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World Cup forward Yano back with Albirex

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at Kansai International Airport on July 1, 2010, shows Japanese soccer player Kisho Yano. The 27-year-old forward, a member of the 2010 World Cup squad, has returned to his old club Albirex Niigata, the J-League first division team announced on Feb. 8, 2012. He was released by German club Freiburg late in the previous year.

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Japanese competitive eater Kobayashi

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi during an interview with Kyodo News in New York on July 1, 2010. The 33-year-old former hot dog eating champion won an annual chicken wing eating contest in Philadelphia on Feb. 3, 2012, downing a record 337 wings in 30 minutes.

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Japan researcher tries to revive dying Indonesian art

TOKYO, Japan - Isamu Sakamoto, an expert on old document restoration, poses before a painting used in old Indonesian performance art on display at a Tokyo museum on July 1, 2010. He took the initiative in reproducing the painting with his Indonesian friends to save the dying Javanese art of storytelling called ''Wayang beber.''

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Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa speaks during a news conference in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed that he had an operation in late January for removal of his gullet and that he has resumed his work in public in Nagano Prefecture since July 26.

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Ozawa returns to work

OKUSHIGA, Japan - Conductor Seiji Ozawa speaks during a news conference in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. Ozawa, who was undergoing treatment for esophagus cancer, revealed that he had an operation in late January for removal of his gullet and that he has resumed his work in public in Nagano Prefecture since July 26.

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2 TV journalists covering chopper crash confirmed dead

SAITAMA, Japan - A police helicopter transports one of two men working for Nippon Television Network Corp. found in a state of cardio-respiratory arrest in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. The two, later confirmed dead at a hospital, had climbed the mountain to cover the July 25 fatal crash of a rescue helicopter.

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2 TV journalists covering chopper crash confirmed dead

SAITAMA, Japan - Aerial view of a photo taken Aug. 1, 2010, from a helicopter shows an area in which two men working for Nippon Television Network Corp. were found in a state of cardio-respiratory arrest in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, the same day. The two, later confirmed dead at a hospital, had climbed the mountain to cover the July 25 fatal crash of a rescue helicopter.

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2 TV journalists covering chopper crash confirmed dead

SAITAMA, Japan - Emergency services personnel transport two men working for Nippon Television Network Corp., who were found in a state of cardio-respiratory arrest in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, on Aug. 1, 2010. The two, later confirmed dead at a hospital, had climbed the mountain to cover the July 25 fatal crash of a rescue helicopter.

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2 TV journalists covering chopper crash confirmed dead

SAITAMA, Japan - Aerial view of a photo taken Aug. 1, 2010, from a helicopter shows an area in which two men working for Nippon Television Network Corp. were found in a state of cardio-respiratory arrest in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, the same day. The two, later confirmed dead at a hospital, had climbed the mountain to cover the July 25 fatal crash of a rescue helicopter.

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Mass to commemorate 400th anniv. of church built by Koreans

NAGASAKI, Japan - Photo taken July 1, 2010, shows Nakamachi Catholic Church in Nagasaki, where a group of Japanese and Korean Christians will hold a mass on Aug. 10 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the construction of San Lorenzo Church in the western Japan city by Koreans who were forcibly brought to Japan in the late 16th century. San Lorenzo Church was later torn down.

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Mass to commemorate 400th anniv. of church built by Koreans

NAGASAKI, Japan - Photo taken July 1, 2010, shows the inside of Nakamachi Catholic Church in Nagasaki, where a group of Japanese and Korean Christians will hold a mass on Aug. 10 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the construction of San Lorenzo Church in the western Japan city by Koreans who were forcibly brought to Japan in the 16th century. San Lorenzo Church was later torn down.

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Brazil vs Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinal

Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Brazil players (from L) Dani Alves, Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano exercise during a practice session in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 1, 2010, before a World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth the following day.

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Brazil vs Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinal

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder shoots during a practice session in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 1, 2010, before a World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth the following day.

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Brazil vs Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinal

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Netherlands players (from L ) Dirk Kuyt, Arjen Robben and Mark Van Bommel cheer during a practice session in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 1, 2010, before a World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth the following day.

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Brazil vs Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinal

Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka exercises during a practice session in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 1, 2010, before a World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth the following day.

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Uruguay vs Ghana in World Cup quarterfinal

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Uruguay forwards Luis Suarez (L) and Diego Forlan (2nd from L) and teammates exercise during a practice session at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 1, 2010, before a World Cup quarterfinal between Uruguay and Ghana at the same stadium the following day.

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Brazil vs Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinal

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Netherlands forward Arjen Robben smiles during a practice session in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 1, 2010, before a World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth the following day.

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Serena Williams advances to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams of the United States (L) and Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic shake hands after their game in the Wimbledon tennis championships at All England Club in Wimbledon, England, on July 1, 2010. Williams defeated Kvitova 7-6, 6-2 to advance to the women's final.

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Japan's hot-dog eating champ eager to compete in N.Y. event

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi answers questions about New York's annual July 4 Independence Day hot-dog eating contest during an interview with Kyodo News in New York on July 1, 2010.

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Serena Williams advances to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams of the United States returns against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the Wimbledon tennis championships at All England Club in Wimbledon, England, on July 1, 2010. Williams defeated Kvitova 7-6, 6-2 to advance to the women's final.

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Brazil vs Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinal

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder (C), forward Arjen Robben (back R) and teammates exercise during a practice session with coach Bert Van Marwijk (back L) present in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 1, 2010, before a World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth the following day.

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Uruguay vs Ghana in World Cup quarterfinal

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Uruguay forwards Luis Suarez (L) and Diego Forlan exercise during a practice session at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 1, 2010, before a World Cup quarterfinal between Uruguay and Ghana at the same stadium the following day.

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Anime Expo in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Animation fans in anime costumes pose at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 1, 2010.

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Serena Williams advances to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams of the United States returns against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the Wimbledon tennis championships at All England Club in Wimbledon, England, on July 1, 2010. Williams defeated Kvitova 7-6, 6-2 to advance to the women's final.

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Brazil vs Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinal

Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (C) and teammates exercise during a practice session in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 1, 2010, before a World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth the following day.

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Serena Williams advances to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams of the United States returns against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the Wimbledon tennis championships at All England Club in Wimbledon, England, on July 1, 2010. Williams defeated Kvitova 7-6, 6-2 to advance to the women's final.

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Anime Expo in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Animation fans pose in costumes based on characters from ''Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi'' (Spirited Away) by Hayao Miyazaki at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 1, 2010.

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Serena Williams advances to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams of the United States returns against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the Wimbledon tennis championships at All England Club in Wimbledon, England, on July 1, 2010. Williams defeated Kvitova 7-6, 6-2 to advance to the women's final.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners singles to center in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 1, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with the Mariners losing 2-4.

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Zvonareva beats Pironkova to advance to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Vera Zvonareva of Russia plays a return to Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria during their women's singles semifinal at the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on July 1, 2010. Zvonareva won 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to march into the final.

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Serena Williams advances to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams of the United States waves after beating Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the Wimbledon tennis championships at All England Club in Wimbledon, England, on July 1, 2010. Williams defeated Kvitova 7-6, 6-2 to advance to the women's final.

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Zvonareva beats Pironkova to advance to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Vera Zvonareva of Russia (L) shakes hands with Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria after beating her 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles semifinal at the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on July 1, 2010.

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Zvonareva beats Pironkova to advance to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Vera Zvonareva of Russia celebrates her victory over Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles semifinal at the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on July 1, 2010.

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Zvonareva beats Pironkova to advance to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Vera Zvonareva of Russia acknowledges the crowd after beating Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles semifinal at the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on July 1, 2010.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada speaks at a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after returning home with his players from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Zvonareva beats Pironkova to advance to Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Vera Zvonareva of Russia celebrates her victory over Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles semifinal at the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on July 1, 2010.

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Pironkova vs Zvonareva at Wimbledon semifinals

WIMBLEDON, England - Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria returns to Vera Zvonareva of Russia during their women's singles semifinal match of the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on July 1, 2010.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima speaks during a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Pironkova vs Zvonareva at Wimbledon semifinals

WIMBLEDON, England - Vera Zvonareva of Russia returns to Tsvetana Pironkova during their women's singles semifinal match of the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on July 1, 2010.

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Protests, celebrations mark H.K. handover anniversary

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - People march through Hong Kong on July 1, 2010, to mark the 13th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China. About 52,000 people -- a figure the police put at 20,000 -- took part in the annual march to call for democracy and a series of social measures.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe speaks during a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Pironkova vs Zvonareva at Wimbledon semifinals

WIMBLEDON, England - Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria returns to Vera Zvonareva of Russia during their women's singles semifinal match of the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on July 1, 2010.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan defender Yuichi Komano attends a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan midfielder Daisuke Matsui attends a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa speaks during a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan midfielder Nakamura says his international career over

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura attends a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Former Celtic star midfielder Nakamura admitted that he will not play for Japan again.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan striker Yoshito Okubo speaks during a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan midfielder Yasuhito Endo speaks during a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda speaks during a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada and his players attend a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after returning home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.