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Peirsol wins gold, Koga silver at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Junya Koga (L) of Japan and Aaron Peirsol of the United States pose for photos after winning the silver medal and the gold medal, respectively, in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010.

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Terakawa wins silver at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Aya Terakawa waves after finishing second in the final of the women's 100-meter backstroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010.

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Matsuda, Phelps at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Takeshi Matsuda (back) competes with Michael Phelps of the United States (front) in the men's 200-meter butterfly final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Phelps won the gold while Matsuda won the bronze.

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Matsuda wins bronze at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Takeshi Matsuda, bronze medalist at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, waves after finishing third in the men's 200-meter butterfly final during the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010.

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Koga wins silver at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Junya Koga waves after finishing second in the final of the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010.

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Matsuda wins bronze at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Takeshi Matsuda, bronze medalist at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, swims in the men's 200-meter butterfly final during the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Matsuda won the bronze.

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Koga at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japanese swimmer Junya Koga swims during the men's 100-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Koga won the silver.

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Kitajima at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Two-time Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima holds a Japanese national flag at the opening ceremony of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on Aug. 18, 2010 in Irvine, California.

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Koga at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japanese swimmer Junya Koga swims during the men's 100-meter backstroke qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Koga advanced to the final and won the silver.

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Phelps at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Michael Phelps of the United States, winner of eight gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, swims during the men's 200-meter butterfly qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Phelps advanced to the final and won the gold.

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Matsuda wins bronze at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Takeshi Matsuda, bronze medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, swims in the men's 200-meter butterfly qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California. Matsuda advanced to the final and won the bronze.

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Irie at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Ryosuke Irie, Japanese backstroke record holder, swims in the men's 100-meter backstroke qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Irie advanced to the final and finished fourth in the race.

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Terakawa at Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Japanese swimmer Aya Terakawa swims during the women's 100-meter backstroke qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 18, 2010. Terakawa advanced to the final and won the silver.

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Kitajima gears up for Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Two-time Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima practices at the venue of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 17, 2010, prior to the start of the competition.

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Kitajima gears up for Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Two-time Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima practices at the venue of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 17, 2010, prior to the opening of the competition.

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Kitajima at press conference before Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Two-time Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima (2nd from R) and other members of the Japanese team attend a press conference in Irvine, California, on Aug. 17, 2010, prior to the opening of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. Kitajima says he will do his best in the competition.

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Kitajima at press conference before Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima, a two-time Olympic breaststroke champion, smiles at a press conference in Irvine, California, on Aug. 17, 2010, prior to the opening of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. Kitajima says he will do his best in the competition.

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Kitajima gears up for Pan Pacific C'ships

IRVINE, United States - Two-time Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima practices at the venue of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 17, 2010, prior to the opening of the competition.

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Phelps gears up for Pan Pacific c'ships

CALIFORNIA, United States - U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, winner of eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, speaks at a press conference on Aug. 16, 2010, in Irvine, California, prior to the Pan Pacific championships. Phelps said he is in good condition.

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Nissan's self-driving car

IRVINE, United States - Photo taken Aug. 27, 2013, in Irvine, California, shows Nissan Motor Co.'s self-driving car, based on the Japanese automaker's Leaf electric vehicle. Nissan said it will develop autonomous cars for release on the market by 2020.

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Nissan's self-driving car

IRVINE, United States - Andy Palmer, executive vice president of Nissan Motor Co., announces plans for developing autonomous cars that drive themselves at an event in Irvine, California, on Aug. 27, 2013. The Japanese automaker said it will develop autonomous cars for release on the market by 2020.

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Kitajima wins 200 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan celebrates victory in the 200-meter breaststroke in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 21, 2010. The two-time Olympic champion won the race following his win in the 100 breaststroke.

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Kitajima wins 200 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning the 200-meter breaststroke in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 21, 2010. The two-time Olympic champion won the race following his win in the 100 breaststroke.

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Kitajima wins 200 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan (C) and other competitors start the 200-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 21, 2010. The two-time Olympic champion won the race following his win in the 100 breaststroke.

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Kitajima wins 200 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan speaks during an interview after winning the 200-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 21, 2010. The two-time Olympic champion won the race following his win in the 100 breaststroke.

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Kitajima wins 200 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan comes up for air in the 200-meter breaststroke in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 21, 2010. The two-time Olympic champion won the race following his win in the 100 breaststroke.

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Kitajima wins 200 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning the 200-meter breaststroke in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 21, 2010. The two-time Olympic champion won the race following his win in the 100 breaststroke.

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Kitajima wins 200 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan comes up for air in the 200-meter breaststroke in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 21, 2010. The two-time Olympic champion won the race following his win in the 100 breaststroke.

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Kitajima wins 200 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, California - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan swims during a preliminary heat for the 200-meter breaststroke in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 21, 2010. Kitajima won the event following his win in the 100 breaststroke.

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Kitajima 5th in Pan Pacs 50 breaststroke

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan comes up for air during a heat in the men's 50-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 20, 2010. Kitajima tied for fifth in the event.

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Lochte wins 200 backstroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Ryosuke Irie of Japan (R) looks at Ryan Lochte of the United States (L) during an awards ceremony at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 20, 2010. Lochte won gold while Irie came third in the event.

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Kitajima 5th in Pan Pacs 50 breaststroke

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan competes in the men's 50-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 20, 2010. Kitajima tied for fifth in the event.

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Lochte wins 200 backstroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Ryosuke Irie of Japan (front) and Ryan Lochte of the United States start in the men's 200-meter backstroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 20, 2010. Lochte won gold in the event.

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Silva wins Pan Pacs 50 breaststroke

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima (L) catches his breath while Brazil's Felipe Silva (R) celebrates his win in the 50-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 20, 2010.

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Silva wins Pan Pacs 50 breaststroke

IRVINE, United States - Brazil's Felipe Silva (front) and Japan's Kosuke Kitajima compete in the 50-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 20, 2010. Silva won gold in the event.

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Kitajima 5th in Pan Pacs 50 breaststroke

IRVINE, United States - Kosuke Kitajima of Japan comes up for air during a heat in the men's 50-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 20, 2010. Kitajima tied for fifth in the event.

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Lochte wins 200 backstroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Ryan Lochte of the United States swims during a heat in the men's 200-meter backstroke at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 20, 2010. Lochte won gold in the event.

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Kitajima wins 100 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima (C) celebrates after winning the 100-meter breaststroke final in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010.

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Kitajima wins 100 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima acknowledges the crowd after winning the 100-meter breaststroke final in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010.

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Japan grabs silver in 800 relay at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Sho Uchida, Japan's anchor in the men's 800-meter freestyle relay, dives into the pool at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010. Japan won the silver.

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Japan grabs silver in 800 relay at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Takeshi Matsuda (R), Yoshihiro Okumura (C), Yuki Kobori (2nd from L) and Sho Uchida (down L) celebrate after Japan finishing second in the men's 800-meter freestyle relay at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010.

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Koga wins 50-meter backstroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Junya Koga waves after winning the 50-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010.

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Koga wins 50-meter backstroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Junya Koga swims in the 50-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010. Koga won the gold.

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Kitajima wins 100 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima (3rd from R), two-time Olympic breaststroke champion, dives into water at the start of the 100-meter breaststroke final in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010. Kitajima won the gold.

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Kitajima wins 100 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima, two-time Olympic breaststroke champion, waves to crowds after winning the 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010.

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Kitajima wins 100 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima, two-time Olympic breaststroke champion, swims in the 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010. Kitajima won the gold.

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Kitajima wins 100 breaststroke at Pan Pacs

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima, two-time Olympic breaststroke champion, swims in the 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010. Kitajima won the gold.

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Kitajima at Pan Pacific C'shimps

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima, two-time Olympic breaststroke champion, swims in the men's 100-meter breaststroke qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010. Kitajima advanced to the final.

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Kitajima at Pan Pacific C'shimps

IRVINE, United States - Japan's Kosuke Kitajima, two-time Olympic breaststroke champion, swims in the men's 100-meter breaststroke qualifier at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 19, 2010. Kitajima advanced to the final.

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Marukome fetes completion of 1st ever overseas plant in California

LOS ANGELES, United States - Marukome Co. President Tokio Aoki (far left) and other officials crack open a cask of rice wine in a ceremony to dedicate the company's first miso (fermented bean paste) factory in Irvine, California, on Dec. 5. ''I am pleased to be able to contribute to the health of Americans through miso,'' Aoki said at the ceremony.