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Japanese mobile phone carriers launch new Apple iPads

TOKYO, Japan - A staff member at an NTT Docomo Inc. outlet in Tokyo explains the company's trade-in campaign on Oct. 24, 2014, to a customer holding an iPad Air 2 tablet, as Japan's three major mobile phone carriers launch sales of Apple Inc.'s two new tablets. NTT Docomo, which started iPad sales in June well after KDDI Corp. and Softbank Mobile Corp., is hoping to win over customers from its smaller rivals by offering the trade-in campaign, under which it will buy older iPads, including those sold by other companies, for up to 21,600 yen.

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Garden designer's sand ripple marks reproduced

KYOTO, Japan - The sand ripple marks of a Tofukuji Temple garden in Kyoto, western Japan, initially laid out by famous garden designer Mirei Shigemori in 1939, are reproduced on Oct. 24, 2014, in commemoration of the garden's designation as Japan's scenic beauty spot in June this year.

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Kaga hot spring village's stamp rally

KANAZAWA, Japan - Hiroyuki Yorozuya, a Japanese inn owner in the Yamashiro hot spring in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, holds a sheet to collect stamps of tourist spots featuring cartoon character "Kagako" on June 24, 2014, in the central Japanese city facing the Sea of Japan. The new character was created to attract more tourists, especially young people and foreigners.

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WWII manned torpedo model shown at memorial museum

YAMAGUCHI, Japan - A full-scale model of the "Kaiten" manned torpedo is exhibited outside the Kaiten Memorial Museum on Ozushima Island in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on June 24, 2014, the 70th anniversary of the start of a suicide mission from the island during the closing days of World War II.

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Remains of suicide torpedo training base conserved

YAMAGUCHI, Japan - The remains of a training base for "Kaiten" manned torpedo pilots on Ozushima Island in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, are photographed on June 24, 2014.

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Photos of suicide torpedo pilots shown at memorial museum

YAMAGUCHI, Japan - The photos of 145 "Kaiten" torpedo pilots and maintenance crew members who died during World War II are put on the walls of the Kaiten Memorial Museum on Ozushima Island in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on June 24, 2014.

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Bazaar in Hotan, Uyghur region

HOTAN, China - People visit a bazaar in Hotan in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China, on June 24, 2014.

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Uyghur workers walk to construction site

HOTAN, China - Uyghur workers walk to a construction site in Hotan in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, on June 24, 2014.

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Men ride motorcycle in Hotan, Uyghur region

HOTAN, China - Two men riding a motorcycle pass a signboard for a development in Hotan in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, on June 24, 2014.

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Output of pinkish rose-scented mosquito coils peaks

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Production of Dainihon Jochugiku Co.'s new pinkish rose-scented mosquito repellent coils at its Kishu Factory in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, is in full swing on June 24, 2014.

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Armenia receives peace stone from Hiroshima, Japan

YEREVAN, Armenia - A monument featuring a "Stone for Peace" form the atomic bombed city of Hiroshima in Japan is erected in Children's Park in front of Yerevan City Hall in Armenia on June 24, 2014.

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Colombia beat Japan in World Cup

CUIABA, Brazil - Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Japan at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia won 4-1.

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Airport in Cuiaba after World Cup match

CUIABA, Brazil - People rest in an area set up for World Cup spectators at an airport in Cuiaba, Brazil, on the night of June 24, 2014, after a World Cup Group C match between Colombia and Japan at the Arena Pantanal in the city. Colombia won 4-1.

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Colombians rejoice at team's win, hail Japan effort

BOGOTA, Colombia - Bogota residents watching a World Cup Group C match between Colombia and Japan in Brazil's Cuiaba on a big screen are seen cheering for the Colombian team at a park in northern Bogota on June 24, 2014. They also praised the Japanese side's all-out effort until the end. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan's Omotenashi Pavilion in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Takamori Yoshikawa (2nd from R), Japanese senior vice minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, attends a ceremonial sake barrel opening at Japan's Omotenashi (hospitality) Pavilion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 24, 2014.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni leaves the pitch after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan players acknowledge supporters in the stands after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014.

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Darvish practices left-handed before Twins game

ARLINGTON, United States - Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers is seen playing catch left-handed to loosen up during his training in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2014, in preparation for his next appearance against the Minnesota Twins in a home game on June 28.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's keeper Eiji Kawashima unsuccessfully tries to stop Colombia's third goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japanese fan thanks Brazil for aid after 2011 tsunami

CUIABA, Brazil - A Japanese supporter at a World Cup Group C match of Japan against Colombia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014, holds a banner in Portuguese thanking Brazil for its aid and friendship for the areas devastated by the March 11, 2011, disaster in Japan.

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Wimbledon tennis men's 1st round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after winning a point during a first-round men's singles match against Martin Klizan of Slovakia at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 24, 2014. Nadal won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Wimbledon tennis women's 1st round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot during a first-round women's singles match against Samantha Murray of Britain at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 24, 2014. Sharapova won 6-1, 6-0.

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Wimbledon tennis women's 1st round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Serena Williams of the United States acknowledges the applause from spectators after beating compatriot Anna Tatishvili 6-1, 6-2 in a first-round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 24, 2014.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Colombia's James Rodriguez (R) scores the team's fourth goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Japan at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Japan's keeper is Eiji Kawashima. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Colombia's James Rodriguez (R) and Japan's Yuto Nagatomo (C) embrace after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014.

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Wimbledon tennis women's 1st round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot during a first-round women's singles match against compatriot Anna Tatishvili at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 24, 2014. Williams won 6-1, 6-2.

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Wimbledon tennis men's 1st round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays against Martin Klizan of Slovakia in a first-round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 24, 2014. Nadal won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (9) heads an equalizer on the stroke of halftime of a World Cup Group C match against Colombia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's Keisuke Honda covers his face after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014.

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Kyushu Univ., Maryland Univ. tie up on cybersecurity

WASHINGTON, United States - University of Maryland Chancellor William Kirwan (L) and Kyushu University President Setsuo Arikawa shake hands after signing an accord to tie up on education and research in the area of cybersecurity in Adelphi, Maryland, on June 24, 2014.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's Yoshito Okubo collapses on the ground after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan supporters look deflated as Colombia supporters celebrate following the South American side's fourth goal during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia won 4-1. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's Shinji Kagawa covers his face after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan supporters look depressed after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (L) consoles squad member Keisuke Honda after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's Maya Yoshida hits the pitch in frustration after Colombia scored its fourth goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's Keisuke Honda (L) drops his shoulders besides teammate Atsuto Uchida after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (C) and squad members including Keisuke Honda (4) leave the pitch after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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U.N. ambassadors watch Group C games at U.N.

NEW YORK, United States - United Nations' ambassadors Motohide Yoshikawa of Japan, Youssoufou Bamba of Ivory Coast, Maria Emma Mejia Velez of Colombia and Michel Spinellis of Greece (from L) clasp hands on June 24, 2014, at the U.N. Headquarters in New York. They watched World Cup Group C matches held the same day in Brazil together at the headquarters.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Colombia's James Rodriguez (R) scores the team's fourth goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Japan at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's keeper Eiji Kawashima breaks down after allowing the third goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Colombia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Colombia's Jackson Martinez (21) scores the team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Japan at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's Shinji Kagawa (L) and Colombia's Carlos Carbonero rush to the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's keeper Eiji Kawashima unsuccessfully tries to stop Colombia's third goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Colombia's keeper David Ospina prevents the strike by Japan's Yoshito Okubo in the second half of a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni makes a sour face after Colombia scored their second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Colombia's Jackson Martinez (21) scores the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Japan at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Japan's keeper is Eiji Kawashima (2nd from R). Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Colombia's Jackson Martinez (C) scores the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Japan at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014, prompting Japan's Atsuto Uchida (R) and keeper Eiji Kawashima to collapse on the pitch. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Colombia's Jackson Martinez (R) scores the team's second goal, pursued by Japan's Atsuto Uchida, in the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Japan at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) is congratulated by teammate Keisuke Honda after scoring an equalizer on the stroke of halftime of a World Cup Group C match against Colombia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.