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Experts confirm Tsuruga reactor fault as active

TOKYO, Japan - Two reactors at Japan Atomic Power Co.'s nuclear power station in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, western Japan, are shown in this file photo taken in May 2013. An expert panel at the Nuclear Regulation Authority reaffirmed on Nov. 19, 2014, its earlier judgment that the No. 2 reactor, shown in the upper part of the photo, sits right above an active fault.

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Fountain pen inks inspired by colors of Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Photo taken May 19, 2014 shows some of the "Kobe Ink Story" series of fountain pen inks representing scenes of the western port city, sold by Nagasawa Stationery Center in Kobe's Chuo Ward.

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Fountain pen inks inspired by colors of Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Photo taken May 19, 2014 shows Naoyuki Takeuchi, a product planner at Nagasawa Stationery Center in Kobe's Chuo Ward who developed the "Kobe Ink Story" series of fountain pen inks representing scenes of the western port city.

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Former abductee's brother

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Hasuike, the older brother of Kaoru Hasuike, who was abducted to North Korea in 1978 and returned to Japan in 2002, is interviewed in Tokyo on May 19, 2014.

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Mascot character 'Black Teitan' debuts in Kitakyushu

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - A new mascot character of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, "Black Teitan" (L), an antithesis of the city's existing "Teitan" mascot that has a polar bear motif and means eco-friendly, makes its debut at the municipal government on May 19, 2014. While Black Teitan is "egoistic in character," an official of the southwestern Japanese city said eco and ego are two sides of the same coin, thus expecting Black Teitan to act as a "reverse teacher" in tackling environmental problems.

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Nago mayor in Washington

WASHINGTON, United States - Susumu Inamine, the mayor of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, in southwestern Japan, speaks with reporters in front of the State Department in Washington on May 19, 2014.

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Nago mayor in Washington

WASHINGTON, United States - Susumu Inamine, the mayor of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, in southwestern Japan, gives a lecture at a think tank in Washington on May 19, 2014.

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WFP chief in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Ertharin Cousin arrives in Pyongyang on May 19, 2014. WFP has an office in Pyongyang providing food aid to North Korea.

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Afghan president in China

SHANGHAI, China - Afghan President Hamid Karzai (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) hold talks in Shanghai on May 19, 2014. The summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia will kick off in Shanghai the following day. (Pool photo)

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Ex-boxer gets honorary belt after release from death row

OSAKA, Japan - Former professional boxer Iwao Hakamada (C), released from death row after nearly 48 years of detention, poses with his sister Hideko (L) and incumbent Japanese champions after receiving an honorary belt in Tokyo on May 19, 2014.

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U.N. chief in China

SHANGHAI, China - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their talks in Shanghai on May 19, 2014. The summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia will kick off in Shanghai the following day. (Pool photo)

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2 chosen as Kansai Economic Federation deputy chiefs

OSAKA, Japan - Ryuzo Sakamoto (R), chairman of Toyobo Co., and Shinichi Otake, adviser to NTT West Corp., meet reporters after their selection as vice chairmen of the Kansai Economic Federation in Osaka on May 19, 2014.

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Aeon, Marubeni agree to integrate 3 food supermarket chains

TOKYO, Japan - Leaders of the Aeon retail group, Marubeni Corp. and two food supermarket chains pose in Tokyo on May 19, 2014, after announcing their agreement to integrate three supermarket chains. From R: Aeon Co. President Motoya Okada, Marubeni Senior Executive Vice President Mitsuru Akiyoshi, Maruetsu Inc. President Makoto Ueda and Kasumi Co. Chairman Hiromasa Kohama.

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5 more Japanese golfers qualify for U.S. Women's Open

TOYOTA, Japan - Five Japanese women who qualified for the 69th U.S. Women's Open Championship to be held June 19-22, 2014 at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, pose at Higashi Nagoya Country Club in Aichi Prefecture on May 19, 2014, after a sectional qualifying tournament. They are (from L) Lala Anai, Eri Joma, Misuzu Narita, Chisato Hashimoto and Ayaka Watanabe.

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Indonesian presidential election

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Jakarta Gov. Joko Widodo (L) and former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla shake hands in Jakarta on May 19, 2014. The front-runner in Indonesia's presidential election, Joko, who is popularly known as Jokowi, picked Kalla as his running mate in the election to be held July 9.

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Indonesian presidential election

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Prabowo Subianto (L), a former Indonesian army general, and former coordinating minister for the economy Hatta Rajasa wave to the crowd in Jakarta on May 19, 2014. Prabowo picked Hatta as his running mate in Indonesia's presidential election to be held July 9.

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Japan's Aoyama ready for World Cup

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan World Cup squad member Toshihiro Aoyama of Sanfrecce Hiroshima is seen after a May 19, 2014 press conference in Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture. Aoyama said he would do his best at the World Cup finals, which will begin on June 12 in Brazil.

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Keidanren chairman Yonekura at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Outgoing Keidanren Chairman Hiromasa Yonekura smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on May 19, 2014. He emphasized the importance of the business community's efforts to improve relations with China and South Korea. Yonekura will be succeeded by Sadayuki Sakakibara in early June.

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'Demon Kakka' emphasizes importance of cancer test

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japanese singer and entertainer "Demon Kakka," or Demon Kogure (R), and Hiroshima Gov. Hidehiko Yuzaki promote cancer screening on May 19, 2014, announcing the number of a phone line service for screening dubbed "Kakka dial."

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Gov't, Tokyo team up for Tokyo area quakes

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Minister of State for Disaster Management Keiji Furuya (L) shakes hands with Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on May 19, 2014, following their agreement on establishing a collaborative team to prepare for possible massive earthquakes in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

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U.S. aircraft carrier George Washington leaves Yokosuka

YOKOSUKA, Japan - U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier George Washington leaves the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on May 19, 2014, for a test cruise.

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TPP talks in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Akira Amari (L), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, and Singaporean Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang (2nd from R) hold talks in Singapore on May 19, 2014.

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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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Asada intends to skip upcoming season

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's three-time women's world figure skating champion Mao Asada holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 19, 2014. She revealed she is leaning toward sitting out the 2014-2015 season.

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TPP talks in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Akira Amari (R), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, and Singaporean Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang shake hands before their talks in Singapore on May 19, 2014.

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Kobelco Steelers' new coach Gold

KOBE, Japan - South African Gary Gold (R), new head coach for Kobe Kobelco Steelers in Japan's Top League, and general manager Seiji Hirao (L) pose for photos at a press conference in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on May 19, 2014. Gold, the first non-Japanese head coach of the western Japanese club, vowed to do his best to improve the team, especially its defense.

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Asada intends to skip upcoming season

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's three-time women's world figure skating champion Mao Asada holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 19, 2014. She revealed she is leaning toward sitting out the 2014-2015 season.

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Asada intends to skip upcoming season

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's three-time women's world figure skating champion Mao Asada holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 19, 2014. She revealed she is leaning toward sitting out the 2014-2015 season.

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TPP talks in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Ministers from the 12 members involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations meet in Singapore on May 19, 2014, the first day of the two-day meeting.

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Japan-U.S. TPP talks

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (far L) and Akira Amari (far R), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations, hold talks in Singapore on May 19, 2014.

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Japan-U.S. TPP talks

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (L) and Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations, shake hands before starting their talks in Singapore on May 19, 2014.

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Peach Aviation struggles with pilot shortage

OSAKA, Japan - File photo taken in February 2012 shows a Peach Aviation Ltd. aircraft over Kansai International Airport near Osaka. Peach is facing headwinds in its business, with a massive cancellation of flights starting on May 19, 2014, that will last through the fall, as the Japanese budget carrier has failed to secure enough pilots amid increasing demand for flights.

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Yankees pitcher Kuroda allows 3 runs but wins 3rd victory

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese pitcher Hiroki Kuroda of the New York Yankees allows three runs on five hits in six innings en route to the Major League Baseball club's 4-3 victory over the Pittsburg Pirates in New York on May 19, 2014.

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Suit over pupils' deaths in tsunami

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Photo shows Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on May 19, 2014. A hearing was held the same day at the Sendai District Court in the prefecture, after relatives of 23 pupils at the school who died in the earthquake and tsunami disaster of March 11, 2011, filed a damages suit in March. At the school, 74 of the 108 pupils died or remain unaccounted for, and 10 of the 13 teachers and school officials died in the disaster.

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Yankees pitcher Kuroda earns 3rd victory of season

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese pitcher Hiroki Kuroda of the New York Yankees wins his third victory of the season on May 19, 2014, as the Major League Baseball club defeated the Pittsburg Pirates 4-3 in New York.