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Designer Hanae Mori

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 6, 2014, shows world-renowned fashion designer Hanae Mori, who has designed costumes for a recent revival of the opera "Yuzuru" based on a Japanese folk tale.

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Women's entry into Shinto priesthood increasing

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 6, 2014 shows Nobuyo Otagaki, a female chief priest at the Amagasaki Ebisu Shrine, in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, performing a purification rite in the city in front of businesspeople to pray for prosperity in their businesses.

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Indian carmaker exhibits electric car at motor show

GREATER NOIDA, India - Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. exhibits a prototype electric sports car at an international motor show in Greater Noida, northern India, on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Indian motorcycle maker shows electric car at motor show

GREATER NOIDA, India - Major Indian motorcycle maker Bajaj Auto Ltd. shows a compact electric car at an international motor show in Greater Noida, northern India, on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Snowboarder Hirano meets press in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano, set to take part in the men's halfpipe competition at the Sochi Olympics, smiles during a press conference on Feb. 6, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

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Korean-Americans

RICHMOND, United States - Peter Kim (far L), president of a group of Korean-Americans, holds a press conference in Richmond, Virginia, on Feb. 6, 2014. The Virginia state legislature that day passed a bill that requires school textbooks to additionally label the Sea of Japan with the South Korean-preferred term of "East Sea," an action lobbied for by Kim's group.

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Tacloban

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - A boy carries a water tank in Tacloban City on Leyte Island on Feb. 6, 2014. In the background is a cargo ship washed ashore when Typhoon Haiyan struck the central Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013.

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Typhoon-hit Leyte still short of aid

TACLOBAN, Philippines - A ship washed ashore last November by Typhoon Haiyan along the coast of the Philippine city of Tacloban on the island of Leyte has yet to be removed on Feb. 6, 2014, surrounded by houses made of rubble.

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Tacloban

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - Photo taken in Tacloban City on Leyte Island on Feb. 6, 2014, shows temporary housing for victims of Typhoon Haiyan that struck the central Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013.

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Chocolate wrapped with feline font put on sale

OSAKA, Japan - A woman in Osaka on Feb. 6, 2014, shows "Cat Font" chocolates with alphabet letters formed by one or more cats on the outside wrapping.

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Non-Ainu high school girl becomes Ainu dancer

KUSHIORO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 6, 2014 shows Ayaka Ono, an Ainu dance performer, holding the stringed Tonkori, one of the indigenous ethnic group's traditional musical instruments. Despite not being an Ainu, Ono decided to become a performer of the traditional Ainu dance in the spring of 2013.

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Isetan Mitsukoshi holds Japanese sundries fair in NY

NEW YORK, United States - Footgear are displayed at a Japanese sundry goods fair in New York held by Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Japanese goods exhibition in New York

NEW YORK, United States - An exhibition of Japanese goods including clothes and sundries, as well as local specialties from across Japan starts in New York on Feb. 6, 2014, in which some products are for sale. The event held by Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. runs through Feb. 13.

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Volosozhar, Trankov duo in Sochi Olympics team event

SOCHI, Russia - World champions Tatiana Volosozhar (lower) and Maxim Trankov of Russia compete in the pairs short program figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. The pair came in first place with 83.79 points.

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Chan 3rd in men's short program in team event

SOCHI, Russia - Three-time world champion Patrick Chan of Canada performs in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. Chan finished in third place with 89.71 points.

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Japanese pair comes in 8th in team event SP

SOCHI, Russia - Narumi Takahashi (R) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan perform during the pairs short program figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. The pair finished in eighth with 46.56 points.

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Japanese pair comes in 8th place in team event SP

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skater Ryuichi Kihara lifts his partner Narumi Takahashi during the pairs short program figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. The Japanese pair finished eighth with 46.56 points.

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Plushenko performs in men's short program in team event

SOCHI, Russia - Turin Olympic men's champion Evgeni Plushenko of Russia performs in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. Plushenko finished second with 91.39 points.

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Plushenko performs in men's short program in team event

SOCHI, Russia - Turin Olympic men's champion Evgeni Plushenko of Russia performs in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. Plushenko finished in second place with 91.39 points.

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Hanyu amazes, but Japan trails in 4th in team event

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu performs in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. Hanyu produced a near-flawless performance, but Japan dropped into fourth overall as the figure skating team event made its Olympic debut at the Sochi Games.

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Plushenko performs in Sochi Olympics team event

SOCHI, Russia - Turin Olympic men's champion Evgeni Plushenko of Russia performs in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. Plushenko finished in second place with 91.39 points.

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Hanyu spins in men's short program in team event

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu performs a spin in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. Hanyu produced a near-flawless performance, but Japan dropped into fourth overall as the figure skating team event made its Olympic debut at the Sochi Games.

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Hanyu gives dynamic performance in men's short program in team event

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu performs in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Hanyu jumps in men's short program in team event

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu executes a jump in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Plushenko performs in men's short program in team event

SOCHI, Russia - Turin Olympic men's champion Evgeni Plushenko of Russia performs in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. Plushenko finished in second place with 91.39 points.

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Making spring's Kaguyabina doll decorations in full swing

KOBE, Japan - Production of Kaguyabina, pairs of Japanese paper dolls representing husband and wife placed inside a bamboo case for display, in full swing in the town of Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 6, 2014, ahead of Girl's Day on March 3.

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Plushenko performs in men's short program in team event

SOCHI, Russia - Turin Olympic men's champion Evgeni Plushenko of Russia performs in the men's short program of the figure skating team competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. Plushenko finished in second place with 91.39 points.

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Dolls in bamboos

KOBE, Japan - Photo shows "Kaguyabina," couple dolls in bamboo tubes in the town of Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Uemura advances to moguls final round

SOCHI, Russia - Aiko Uemura of Japan smiles after finishing her first qualifying round in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014. Uemura netted 21.01 points, a seventh-place finish and a spot in the final.

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Uemura advances to moguls final round

SOCHI, Russia - Aiko Uemura of Japan smiles after finishing her first qualification run in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014. Uemura netted 21.01 points, a seventh-place finish and a spot in the final.

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Hoshino in Olympic moguls qualifications

SOCHI, Russia - Junko Hoshino of Japan competes during the first qualifying round in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Uemura advances to moguls final round

SOCHI, Russia - Aiko Uemura of Japan finishes her first qualification run in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014. Uemura netted 21.01 points, a seventh-place finish and a spot in the final.

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Uemura advances to moguls final round

SOCHI, Russia - Aiko Uemura of Japan skies down the slope during the first qualifying round in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014. Uemura netted 21.01 points, a seventh-place finish and a spot in the final.

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Uemura advances to Olympic moguls final round

SOCHI, Russia - Aiko Uemura of Japan flips in the air during the first qualifying round in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014. Uemura netted 21.01 points, a seventh-place finish and a spot in the final.

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Uemura advances to moguls final round

SOCHI, Russia - Aiko Uemura of Japan competes during the first qualifying round in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014. Uemura netted 21.01 points, a seventh-place finish and a spot in the final.

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Ito hurt in Olympic moguls practice

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's Miki Ito (C) leaves the moguls course with assistance after collapsing at the finish area during a practice session for the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Hoshino in Olympic moguls qualifications

SOCHI, Russia - Junko Hoshino of Japan takes to the air during the first qualifying round in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Asada has 1st official practice in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater and gold medal hope Mao Asada (L) smiles after her first official practice in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. Asada arrived the previous day after midnight for the Winter Olympics.

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Murata in Olympic moguls qualifications

SOCHI, Russia - Arisa Murata of Japan smiles after finishing her first qualifying round in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Billy Morgan of Britain acknowledges the crowd after completing two runs in the snowboard slopestyle qualification round at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. The event made its Olympic debut in Sochi.

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Murata in Olympic moguls qualifications

SOCHI, Russia - Arisa Murata of Japan competes during the first qualifying round in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Murata in Olympic moguls qualifications

SOCHI, Russia - Arisa Murata of Japan takes to the air during the first qualifying round in the women's moguls of the Sochi Olympic Games at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Russia on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Ito collapses in Olympic moguls practice

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Miki Ito collapses after finishing the moguls course during a training session for the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (L) receives the Olympic flame from Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014, the day before the start of the Winter Olympics.

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Fire festival in Wakayama Prefecture

SHINGU, Japan - Torch-bearing participants run down a path through the red-lacquered "torii" gate of the Kamikura Shrine during the Oto Fire Festival in Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture, in western Japan on Feb. 6, 2014. The ancient New Year's ritual dates back 1,400 years.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - People in Sochi, Russia, pose for photos on Feb. 6, 2014, in front of a countdown board showing 1 day left before the start of the Winter Olympics.

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Fire festival in Wakayama Prefecture

SHINGU, Japan - Torch-bearing participants run down an entrance path from the Kamikura Shrine during the Oto Fire Festival in Shingu, Wakayama Prefecture, in western Japan on Feb. 6, 2014. The ancient New Year's ritual dates back 1,400 years.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A volunteer for the Winter Olympics poses for souvenir photos at the Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014, the day before the start of the Games.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Billy Morgan of Britain balances himself midair during his first performance in the snowboard slopestyle qualification round at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014. The event made its Olympic debut in Sochi.

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Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Police officers are deployed around the Fisht Olympic Stadium (back), the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics, in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 6, 2014, the day before the opening ceremony.