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OSAKA, Japan - Haru, a 2-year-old hawk owned by Misato Yamashita, perches on Yamashita's arm to walk together on a pedestrian crossing in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2014. Haru, a female hawk from Europe, is kept in an apartment after Yamashita, 37, bought her at a pet shop.

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Tokaido Shinkansen to mark 50th anniversary in October

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 16, 2014 shows successive shinkansen bullet trains -- (from R), series 0, 100 and 300 -- among rolling stock exhibited at the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya's Minato Ward.

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3 years after quake-tsunami

SENDAI, Japan - Panoramic photos show an area of Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, on March 16, 2011 (top), five days after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and on Feb. 28, 2014 (bottom).

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Wedding at hotel rebuilt after March 2011 disaster

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Bridegroom Takuro Konno and bride Ayae march down the aisle during their wedding ceremony at Capital Hotel 1000, reconstructed on a hill after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, in Rikuzentaka, Iwate Prefecture, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Theme park being built next to Olympic Park in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - People walk by Sochi Park, a theme park being built next to the Olympic Park in the Russian resort city of Sochi where the Winter Games are taking place, on Feb. 16, 2014. Sochi Park is scheduled to open in July, but areas already completed are open to the public for free during the Olympics.

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S. Koreans head for family reunions in North

SEOUL, South Korea - Ho Gyong Ok shows gifts she will take to her two younger sisters in North Korea on Feb. 16, 2014, before her departure, together with other South Koreans, for North Korea for reunions with family members separated by the 1950-1953 Korean War.

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Czech's Samkova wins gold with lucky 'stache'

SOCHI, Russia - Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic, sporting a hand-painted mustache as her lucky charm, is pictured after winning the women's snowboard cross event at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 16, 2014. Her trademark stache is usually painted in black, but for this day she chose the colors of her country's national flag.

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Czech's Samkova wins gold with lucky 'stache'

SOCHI, Russia - Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic, sporting a hand-painted mustache as her lucky charm, smiles after winning the women's snowboard cross event at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 16, 2014. Her trademark stache is usually painted in black, but for this day she chose the colors of her country's national flag.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic organizers in study tour at Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games' delegation participate in a special program organized by the International Olympic Committee for an on-site study tour to learn about the Sochi Olympics operations on Feb. 16, 2014, in the Russian resort town.

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) is pictured with Michael Chang (R) and Dante Bottini of his coaching team after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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Boston Red Sox's Dempster

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Ryan Dempster holds a press conference in Fort Myers, Florida, on Feb. 16, 2014. He said he won't pitch in 2014, citing health issues and his hope to spend more time with his family.

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Hosogai of Hertha Berlin

BERLIN, Germany - Japan midfielder Hajime Hosogai (R) of Hertha Berlin competes for the ball during a German first division Bundesliga soccer match against Wolfsburg in Berlin on Feb. 16, 2014. Hertha Berlin lost 1-2.

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Japan's Matsuyama in Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama completes the final round at the Northern Trust Open men's golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 16, 2014, with a 5-under-par 279 to finish 23rd.

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Japan's Matsuyama in Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama competes in the final round of the Northern Trust Open men's golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 16, 2014. He finished 23rd with 5-under-par 279.

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori is pictured after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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Team Jamaica in Sochi men's bobsleigh

SOCHI, Russia - The Jamaican bobsled team speeds down the track during the Winter Olympics two-man bobsleigh heats at the Sanki Sliding Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Team Jamaica in Sochi men's bobsleigh

SOCHI, Russia - The Jamaican bobsled team -- pilot Winston Watts (R) and brakeman Marvin Dixon -- makes its start during the Winter Olympics two-man bobsleigh heats at the Sanki Sliding Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Reflector board looking like gigantic gold medal

SOCHI, Russia - A large, round reflector board held up behind a photographer in the crowd at an alpine skiing venue during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb 16, 2014, resembles a gigantic gold medal when seen from afar.

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Czech Republic's Samkova celebrates snowboard cross gold

SOCHI, Russia - A three-photo series shows Eva Samkova of the Czech Republic dancing with joy on the podium after winning gold for the women's snowboard cross event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs Russia in women's ice hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese defender Yoko Kondo (L) fires a shot against Russia during the second period of the women's ice hockey classifications round at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Russia beats Slovakia in men's ice hockey at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Photo shows Russian team members after defeating Slovakia 1-0 in a men's ice hockey preliminary round Group A game at the Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Team Japan competes in men's bobsleigh

SOCHI, Russia - Hiroshi Suzuki (R) and Hisashi Miyazaki of Japan speed down the track during the first heat of the men's two-man bobsleigh at the Sanki Sliding Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Headband studded with Russian flags at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - A fan wears a headband decorated with Russian flags as he watches the Winter Olympics speed skating competition at the Adler Arena in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Team Japan competes in men's bobsleigh

SOCHI, Russia - Hiroshi Suzuki (L) and Hisashi Miyazaki of Japan finish their second heat of the men's two-man bobsleigh at the Sanki Sliding Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. They finished Heat 2 in 28th place.

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Russia beats Japan in women's hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Japanese (R) and Russian women's ice hockey team shake hands after the classifications round for fifth to eighth places at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Japan dropped to its fourth consecutive defeat in a 3-6 loss.

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Team Japan competes in men's bobsleigh

SOCHI, Russia - Hiroshi Suzuki (R) and Hisashi Miyazaki of Japan compete in the first heat of the men's two-man bobsleigh at the Sanki Sliding Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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U.S. ice dance duo performs at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Ice dance pair Meryl Davis (top) and Charlie White of the United States compete in the ice dance short dance at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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U.S. pair in lead after ice dance SD in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Ice dance pair Meryl Davis (R) and Charlie White of the United States perform in the ice dance short dance at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. The skaters are in first place after the short dance segment.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan smiles during an award ceremony at the Medals Plaza in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014, after winning the silver medal in the men's large hill individual ski jumping final at the Winter Olympics. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, amassed 277.4 points, with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.

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Japan loses to Russia in ice hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Players of the Japanese women's ice hockey team are photographed after a 3-6 loss against Russia in the classifications round for fifth to eighth places at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Russia beats Japan in women's hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Japanese women's ice hockey team - (from front to rear) Ami Nakamura, Rui Ukita, Miho Shishiuchi, Shiori Koike, Ayaka Toko, and Mika Hori - are seen after a 3-6 loss against Russia in the classifications round for fifth to eighth places at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs Russia in women's ice hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese forward Rui Ukita (front L) and compatriot Tomoe Yamane (R) fight for the puck against Russian players including Tatyana Burina (2nd from R) during the second period of the women's classifications at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs Russia in ice hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's defence Shiori Koike (L) clears the puck from Russian forward Tatyana Burina during the second period of the women's ice hockey classifications round at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan's Kasai in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan (L) along with Kamil Stoch of Poland (C) and Peter Prevc of Slovenia show off their silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, for the men's large hill individual ski jumping event during an award ceremony at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. This was Kasai's seventh consecutive Winter Games appearance.

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Japan vs Russia in women's ice hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese players - (from front) Haruna Yoneyama, Chiho Osawa, and goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto - get together after Russia scored their fifth goal during the third period of the women's ice hockey classifications round at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan poses with his silver medal in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014, after receiving the honor in an award ceremony for the men's large hill individual ski jumping event at the Medals Plaza during the Winter Olympics. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, amassed 277.4 points, with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.

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Japan vs Russia in women's hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's forward Ami Nakamura (C) and compatriot Tomoko Sakagami (L) play during the third period of the women's ice hockey classifications round at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs Russia in women's ice hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's Ayaka Toko (L) and Russia's Olga Sosina fight for the puck during the second period of the women's ice hockey classifications round at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan (R) and Kamil Stoch of Poland celebrate during an award ceremony at the Medals Plaza in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014, after winning the silver and gold medals, respectively, in the men's large hill individual ski jumping final at the Winter Olympics. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, amassed 277.4 points, with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan acknowledges the crowd in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014, during an award ceremony for the men's large hill individual ski jumping event at the Medals Plaza during the Winter Games. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, won the silver medal, amassing 277.4 points with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan smiles during an award ceremony at the Medals Plaza in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014, after winning the silver medal in the men's large hill individual ski jumping final at the Winter Olympics. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, amassed 277.4 points, with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - With Japan's national flag in the foreground, the screen displays the men's large hill individual ski jumping medalists, (from L to R) Noriaki Kasai of Japan, Kamil Stoch of Poland and Peter Prevc of Slovania, who were awarded the silver, gold and bronze, respectively, during a ceremony at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan (L) celebrates with gold medalist Kamil Stoch during an award ceremony at the Medals Plaza in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014, after winning the silver medal in the men's large hill individual ski jumping final at the Winter Olympics. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, amassed 277.4 points, with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.

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Japan vs Russia in ice hockey at Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese forward Chiho Osawa (R) and Russia's Tatyana Burina compete for the puck during the first period of the women's ice hockey classifications round at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Displayed on the screen are the men's large hill individual ski jumping medalists, (from L to R) Noriaki Kasai of Japan, Kamil Stoch of Poland and Peter Prevc of Slovania, who were awarded the silver, gold, and bronze, respectively, during an award ceremony at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. The athletes' national flags are in the foreground.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan observes his silver medal during an award ceremony for the men's large hill individual ski jumping event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, amassed 277.4 points, with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan shows off his silver medal for the men's large hill individual ski jumping event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, amassed 277.4 points, with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Men's large hill individual ski jumping silver medalist Noriaki Kasai of Japan (L) celebrates on the podium along with gold medalist Kamil Stoch of Poland (C) and bronze medalist Peter Prevc of Slovania during an award ceremony at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. This is Kasai's seventh Winter Olympics appearance.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan smiles at an award ceremony after winning the silver medal in the men's large hill individual ski jumping final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, amassed 277.4 points, with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.

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Japan's Kasai takes silver in men's large hill jump

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan smiles with his silver medal during an award ceremony for the men's large hill individual ski jumping event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Kasai, competing in his seventh consecutive Winter Games, amassed 277.4 points, with leaps of 139.0 and 133.5 meters.