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Paper-fan throwing ritual at Nara's Toshodaiji Temple

NARA, Japan - A monk throws heart-shaped paper fans, believed to drive away evil spirits, from the drum tower of Toshodaiji Temple in Nara toward people in the temple precincts on May 19, 2014. The ceremony in memory of Kakujo, a priest of the temple, is held on May 19, his death anniversary.

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Veteran pilot's last flight

Kenji Kakujo (C), Peach Aviation Ltd. vice president who is also known for the captain of a return flight of five Japanese abductees from North Korea in 2002, is pictured at Kansai International Airport in Osaka on Dec. 3, 2019, after his last flight. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Veteran pilot's last flight

Kenji Kakujo (C, R), Peach Aviation Ltd. vice president who is also known for captaining the return flight carrying five Japanese abductees from North Korea in 2002, is pictured at Kansai International Airport in Osaka on Dec. 3, 2019, after his last flight. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo