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Restaurant on 57th floor

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, which is set to open March 7, 2014, inside the 300-meter-tall Abeno Harukas skyscraper in Osaka, unveils ZK, one of its restaurants located on the 57th floor with a view of the Osaka Bay and Mt. Rokko, on Feb. 4.

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Shops in Sochi with barrier-free access

TOKYO, Japan - A number of shops in the main part of Sochi, Russia, are equipped with slopes at the entrance to improve accessibility for those with disabilities or other special needs, as seen on Feb. 3, 2014. The Winter Olympic Games will open Feb. 7, 2014, in the Black Sea resort city, to be followed by the Paralympics in March.

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Film about dementia

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 7, 2014 shows Shigeru Ota, a Sendai Television Inc. producer who created a documentary film about an experimental study in the United States on elderly people with dementia. The film titled "Do You Know What My Name Is?" started screening at theaters across Japan in early March 2014.

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Tokushima Vortis gears up ahead of J-League kickoff

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Forward Junya Osaki of Tokushima Vortis, the first J-League Division 1 team from Japan's western main land of Shikoku, scores a goal in a practice match against Kawasaki Frontale during a training camp in Miyazaki, southern Japan, on Feb. 7, 2014, ahead of the March 1 kickoff of this year's professional soccer season.

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Arita pottery tradition

SAGA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 7, 2014, shows Sakaida Kakiemon XV, who assumed the title for Arita pottery in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in February 2014.

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Man creates puzzle boxes to entertain people

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 7, 2014 shows Akio Kamei, who creates wooden puzzle boxes called "karakuri-bako."

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U.S. pin badge collector in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - An American man who collects Olympic Games pins chats with a young boy at the Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia. He has collected several thousand pins since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The Sochi Games opened on Feb. 7, 2014, and run through Feb. 23.

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Sochi Olympic mascots appear in opening ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Giant-size official mascots of the Sochi Olympics -- (from L) the Hare, the Polar Bear and the Leopard -- appear on stage during attractions for the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Russia on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Gears, devices appear in Sochi Olympics opening ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Large red gears and other devices appear on stage during attractions for the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Russia on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Fairyland appears in Sochi Olympics opening ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Colorful inflatable buildings depicting a fairyland float on stage during attractions for the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Russia on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Ban, Bach, Putin applaud during Sochi Olympics opening ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Dignitaries including (from L) U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and Russian President Vladimir Putin applaud during the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Russia on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Elena Isinbaeva (R), women's pole vault world record holder, carries a torch during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. On the left is Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova.

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Chinese team members wave flags during Sochi Olympics opening ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - China's national team members stop and wave tiny flags as they enter the Fisht Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Japan FM Kishida talks with U.S. Sec. Of State Kerry

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (L) speaks during a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) at the State Department in Washington on Feb. 7, 2014, after their talks. They agreed to work closely to address the Japan-China territorial issue over uninhabited islets in the East China Sea.

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Sochi Winter Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Athletes of the Georgia Olympic team march during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympic Games at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Winter Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flag (L) and the Russian national flag are hoisted during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympic Games at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Winter Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai (C), captain of Japan's Sochi Olympic team, waves a small national flag during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Former rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva (C) of Russia carries a torch during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. On the right is Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova and on the left is Russian pole vault great Yelena Isinbayeva.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova carries a torch during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flame burns during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flame burns during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) takes part in the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Putin, Bach attend Sochi Olympics opening ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin smile during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. (Pool photo)

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (lower C) takes part in the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Former Russian ice hockey goalie Vladislav Tretiak (C) carries the Olympic torch toward the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flame burns during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Former Russian figure skater Irina Rodnina (front) and former Russian ice hockey goalie Vladislav Tretiak light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Flag-bearer Ayumi Ogasawara (front) of the Japanese women's curling team marches in the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flag (L) and the Russian national flag are hoisted during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Workers help stage an attraction at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Huge objects are lifted for one of attractions at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Ballet dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Ballet dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Colorful objects are in place during attractions at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flag is raised while renowned Russian operatic soprano Anna Netrebko (far R) performs at the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Huge gears appear during attractions for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Many objects show up during attractions for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Many huge red gears show up during attractions for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Giant transparent "horses" accent one of attractions for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics opening ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Fireworks are set off during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Thomas Bach (L), president of the International Olympic Committee, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, waves to the audience during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The captain of Japan's Sochi Olympics team, Noriaki Kasai (lower), leads the Japanese delegation during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese delegation flag-bearer Ayumi Ogasawara of the women's curling team marches in the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese delegation flag-bearer Ayumi Ogasawara (lower) of the women's curling team leads her compatriots during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese delegation flag-bearer Ayumi Ogasawara (lower R) of the women's curling team leads her compatriots during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

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Incomplete Olympic symbol at opening ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic rings are silhouetted during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. Only four of the five iconic rings appeared, leaving the symbol incomplete.

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Putin, Bach attend opening ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin (center R) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (center L) wave to the audience in the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.