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Japan's new banknotes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda look at Japan's new banknotes at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, as the central bank began issuing the notes the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) meets the press at the Bank of Japan's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, as the central bank began issuing new banknotes the same day. Standing next to him is BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda.

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Japan's new banknotes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda pose for a photo at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, as the central bank began issuing new banknotes the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda pose for a photo at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, as the central bank began issuing new banknotes the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda pose for a photo at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, as the central bank began issuing new banknotes the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda pose for a photo at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, as the central bank began issuing new banknotes the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) visits the Bank of Japan's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, as the central bank began issuing new banknotes the same day. Standing in the left is BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (far R) visits the Bank of Japan's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, as the central bank began issuing new banknotes the same day. Standing in the far left is BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda. (Pool photo)

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BOJ chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks to reporters after meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 7, 2024.

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BOJ chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks to reporters after meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 7, 2024.

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BOJ chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks to reporters after meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 7, 2024.

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Japan PM, BOJ chief meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (C) speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 19, 2024, after holding talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following the central bank's decision to end its negative interest rate policy.

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Japan PM, BOJ chief meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 19, 2024, after holding talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following the central bank's decision to end its negative interest rate policy.

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BOJ head Ueda meets with PM Kishida

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2023, after holding talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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BOJ head Ueda meets with PM Kishida

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2023, after holding talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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BOJ governor Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (C) speaks to reporters after meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 22, 2023.

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BOJ governor Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks to reporters after meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 22, 2023.

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New BOJ governor Ueda

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and new Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda shake hands before holding talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2023.

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New BOJ governor Ueda

New Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks to reporters after holding talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2023.

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New BOJ governor Ueda

New Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks to reporters after holding talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2023.

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New BOJ governor Ueda

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and new Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda shake hands before holding talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2023.

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New BOJ governor Ueda

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and new Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda shake hands before holding talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2023.

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BOJ chief nominee

Undated photo shows former Bank of Japan Policy Board member Kazuo Ueda. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to tap Ueda as next governor of the central bank, a source familiar with the matter said on Feb. 10, 2023.

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Sapporo announces intention to host 2026 Winter Olympics

SAPPORO, Japan - Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda speaks at a news conference at the municipal government building in Sapporo on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 27, 2014, after announcing the city's intention to host the 2026 Winter Olympics at a city assembly meeting. Sapporo became the first Japanese city to host the Winter Olympics in 1972.

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H.K. signs MOUs for closer ties with Okinawa, Sapporo

HONG KONG, China - Fred Lam (L), executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, shakes hands with Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima, in Hong Kong on Aug. 14, 2014, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to deepen bilateral economic ties. Lam also signed a similar MOU with Mayor Fumio Ueda of Sapporo in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido the same day.

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Vocaloid character Miku to promote Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda (L) and Crypton Future Media Inc. President Hiroyuki Ito shake hands in Sapporo on Dec. 2, 2010, after signing a contract to use singing vocaloid character Hatsune Miku (picture in the back) to promote the city.

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Sapporo Mayor Ueda assured of reelection

SAPPORO, Japan - Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda celebrates with his wife and supporters after being assured of reelection in the poll held on April 8.

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Hillman visits Sapporo mayor

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters manager Trey Hillman (R), who led his team to a 4-1 victory over Chunichi Dragons in the Japan Series, poses with Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda during his visit to the municipal office on Oct. 30.

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Anti-quake data for 5 Sapporo condos confirmed fabricated

SAPPORO, Japan - Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda speaks to reporters March 7 at Sapporo City Hall after the earthquake-resistance data of five condominiums in the city was confirmed fabricated.

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Opposition-backed lawyer Ueda elected Sapporo mayor

SAPPORO, Japan - Fumio Ueda (L), a lawyer backed by the opposition Democratic Party of Japan and Social Democratic Party, receives a bouquet from a supporter at his campaign office in Sapporo June 8 after winning the Sapporo mayoral election.

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Hillman visits Sapporo mayor

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters manager Trey Hillman (R), who led his team to a 4-1 victory over Chunichi Dragons in the Japan Series, poses with Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda during his visit to the municipal office on Oct. 30. (Kyodo)

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Sapporo Mayor Ueda assured of reelection

SAPPORO, Japan - Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda celebrates with his wife and supporters after being assured of reelection in the poll held on April 8. (Kyodo)

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Anti-quake data for 5 Sapporo condos confirmed fabricated

SAPPORO, Japan - Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda speaks to reporters March 7 at Sapporo City Hall after the earthquake-resistance data of five condominiums in the city was confirmed fabricated. (Kyodo)

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Sapporo announces intention to host 2026 Winter Olympics

SAPPORO, Japan - Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda speaks at a news conference at the municipal government building in Sapporo on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 27, 2014, after announcing the city's intention to host the 2026 Winter Olympics at a city assembly meeting. Sapporo became the first Japanese city to host the Winter Olympics in 1972. (Kyodo)

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Vocaloid character Miku to promote Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - Sapporo Mayor Fumio Ueda (L) and Crypton Future Media Inc. President Hiroyuki Ito shake hands in Sapporo on Dec. 2, 2010, after signing a contract to use singing vocaloid character Hatsune Miku (picture in the back) to promote the city. (Kyodo)

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Opposition-backed lawyer Ueda elected Sapporo mayor

SAPPORO, Japan - Fumio Ueda (L), a lawyer backed by the opposition Democratic Party of Japan and Social Democratic Party, receives a bouquet from a supporter at his campaign office in Sapporo June 8 after winning the Sapporo mayoral election. (Kyodo)