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Farewell service held for Japan wrestling icon

Photo taken on March 7, 2023, shows Japanese professional wrestler Tatsumi Fujinami attending a service to bid farewell to Japanese professional wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki, held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo with about 7,000 people in attendance. Inoki, who took on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976, was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Farewell service held for Japan wrestling icon

Photo taken on March 7, 2023, shows former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori attending a service to bid farewell to Japanese professional wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki, held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo with about 7,000 people in attendance. Inoki, who took on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976, was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Farewell service for Japan wrestling icon

About 7,000 people attend a farewell service at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, for Japanese professional wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki, who died on Oct. 1, 2022, aged 79. Inoki, who took on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976, was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Farewell service for Japan wrestling icon

About 7,000 people attend a farewell service at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, for Japanese professional wrestler-turned-lawmaker Antonio Inoki, who died on Oct. 1, 2022, aged 79. Inoki, who took on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976, was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2010. (Kyodo)

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NTT Docomo to enter e-book business in FY 2010: president

TOKYO, Japan - NTT Docomo Inc. President Ryuji Yamada speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on July 7, 2010. Yamada said the company will enter the electronic book business by the end of fiscal 2010 through next March 31.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against Rangers

SURPRISE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in the seventh inning of a spring training game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Arizona, on March 31, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 in a 7-6 win over the Rangers.

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Yamase, Yano earn recalls for World Cup warm-up vs Serbia

TOKYO, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada speaks about the 20-man squad for Japan's upcoming World Cup warm-up against Serbia during a press conference in Tokyo on March 29, 2010. Japan will play an international friendly against Serbia in Osaka on April 7.

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Mets lefty Takahashi struggles in 1st start of spring

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese left-hander Hisanori Takahashi of the New York Mets prepares to release the ball in his first start of the spring for the team in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 27, 2010, in a bid to earn a major league roster spot. A nonroster invitee in spring training, the 34-year-old rookie gave up four hits, all doubles, walked one and struck out three in a 7-5, 10-inning loss to a split squad of the Washington Nationals.

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Central League opener

OSAKA, Japan - Supporters of the Hashin Tigers release balloons during the seventh inning of the season opener against the Yokohama BayStars at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on March 26, 2010. The Tigers beat the BayStars 7-3 on the opening day for the Central League.

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Astros' Matsui homers against Red Sox in preseason game

FORT MYERS, United States - Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui hits a two-run homer in a 10-7 win over the Boston Red Sox in a split-squad game called during the eighth inning because of rain at Fort Myers, Florida, on March 21, 2010.

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Baruto roars back from brink to stay perfect in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto (L) forces Mongolian top-ranked maegashira Kakuryu out of the ring on the seventh day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 20, 2010, sharing the lead in the tournament at 7-0 with lone grand champion and title favorite Hakuho, ozeki Harumafuji and rank-and-filer Tokitenku.

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Matsui 1-for-3 with an RBI in preseason game against Cubs

TEMPE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to center in the second inning of a preseason game against the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, Arizona, on March 14, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with an RBI but the Cubs won 8-7.

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Japan crown prince arrives in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito shakes hands with Ghanaian Vice President John Dramani Mahama on arriving at Kotoka international airport in Accra on March 7, 2010. Naruhito was on a trip to Ghana and Kenya.

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Japan crown prince arrives in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito is welcomed by people in Ghana on arriving at Kotoka international airport in Accra on March 7, 2010. Naruhito was on a trip to Ghana and Kenya.

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Japan crown prince arrives in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito is welcomed by people in Ghana on arriving at Kotoka international airport in Accra on March 7, 2010. Naruhito was on a trip to Ghana and Kenya.

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Flight attendant fashion show

OSAKA, Japan - A fashion show featuring current and former uniforms of female flight attendants of some 20 airlines is held at a hotel in Osaka on March 7, 2010. Models and flight attendants took part in the show to entertain 200 spectators.

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Flight attendant fashion show

OSAKA, Japan - A fashion show featuring current and former uniforms of female flight attendants of some 20 airlines is held at a hotel in Osaka on March 7, 2010. Models and flight attendants took part in the show to entertain 200 spectators.

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China has positive attitude toward resolving gas field row

BEIJING, China - Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's parliament, in Beijing on March 7, 2010. Yang said China has a positive attitude toward addressing a dispute with Japan over gas field development in the East China Sea.

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Uemura triumphs at weather-hit World Cup meet

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura shows off her medal after her first World Cup victory of the season in the women's moguls at Listel Park in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 7, 2010.

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China has positive attitude toward resolving gas field row

BEIJING, China - Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's parliament, in Beijing on March 7, 2010. Yang said China has a positive attitude toward addressing a dispute with Japan over gas field development in the East China Sea.

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Uemura triumphs at weather-hit World Cup meet

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura shows off her medal after winning her first World Cup title of the season in the women's moguls at Listel Park in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 7, 2010.

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Uemura triumphs at weather-hit World Cup meet

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura reacts after winning her first World Cup title of the season in the women's moguls at Listel Park in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 7, 2010.

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Uemura triumphs at weather-hit World Cup meet

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura skis to her first World Cup victory of the season in the women's moguls at Listel Park in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 7, 2010.

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Uemura triumphs at weather-hit World Cup meet

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura performs air maneuvers during a World Cup event in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 7, 2010. Uemura captured her first World Cup title of the season in the women's moguls, putting the disappointment of missing out on a Vancouver Olympic medal behind her.

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Rookie Ahn wins JLPGA season opener

NANJO, Japan - South Korean rookie Ahn Sun Ju shows off the winner's trophy after her victory in the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies in Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture, on March 7, 2010. Ahn made a triumphant debut on the Japan LPGA Tour, coasting to a five-shot victory at Ryukyu Golf Club.

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Uemura triumphs at weather-hit World Cup meet

INAWASHIRO, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura reacts after winning her first World Cup title of the season in the women's moguls in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture on March 7, 2010.

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Tsegay wins Lake Biwa Marathon

OTSU, Japan - Ethiopian Yemane Tsegay crosses the finish line to win the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon at Ojiyama Stadium in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 7, 2010.

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Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

HANAMAKI, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi (front, C) poses for photographs with teammates of Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, at the commencement ceremony on March 6, 2010, as he graduates from the school. Kikuchi, the club's draft No.1 pick, who had been taking part in the club's spring training until the previous day, is set to return to training on March 7.

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Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

HANAMAKI, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi (front, C) poses for photographs with teammates of Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, at the commencement ceremony on March 6, 2010, as he graduates from the school. Kikuchi, the club's draft No.1 pick, who had been taking part in the club's spring training until the previous day, is set to return to training on March 7.

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Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

HANAMAKI, Japan - As a representative of the graduates, Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi (L) hands Junzo Odashima, principal of Hanamaki Higashi High School, a listing of commemorative gifts from the graduates at the commencement ceremony at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on March 6, 2010. Kikuchi, the club's draft No.1 pick, who had been taking part in the club's spring training until the previous day, is set to return to training on March 7.

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Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

HANAMAKI, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi attends a commencement ceremony at Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on March 6, 2010, as he graduates from the school. Kikuchi, the club's draft No.1 pick, who had been taking part in the club's spring training until the previous day, is set to return to training on March 7.

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Japan takes 2-0 lead vs Philippines at Davis Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Go Soeda acknowledges spectators after defeating Cecil Mamiit of the Philippines in the first round of Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 matches at Namihaya Dome on March 5, 2010. Soeda beat Mamiit 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Japan takes 2-0 lead vs Philippines at Davis Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Go Soeda returns the ball in a first round Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 match against Cecil Mamiit of the Philippines at Namihaya Dome on March 5, 2010. Soeda beat Mamiit 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Activists stage 'Poverty Olympics' in downtown Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Antipoverty protestors march through the streets of downtown Vancouver on Feb. 7, 2010. More than 300 people, including many homeless, held the rally to protest against the real Winter Olympic Games, which begins in five days.

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Activists stage 'Poverty Olympics' in downtown Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Antipoverty protestors, carrying their version of the Olympic Torch, march through the streets of downtown Vancouver on Feb. 7, 2010. More than 300 people, including many homeless, held the rally to protest against the real Winter Olympic Games, which begins in five days.

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Old steam locomotive chugs through snowy Hokkaido

KUSHIRO, Japan - A steam locomotive whistles its way through the Kushiro Wetland in Shibecha in the northernmost main Japanese island of Hokkaido on Jan. 23, 2010. The train, operated by Hokkaido Railway Co., runs between Kushiro to Shibecha stations through March 7.

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CHINA-SHANXI-WANGFENG-POSTMEN-FATHER AND SON (CN)

(220118) -- SHANXI, Jan. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Combo photo shows Wang Shouqiu putting newspapers into a mail bag on March 16, 2010 (L) and Wang Yuntian arranging newspapers on Jan. 7, 2022. Located in a remote mountainous area in Wanbailin District of Taiyuan, Wangfeng Township had long suffered from poor transport infrastructure. In 1985, Wang Shouqiu became a postman of China Post serving Wangfeng Township, and held his post until a position transfer in 2020 due to his bad health condition. From the time of delivery on foot to delivery by mail van, Wang Shouqiu had earned respect and trust from local villagers with more than 30 years of earnest work. Bearing duty in mind, he recommended his son, Wang Yuntian, to take over his work. Wang Yuntian was once reluctant to follow his father's advice. Wang Shouqiu told him that for villagers, especially the elderly in Wangfeng Township, m.....

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CHINA-SHANXI-WANGFENG-POSTMEN-FATHER AND SON (CN)

(220118) -- SHANXI, Jan. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Combo photo shows Wang Shouqiu delivering newspapers to a villager on March 16, 2010 (top, photo taken by Zhan Yan), and Wang Yuntian delivering newspapers to a customer in Wangfeng Township of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province on Jan. 7, 2022 (photo taken by Yang Chenguang). Located in a remote mountainous area in Wanbailin District of Taiyuan, Wangfeng Township had long suffered from poor transport infrastructure. In 1985, Wang Shouqiu became a postman of China Post serving Wangfeng Township, and held his post until a position transfer in 2020 due to his bad health condition. From the time of delivery on foot to delivery by mail van, Wang Shouqiu had earned respect and trust from local villagers with more than 30 years of earnest work. Bearing duty in mind, he recommended his son, Wang Yuntian, to take over his work. Wang Yuntian.....

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Strong quake jolts Kagoshima Pref. island chain in Japan

File photo taken March 12, 2010, shows Akuseki Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. A strong earthquake jolted an island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture on Dec. 9, 2021, measuring upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 on the island.

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Lost : Season 3 (2006)

Evangeline Lilly & Naveen Andrews Characters: Kate Austen & Sayid Jarrah Television: Lost : Season 3 (TV-SERIE) Usa 2004-2010, Director: Jeffrey Lieber & J.J. Abrams 04 October 2006 LOST - 'Enter 77' - Locke, Sayid and Kate investigate a strange structure and its mysterious inhabitant. Meanwhile, Sawyer competes in a ping-pong competition to get back his belongings, on 'Lost,' WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/MARIO PEREZ) EVANGELINE LILLY, NAVEEN ANDREWS Date: 04 October 2006

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Lost : Season 3 (2006)

Naveen Andrews Characters: Sayid Jarrah Television: Lost : Season 3 (TV-SERIE) Usa 2004-2010, Director: Jeffrey Lieber & J.J. Abrams 04 October 2006 LOST - 'Enter 77' - Locke, Sayid and Kate investigate a strange structure and its mysterious inhabitant. Meanwhile, Sawyer competes in a ping-pong competition to get back his belongings, on 'Lost,' WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/MARIO PEREZ) NAVEEN ANDREWS Date: 04 October 2006

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Lost : Season 3 (2006)

Naveen Andrews Characters: Sayid Jarrah Television: Lost : Season 3 (TV-SERIE) Usa 2004-2010, Director: Jeffrey Lieber & J.J. Abrams 04 October 2006 LOST - 'Enter 77' - Locke, Sayid and Kate investigate a strange structure and its mysterious inhabitant. Meanwhile, Sawyer competes in a ping-pong competition to get back his belongings, on 'Lost,' WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/MARIO PEREZ) NAVEEN ANDREWS Date: 04 October 2006

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Lost : Season 3 (2006)

Andrew Divoff Characters: Mikhail Bakunin Television: Lost : Season 3 (TV-SERIE) Usa 2004-2010, Director: Jeffrey Lieber & J.J. Abrams 04 October 2006 LOST - 'Enter 77' - Locke, Sayid and Kate investigate a strange structure and its mysterious inhabitant. Meanwhile, Sawyer competes in a ping-pong competition to get back his belongings, on 'Lost,' WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/MARIO PEREZ) ANDREW DIVOFF Date: 04 October 2006

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Lost : Season 3 (2006)

Naveen Andrews Characters: Sayid Jarrah Television: Lost : Season 3 (TV-SERIE) Usa 2004-2010, Director: Jeffrey Lieber & J.J. Abrams 04 October 2006 LOST - 'Enter 77' - Locke, Sayid and Kate investigate a strange structure and its mysterious inhabitant. Meanwhile, Sawyer competes in a ping-pong competition to get back his belongings, on 'Lost,' WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/MARIO PEREZ) NAVEEN ANDREWS Date: 04 October 2006

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Singapore an influential ice-breaker in thawing China-Taiwan ties

Photo taken in May 2010 shows Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first and longest-serving prime minister, who died in March 2015. The historic China-Taiwan summit held in Singapore on Nov. 7, 2015, has shined a spotlight on the small city state's influential role as ice-breaker in thawing cross-strait relations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mets lefty Takahashi struggles in 1st start of spring

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese left-hander Hisanori Takahashi of the New York Mets prepares to release the ball in his first start of the spring for the team in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 27, 2010, in a bid to earn a major league roster spot. A nonroster invitee in spring training, the 34-year-old rookie gave up four hits, all doubles, walked one and struck out three in a 7-5, 10-inning loss to a split squad of the Washington Nationals. (Kyodo)

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Astros' Matsui homers against Red Sox in preseason game

FORT MYERS, United States - Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui hits a two-run homer in a 10-7 win over the Boston Red Sox in a split-squad game called during the eighth inning because of rain at Fort Myers, Florida, on March 21, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Activists stage 'Poverty Olympics' in downtown Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Antipoverty protestors march through the streets of downtown Vancouver on Feb. 7, 2010. More than 300 people, including many homeless, held the rally to protest against the real Winter Olympic Games, which begins in five days. (Kyodo)

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Activists stage 'Poverty Olympics' in downtown Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Antipoverty protestors, carrying their version of the Olympic Torch, march through the streets of downtown Vancouver on Feb. 7, 2010. More than 300 people, including many homeless, held the rally to protest against the real Winter Olympic Games, which begins in five days. (Kyodo)

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Yamanashi gov't to farm newly discovered endangered salmon specie

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan - Yasuaki Miura, 62, former chief of the Lake Saiko Fisheries Cooperative, stands in the town of Fujikawaguchi, Yamanashi Prefecture, on the shore of the lake. He caught Himemasu-like fish in March and April of 2010. Nine of the fish were later identified as Kunimasu by Kyoto University researchers. The photo was taken on Jan. 7, 2012. (Kyodo)