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Sneak peek of TV animation series at Kyoto Kabuki theater

KYOTO, Japan, Jan. 23 Kyodo - A sneak peek event for the Japanese animated television series "The Eccentric Family," based on the original Japanese novel written by Tomihiko Morimi, is held at Minamiza Theater, a Kabuki theater, in Kyoto on June 16, 2013.(Kyodo)

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J-Power to apply for Oma nuclear plant safety inspection

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2013 shows the Oma nuclear power plant, which is under construction in Japan's northeastern prefecture of Aomori. Electric Power Development Co., or J-Power, will apply on Dec. 16, 2014 to the Nuclear Regulation Authority for a safety screening for the plant.

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Investigation into embassy fire in Congo

NARITA, Japan - Metropolitan Police Department investigators prepare for departure at Narita airport near Tokyo on Aug. 16, 2013, on their way to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to investigate a possible arson at the Japanese Embassy there in June.

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Investigation into embassy fire in Congo

NARITA, Japan - Metropolitan Police Department investigators prepare for departure at Narita airport near Tokyo on Aug. 16, 2013, on their way to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to investigate a possible arson at the Japanese Embassy there in June.

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Anti-Korean rallies in Tokyo's Koreatown hurting business owners

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows participants in a demonstration against Korean residents in Japan marching in Tokyo's Shin-Okubo district on June 16, 2013, with signs and Japanese flags.

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Confederations Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Italy pose for photos before a Confederations Cup Group A soccer match against Mexico in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 16, 2013.

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Blind sailor, supporter rescued

TOKYO, Japan - Blind sailor Mitsuhiro Iwamoto (2nd from front, R) and his supporter and newscaster Jiro Shimbo (front) get off a rescue flying boat at the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Atsugi Base in Kanagawa Prefecture on June 21, 2013. The pair were rescued earlier in the day by the MSDF in the Pacific off northeastern Japan after their small yacht was flooded with seawater. They had left a port in northeastern Japan on June 16, 2013, in a bid to cross the Pacific to San Diego, California.

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Mandela remains hospitalized

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Well-wishers pray for the recovery of ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela under stained glass featuring him at a church in Soweto near Johannesburg on June 16, 2013.

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Lexus IS sedan

NAGOYA, Japan - File photo shows the hybrid model of Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus IS luxury sedan. Toyota Motor said on June 18, 2013, it has sold around 7,600 of the remodeled Lexus IS luxury sedans in Japan since the May 16, 2013, launch, nearly 10 times the initial sales target of 800 vehicles a month.

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U.S. Open golf

ARDMORE, United States - Justin Rose of England is pictured after winning the U.S. Open championships at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on June 16, 2013. Rose captured his first major with a winning total of 1-over 281.

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U.S. Open golf

ARDMORE, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the gallery after birdying in the 10th hole of the final round of the U.S. Open championships at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on June 16, 2013. Matsuyama fired a final-round 67 for a resounding finish in 10th place.

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U.S. Open golf

ARDMORE, United States - U.S. golfer Tiger Woods is pictured after the final round of the U.S. Open championships at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on June 16, 2013. He carded a 74 in the final round and tied for 32nd along with 2012 champion Webb Simpson at 13 over.

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Pitcher Wang

ARLINGTON, United States - Chien-Ming Wang of Taiwan pitches for the Toronto Blue Jays during a major league baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2013. Wang pitched seven shutout innings in the Blue Jays' 7-2 win.

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Italy beat Mexico in Confederations Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo (C) scores on a free kick in the 27th minute of soccer's Confederations Cup Group A game against Mexico in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 16, 2013. Italy beat Mexico 2-1.

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U.S. Open golf

ARDMORE, United States - U.S. golfer Phil Michelson is pictured after the final round of the U.S. Open championships at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on June 16, 2013. He and Australia's Jason Day finished in a tie for second two strokes back.

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U.S. Open golf

ARDMORE, United States - Justin Rose of England holds the victor's trophy after winning the U.S. Open championships at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on June 16, 2013. Rose captured his first major with a winning total of 1-over 281.

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U.S. Open golf

ARDMORE, United States - Justin Rose of England kisses the victor's trophy after winning in the U.S. Open championships at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on June 16, 2013. He captured his first major with a winning total of 1-over 281.

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Italy beat Mexico in Confederations Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Mexico forward Javier Hernandez scores on a penalty in the 34th minute of soccer's Confederations Cup Group A game against Italy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 16, 2013. Italy beat Mexico 2-1.

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Italy beat Mexico in Confederations Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Italy players congratulate forward Mario Balotelli (2nd from R) after he scored in the 78th minute of soccer's Confederations Cup Group A game against Mexico in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 16, 2013. At right is midfielder Andrea Pirlo, who scored on a free kick in the 27th minute. Italy beat Mexico 2-1.

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Italy beat Mexico in Confederations Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo (R) reacts after scoring on a free kick in the 27th minute of soccer's Confederations Cup Group A game against Mexico in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 16, 2013. Italy beat Mexico 2-1.

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Italy beat Mexico in Confederations Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Italy forward Mario Balotelli (C) scores in the 78th minute of soccer's Confederations Cup Group A game against Mexico in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 16, 2013. Italy beat Mexico 2-1.

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Protests in Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey - An antigovernment demonstrator hurls a stone at police who use teargas against protestors in Istanbul, Turkey, on the evening of June 16, 2013.

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Protests in Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey - An antigovernment demonstrator is hit with water from a police vehicle in Istanbul, Turkey, on the evening of June 16, 2013.

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Protests in Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey - An antigovernment demonstrator flashes a victory sign at police while being hit by teargas in Istanbul, Turkey, on the evening of June 16, 2013.

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Abe arrives at Belfast

BELFAST, Britain - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives at Belfast, Britain, on June 16, 2013, to attend the Group of Eight summit on June 17-18.

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Abe arrives at Belfast

BELFAST, Britain - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) arrives at Belfast, Britain, on June 16, 2013, to attend the Group of Eight summit on June 17-18.

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Japan, E. Europe leaders

WARSAW, Poland - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a joint press conference with the prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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Japan, E. Europe leaders

WARSAW, Poland - (From L) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban are pictured after a joint press conference with the prime ministers of the Czech Republic and Slovakia in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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Mandela remains hospitalized

PRETORIA, South Africa - Messages of hope for the recovery of ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela are seen outside the hospital where he is being treated in Pretoria on June 16, 2013.

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Japan, E. Europe leaders

WARSAW, Poland - The prime ministers of five countries -- (from L) Robert Fico of Slovakia, Shinzo Abe of Japan, Donald Tusk of Poland, Viktor Orban of Hungary and Petr Necas of the Czech Republic -- issue a joint statement in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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Japan, E. Europe leaders

WARSAW, Poland - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) holds a joint press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (R) and the prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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Visit to N. Korea burial site

CHONGJIN, North Korea - Bereaved family members and reporters visit June 16, 2013, a farm in Komusan, north of Chongjin in northeastern North Korea, a site believed to contain the remains of Japanese soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in what is now North Korea around the end of World War II.

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World Heritage meeting

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova speaks during the opening ceremony of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee annual session in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on June 16, 2013. The meeting will determine the listing of new world heritage sites, including Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji.

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Visit to N. Korea burial site

CHONGJIN, North Korea - Photo taken June 16, 2013, shows offering left by Sampei Asano -- incense sticks and a sheet of paper bearing the name of his elder brother -- at a farm in Komusan, north of Chongjin in northeastern North Korea, a site believed to contain the remains of Japanese soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in what is now North Korea around the end of World War II. Asano's elder brother Nishihide is thought to have died from malnutrition at a prison camp in Komusan.

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Japan, E. Europe leaders

WARSAW, Poland - The prime ministers of five countries -- (from L) Robert Fico of Slovakia, Shinzo Abe of Japan, Donald Tusk of Poland, Viktor Orban of Hungary and Petr Necas of the Czech Republic -- are pictured prior to their talks in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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Japan, E. Europe leaders

WARSAW, Poland - The prime ministers of five countries -- (from L) Robert Fico of Slovakia, Shinzo Abe of Japan, Donald Tusk of Poland, Viktor Orban of Hungary and Petr Necas of the Czech Republic -- pose for photos prior to their talks in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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Japan, E. Europe leaders

WARSAW, Poland - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from R) attends the first-ever summit meeting between Japan, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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World Heritage meeting

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - The UNESCO World Heritage Committee holds the opening ceremony of its annual session in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on June 16, 2013. The meeting will determine the listing of new world heritage sites, including Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji.

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Half-marathon in Phnom Penh

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - (From L) Japanese-born comedian Hiroshi Neko, who took Cambodian citizenship in 2011 and whose real name is Kuniaki Takizaki, Cambodia's Hem Bunting and Phan Sopheak pose during the award ceremony for an international half-marathon in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on June 16, 2013, after finishing second, first and third respectively in the event.

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Kawakatsu re-elected as Shizuoka governor

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Heita Kawakatsu (C) and his supporters celebrate at a hotel in Shizuoka City on the night of June 16, 2013, after he was re-elected for a second term as Shizuoka governor.

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Protests in Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey - People are restricted from entering Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 16, 2013, the day after police cracked down on antigovernment protesters who had occupied neighboring Gezi Park.

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Visit to N. Korea burial site

CHONGJIN, North Korea - Sampei Asano (L front) on June 16, 2013, stands at a farm in Komusan, north of Chongjin in northeastern North Korea, a site believed to contain the remains of Japanese soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in what is now North Korea around the end of World War II. Asano's elder brother Nishihide is thought to have died from malnutrition at a prison camp in Komusan.

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Half-marathon in Phnom Penh

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Cambodia's Hem Bunting (L) and Japanese-born comedian Hiroshi Neko, who took Cambodian citizenship in 2011, compete in an international half-marathon in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on June 16, 2013. Bunting won the event, while Neko, whose real name is Kuniaki Takizaki, finished second.

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Japanese crown prince returns from Spain

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (L) is greeted by his wife Crown Princess Masako (R) and their daughter Princess Aiko at the Crown Prince's Residence in Tokyo on June 16, 2013, after his return the same day from a weeklong trip to Spain. (Pool photo)

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PM Abe in Poland

WARSAW, Poland - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (far L) and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (far R) hold talks in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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Japanese crown prince returns from Spain

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (L) poses with his wife Crown Princess Masako (R) and their daughter Princess Aiko at the Crown Prince's Residence in Tokyo on June 16, 2013, after his return the same day from a weeklong trip to Spain. (Pool photo)

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PM Abe in Poland

WARSAW, Poland - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shake hands prior to their talks in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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PM Abe in Poland

WARSAW, Poland - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shake hands prior to their talks in Warsaw, Poland, on June 16, 2013.

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Morita wins Suntory Ladies

KOBE, Japan - Japan's Rikako Morita holds the victor's trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 16, 2013. Morita finished with an overall total of 10-under-par 278 for her third victory of the season, the fifth of her career.

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Pyongyang scene

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People walk past portraits of North Korean founder Kim Il Sung (L) and former leader Kim Jong Il in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on June 16, 2013.