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Pritzker Prize-winning Japan architect Maki dies at 95

Photo taken in March 2014 in Tokyo shows Hillside Terrace, a building complex consisting of residences, shops and offices designed by renowned Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki. Maki, who in 1993 won the Pritzker Prize, dubbed the Nobel Prize of architecture, died at the age of 95 at his home in Tokyo on June 6, 2024.

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Pritzker Prize-winning Japan architect Maki dies at 95

Photo taken in March 2014 in Tokyo shows Hillside Terrace, a building complex consisting of residences, shops and offices designed by renowned Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki. Maki, who in 1993 won the Pritzker Prize, dubbed the Nobel Prize of architecture, died at the age of 95 at his home in Tokyo on June 6, 2024.

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UNESCO decides to add Silk Road to World Heritage list

BEIJING, China - Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (back) and the Statue of Xuanzang in Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, are photographed on June 6, 2014. UNESCO's World Heritage Committee decided on June 22 to add part of the Silk Road ancient trade route to the World Cultural Heritage list.

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UNESCO decides to add Silk Road to World Heritage list

BEIJING, China - Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (back) and the Statue of Xuanzang in Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, are photographed on June 6, 2014. UNESCO's World Heritage Committee decided on June 22 to add part of the Silk Road ancient trade route to the World Cultural Heritage list.

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Newly found letter by artist Yumeji Takehisa displayed

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A letter written by poet and painter Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934) to Shigeru Kuzuhara, an editor, is displayed at a museum in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 6, 2014. The letter is one of Takehisa's 20 writings newly discovered by Kuzuhara's grandson Makoto at his family home in Tokyo in June.

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Artist Yumeji Takehisa's writings newly found

HIROSHIM, Japan - Makoto Kuzuhara (R) sets out 20 newly found writings by poet and painter Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934), including letters and postcards, at a museum in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 6, 2014. Kuzuhara, whose grandfather Shigeru was close to Takehisa as an editor, discovered the writings at his family home in Tokyo in June.

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Indian mobile phones popular among locals

MUMBAI, India - The mobile phone corner of a mass consumer electronics retailer in Mumbai, western India, is crowded with customers on Aug. 6, 2014, as local handset manufacturer Micromax emerged as a top seller in the April-June period and leaped to second place in the smartphone segment.

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Fujikawa comes back

DENVER, United States - Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa pitches in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Aug. 6, 2014. Fujikawa, who underwent ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow in June the previous year, threw a total of 10 pitches in his first big league game since May 26, 2013. The team lost 4-13.

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Fujikawa comes back

DENVER, United States - Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa pitches in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Aug. 6, 2014. Fujikawa, who underwent ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow in June the previous year, threw a total of 10 pitches in his first big league game since May 26, 2013. The team lost 4-13.

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Fujikawa comes back

DENVER, United States - Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa pitches in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Aug. 6, 2014. Fujikawa, who underwent ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow in June the previous year, threw a total of 10 pitches in his first big league game since May 26, 2013. The team lost 4-13.

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Suntory becomes top-selling Japanese brewer

TOKYO, Japan - Senji Miyake, president of Kirin Holdings Co., briefs reporters about the company's earnings report for the January-June period at a news conference in Tokyo on Aug. 6, 2014. Kirin's sales were surpassed by those of Suntory Holdings Ltd. in the period for the first time since 2009.

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Acupuncture therapist joins medical staff for World Cup refs

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Japanese acupuncture therapist Mitsunori Tsumaki, seen in this photo taken near Rio de Janeiro on June 6, 2014, participates in the World Cup in Brazil as a medical staff member for referees, assuming the role for the fourth competition in a row.

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3D printer of Taiwan's Kinpo Group

TAIPEI, Taiwan - A 3D printer produced by Taiwan's Kinpo Group is on display at a trade fair in Taipei on June 6, 2014.

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MediaTek explains wearable device at trade fair

TAIPEI, Taiwan - An employee of Taiwan's MediaTek Inc. shows off a wristwatch-type device at a trade fair in Taipei on June 6, 2014.

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Japan's Nishimura to ref opening game of World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Photo taken on June 6, 2014, shows Japanese referees for the World Cup. Yuichi Nishimura (C) has been assigned to referee the opening match between host Brazil and Croatia on June 12, 2014. Nishimura will be assisted by compatriots Toru Sagara (R) and Toshiyuki Nagi (L), with Alireza Faghani of Iran designated as the fourth official.

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Japan's Kamiji, Kunieda win French Open wheelchair tennis

PARIS, France - Shingo Kunieda (R) and Yui Kamiji, both of Japan, pose for a photo after winning the men's and women's singles titles at the French Open's wheelchair tennis tournament in Paris on June 6, 2014.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Zambia's Christopher Katongo (2nd from L) heads home the opener past Japan goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa (R) in the ninth minute of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. At left is Japan's Atsuto Uchida. Japan won 4-3.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Zambia's Lubambo Musonda heads home an equalizer past Japan goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa (12) in the 89th minute of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Japan won 4-3.

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Children in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean children attend an event in Pyongyang on June 6, 2014, commemorating the 68th anniversary of the founding of the Korean Children's Union.

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Children in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean children attend an event in Pyongyang on June 6, 2014, commemorating the 68th anniversary of the founding of the Korean Children's Union.

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Children in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean children attend an event in Pyongyang on June 6, 2014, commemorating the 68th anniversary of the founding of the Korean Children's Union.

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Rangers pitcher Darvish

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish starts in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on June 6, 2014. The Rangers won 6-4.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Japan's Keisuke Honda (bottom) scores in the 75th minute of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Japan won 4-3.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni gives instructions to players during the second half of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Japan won 4-3.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Japan's Yoshito Okubo (L) scores the winning goal in the 91st minute of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Japan won 4-3.

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Brazil legend Zico

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Brazil soccer legend Zico answers a reporter's questions near Rio de Janeiro on June 6, 2014.

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Brazil vs Serbia in World Cup warm-up

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazil forward Fred (9) celebrates after scoring in the second half of a World Cup soccer warm-up friendly against Serbia at Morumbi stadium in Sao Paulo on June 6, 2014. At left is teammate Hulk. Brazil won 1-0.

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Rangers pitcher Darvish

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish starts in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on June 6, 2014. The Rangers won 6-4.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Japan's Yoshito Okubo (L) scores the winning goal in the 91st minute of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Japan won 4-3.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Japan's Keisuke Honda (bottom) scores in the 75th minute of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Japan won 4-3.

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Nagatomo in action against Zambia

TAMPA, United States - Yuto Nagatomo sets up a cross in the first half of a warm-up match for the upcoming World Cup finals in Brazil, as Japan beat Zambia 4-3 on June 6, 2014, in Tampa, Florida.

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Uchida in action against Zambia

TAMPA, United States - Atsuto Uchida (L) vies for the ball during the second half of a friendly against Zambia on June 6, 2014, in Tampa, Florida, ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil. Japan won 4-3.

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Rangers pitcher Darvish

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish starts in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on June 6, 2014. The Rangers won 6-4.

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Rangers pitcher Darvish

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish starts in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on June 6, 2014. The Rangers won 6-4.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Japan's Keisuke Honda scores from the penalty spot in the 40th minute of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Japan won 4-3.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) and Zambia's goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata clash in the first half of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Okazaki required several minutes of treatment by medical staff. Japan won 4-3.

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Brazil vs Serbia in World Cup warm-up

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Serbia's Aleksandar Kolarov (bottom) prevents Brazil's Neymar (10) from dribbling during the second half of a World Cup soccer warm-up friendly at Morumbi stadium in Sao Paulo on June 6, 2014. Brazil won 1-0.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Zambia's Nathan Sinkala (C) scores his team's second goal past Japan goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa (L) in the 29th minute of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Japan won 4-3.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Japan's Shinji Okazaki is injured after a clash with Zambia's goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata in the first half of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Okazaki required several minutes of treatment by medical staff. Japan won 4-3.

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Brazil vs Serbia in World Cup warm-up

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazil's Marcelo (6) and Serbia's Milos Jojic compete for the ball during the first half of a World Cup soccer warm-up friendly at Morumbi stadium in Sao Paulo on June 6, 2014. Brazil won 1-0.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Zambia's Christopher Katongo (2nd from L) heads home the opener past Japan goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa (R) in the ninth minute of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. At left is Japan's Atsuto Uchida. Japan won 4-3.

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Supporters with nat'l flag face paints

TAMPA, United States - Japanese soccer fans with faces painted in red and white, the colors of the Japanese national flag, pose for photos in Tampa, Florida. Japan beat Zambia 4-3 on June 6, 2014, in an international friendly match in the U.S. city ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil.

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Brazil vs Serbia in World Cup warm-up

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazil forward Fred (9) celebrates after scoring in the second half of a World Cup soccer warm-up friendly against Serbia at Morumbi stadium in Sao Paulo on June 6, 2014. At left is teammate Hulk. Brazil won 1-0.

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Brazil vs Serbia in World Cup warm-up

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazil teammates congratulate forward Fred (9) after scoring in the second half of a World Cup soccer warm-up friendly against Serbia at Morumbi stadium in Sao Paulo on June 6, 2014. Brazil won 1-0.

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Japanese, Italian prime ministers

ROME, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi are pictured in Rome on June 6, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japanese, Italian prime ministers

ROME, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi raise their glasses in Rome on June 6, 2014. (Pool photo)

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Ex-Chinese state councilor holds seminar in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI, Japan - Former Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan holds a seminar at Nagasaki University in Nagasaki city on June 6, 2014, exchanging opinions with attendees on economics, environment and peace.

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Japanese, Italian prime ministers

ROME, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) shakes hands with his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi ahead of their talks in Rome on June 6, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Abe meets pope

ROME, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R, front) holds talks with Pope Francis (far L) in the Vatican on June 6, 2014.

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Spring Airlines

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroshi Ugai, president of Spring Airlines Japan Co., apologizes at a press conference in Tokyo on June 6, 2014. The Japanese unit of Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines Co. said the same day it will postpone the start of flight services from June 27 as previously planned to Aug. 1 due to a delay in necessary preparations, including the training of crew members.