taku Hiraoka smile after winning the silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's halfpipe event at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka heads for a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (R) looks at Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (L) helps Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka put on his uniform during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Japan's Takanashi jumps in 1st round of women's normal hill

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi performs her jump in the first round of the women's normal hill individual competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014, as shown in this composite photo.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (R) puts on his uniform during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him to the media. At his left is Yankees manager Joe Girardi. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Japan's Takanashi leaves venue after women's normal hill

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi leaves the venue of the women's normal hill individual competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia with tears in her eyes as she missed the podium with a fourth-place finish on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - (From L) New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka and Yankees manager Joe Girardi pose for photos during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the Yankees introduced Tanaka to the media. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Yankees unveil Tanaka

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is pictured after introducing himself in English during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Feb. 11, 2014, where the New York Yankees introduced him. The former Rakuten Eagles ace signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees the previous month.

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Japan's Ito leaves venue after women's normal hill

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Yuki Ito leaves the venue of the women's normal hill individual competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia after finishing in seventh place on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Fan roots for Japan's Takanashi in women's normal hill

SOCHI, Russia - A woman roots for Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi during the women's normal hill individual competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Japan's Aono hugs Hiraoka after men's halfpipe event

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese snowboarder Ryo Aono (R) hugs compatriot Taku Hiraoka after the latter took the bronze medal in the men's halfpipe event at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014.

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Germany's Vogt wins 1st women's ski jump gold

SOCHI, Russia - Carina Vogt of Germany stands on the podium after winning the women's Normal Hill individual ski jump at the Sochi Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014. Vogt became the first Olympic champion in the women's ski jump.

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Japan's Hirano wins silver in men's snowboard halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (L) signs his autograph after winning the silver medal in the men's halfpipe event at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014.