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Gamba Osaka beat Sriwijaya 5-0 in AFC Champions League

OSAKA, Japan - Gamba Osaka midfielder Michihiro Yasuda (R) scores the team's fifth goal during the second half of an AFC Champions League first round game against Indonesia's Sriwijaya at Expo '70 Stadium in Osaka on April 8. Gamba won 5-0.

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Tosu's Yasuda scores for 1-0 victory over Tokushima

NARUTO, Japan - Defender Michihiro Yasuda of Sagan Tosu scores a second-half goal en route to the J-League Division 1 club's 1-0 victory over Tokushima Vortis at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 22, 2014.

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Giants' Ogasawara reaches 2,000th career hit

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants first baseman Michihiro Ogasawara hits a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on May 5, 2011, his 2,000th hit in his 1,736th game. Ogasawara, 37, became the 38th player in Japanese baseball history to reach the milestone.

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Giants' Ogasawara reaches 2,000th career hit

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants first baseman Michihiro Ogasawara receives flowers as he recorded his 2,000th hit with a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on May 5, 2011, in his 1,736th game. Ogasawara, 37, became the 38th player in Japanese baseball history to reach the milestone.

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Giants' Ogasawara reaches 2,000th career hit

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants first baseman Michihiro Ogasawara hits a single in the eighth inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on May 5, 2011, his 2,000th hit in his 1,736th game. Ogasawara, 37, became the 38th player in Japanese baseball history to reach the milestone.

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Mitsubishi Tanabe recalls drugs

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp. President Michihiro Tsuchiya (2nd from L) bows in apology during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2011. The drugmaker initiated a voluntary recall of three injection solution products that one of its subsidiaries may have shipped without conducting quality tests.

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Mitsubishi Tanabe recalls drugs

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp. President Michihiro Tsuchiya (front) bows in apology during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2011. The drugmaker initiated a voluntary recall of three injection solution products that one of its subsidiaries may have shipped without conducting quality tests.

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Dragons leap to Japan Series

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons second baseman Hirokazu Ibata leaps to catch a ball hit by Yomiuri Giants infielder Michihiro Ogasawara in the first inning of Game 4 of the Central League Climax Series final stage at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 23, 2010. Chunichi won 4-3 to earn their first trip to the Japan Series in three years.

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Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma ordered to suspend some operations

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp. President Michihiro Tsuchiya (L) and Takehiko Fujii (C), president of subsidiary Bipha Corp., apologize in Tokyo on April 13, 2010, after the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry ordered Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma to suspend some of its pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales operations for 25 days over the alleged falsification of blood product test data. The subsidiary, which manufactured the product and falsified the data, was ordered to suspend its drug manufacturing business for 30 days.

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Gamba edge closer to ACL knockout stage

OSAKA, Japan - Gamba Osaka midfielder Michihiro Yasuda is about to open the scoring in the first period of an Asian Champions League match against Singapore's Armed Forces at Expo Stadium in Osaka on March 31, 2010. 2008 champions Gamba Osaka edged closer to qualifying for the knockout stage of the Asian tournament by beating the Singaporean team 3-0 at home.

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Gamba edge closer to ACL knockout stage

OSAKA, Japan - Gamba Osaka midfielder Michihiro Yasuda (R) opens the scoring in the first period of an Asian Champions League match against Singapore's Armed Forces at Expo Stadium in Osaka on March 31, 2010. 2008 champions Gamba Osaka edged closer to qualifying for the knockout stage of the Asian tournament by beating the Singaporean team 3-0 at home.

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Gamba Osaka down Singapore Armed Forces in ACL

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Gamba Osaka defender Michihiro Yasuda kicks the ball in the first half of an Asian Champions League first-round match against Singapore Armed Forces at Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore on March 23, 2010.

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Osaka draws with Suwon in ACL Group G 1st round

SUWON, South Korea - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Michihiro Yasuda (R) fights for the ball with Suwon Bluewings midfielder Kim Do Heon of South Korea in the first half of the match at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea, on Feb. 24, 2010. The two played out a goalless draw in the opening match of the 2010 Asian Champions League Group G first round game.

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Gamba Osaka retain Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Gamba Osaka defender Michihiro Yasuda (L) blocks a shot by Nagoya Grampus striker Keiji Tamada in the second half of the final of the Emperor's Cup at National Stadium in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2010. Gamba beat Nagoya 4-1 to retain the major title.

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Fighters even Japan Series

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants' Michihiro Ogasawara (R) fails to extend his single to right to double in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the baseball Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4, 2009. The Fighters won 8-4 to even the series.

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Giants take 2-1 lead over F's

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009. The Giants won 7-4 taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Giants take 2-1 lead over F's

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009. The Giants won 7-4 taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Nippon Ham downs Yomiuri

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters starter Yu Darvish reacts after striking out Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara in the fifth inning of a Japan Series game at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 1, 2009. Darvish gave up two runs, seven hits in the six innings leading his club to a 4-2 victory.

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Nippon Ham downs Yomiuri

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters starter Yu Darvish reacts after striking out Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara in the fifth inning of a Japan Series game at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 1, 2009. Darvish gave up two runs, seven hits in the six innings leading his club to a 4-2 victory.

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Nippon Ham downs Yomiuri

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters starter Yu Darvish reacts after striking out Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara in the fifth inning of a Japan Series game at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 1, 2009. Darvish gave up two runs, seven hits in the six innings leading his club to a 4-2 victory.

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Giants beat Hawks 8-2

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants infielder Michihiro Ogasawara hits a two-run homer to left in the first inning against the SoftBank Hawks at Tokyo Dome on May 28. The Giants won 8-2.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in WBC final at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese fans celebrate after Hiroyuki Nakajima (6) scored on an RBI single hit by Michihiro Ogasawara in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against South Korea at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in WBC final at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's Hiroyuki Nakajima (L) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring on an RBI single hit by Michihiro Ogasawara in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against South Korea at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in WBC final at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's Hiroyuki Nakajima (L) is congratulated by Ichiro Suzuki (2nd from L) and his other teammates after scoring on an RBI single hit by Michihiro Ogasawara in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against South Korea at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in WBC final at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's Michihiro Ogasawara hits an RBI single to right off South Korea's starter Bong Jung Keun in the third inning of their World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in WBC final at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's Michihiro Ogasawara hits an RBI single to right off South Korea's starter Bong Jung Keun in the third inning of their World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in WBC final at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's Hiroyuki Nakajima (L) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring on an RBI single hit by Michihiro Ogasawara in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against South Korea at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in WBC final at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's Michihiro Ogasawara (front) runs to first base after hitting an RBI single to right in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against South Korea at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23. In back, Hiroyuki Nakajima runs for home.

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Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Ichiro Suzuki (L) and Michihiro Ogasawara exchange high-fives after beating South Korea 6-2 in a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PEPCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan will face the United States in WBC semifinals in Los Angeles on March 22.

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Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Michihiro Ogasawara watches the ball after hitting an RBI single to right off South Korea pitcher Kim Kwang Hyun in the eighth inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 and will play against the United States in Los Angeles on March 22 in the WBC semifinals.

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Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan manager Tatsunori Hara (R) celebrates after Michihiro Ogasawara (9) scores on a fielding error by South Korea's center fielder Lee Taek Keun in the eighth inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PEPCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 and will face the United States in WBC semifinals in Los Angeles on March 22.

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Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Michihiro Ogasawara hits an RBI single to right off South Korea pitcher Kim Kwang Hyun in the eighth inning of a game against South Korea to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States on March 22 in Los Angeles in the WBC semifinals.

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Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Michihiro Ogasawara reacts at first base after hitting an RBI single to right off South Korea pitcher Kim Kwang Hyun in the eighth inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 and will play against the United States in Los Angeles on March 22 in the WBC semifinals.

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Cuba vs Japan in WBC second round

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Atsunori Inaba is congratulated by teammates after scoring on Michihiro Ogasawara's fly which a Cuban player failed to catch in the fourth inning of their game in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 18.

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Cuba vs Japan in WBC second round

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan's Michihiro Ogasawara flies deep in center in the fourth inning of a game against Cuba in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 18. Japan scored two runs on his fly which a Cuban player failed to catch.

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Japan shut out by S. Korea, ends up 2nd in WBC Tokyo round

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Michihiro Ogasawara (R) appears dispirited after grounding out to first at the end of a game against South Korea as opposing players celebrate their 1-0 victory at Tokyo Dome on March 9. South Korea finished first in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic.

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Japan beat Finland 5-1 in international friendly match

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Michihiro Yasuda (R) celebrates with teammate Shinji Okazaki after scoring Japan's fifth goal in the 86th minute of an international friendly against Finland at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 4. Japan won 5-1.

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Pachuca vs Gamba Osaka in FIFA Club World Cup playoff

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Midfielder Michihiro Yasuda (L) of Japan's Gamba Osaka and forward Christian Gimenez of Mexico's Pachuca fight for the ball during the first half of the FIFA Club World Cup playoff for third place in Yokohama on Dec. 21.

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Manchester United beat Gamba Osaka 5-3 in FIFA Club World Cup

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) after heading the English side's second goal during the first half of their FIFA Club World Cup semifinal against Japan's Gamba Osaka in Yokohama on Dec. 18. At right is Gamba Osaka midfielder Michihiro Yasuda. Manchester United won 5-3.

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Manchester United vs Gamba Osaka in FIFA Club World Cup

YOKOHAMA, Japan - England's Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronald (R) and Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Michihiro Yasuda battles for the ball during the first half of their semifinal match in the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament in Yokohama on Dec. 18.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United in AFC Champions League final

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Michihiro Yasuda (R) celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the second half of a game against Australia's Adelaide United in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Osaka on Nov. 5. Gamba Osaka won 3-0.

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Japan beat China 1-0 in East Asian Football Championship

CHONGQING, China - Japan defender Michihiro Yasuda (L) is fouled by China goalkeeper Zong Lei during the second half of a match in the East Asia Football Championship at the Olympic Sports Center in Chongqing on Feb. 20. Japan won 1-0.

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Ogasawara re-signs with Yomiuri for 380 mil. yen

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants third baseman Michihiro Ogasawara speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 11 after re-signing with the Central League club for an estimated annual salary of 380 million yen, unchanged from this year.

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Darvish, Ogasawara named MVPs for 2007 season

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yomiuri Giants third baseman Michihiro Ogasawara speaks during a news conference in Fukuoka on Nov. 20 after he was named the Central League MVP for the 2007 season. Ogasawara, who won his first MVP last year with the Pacific League's Nippon Ham Fighters, became only the second player to win MVP awards in both leagues, after left-hander Yutaka Enatsu became the CL MVP in 1979 with the Hiroshima Carp and the PL MVP in 1981 with Nippon Ham.

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Ogasawara hits a solo homer

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants infielder Michihiro Ogasawara slams a solo homer off Hanshin Tigers rookie Tatsuya Kojima in the sixth inning at Tokyo Dome on April 8. Yomiuri blanked Hanshin 2-0.

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Ogasawara hits a solo homer

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants infielder Michihiro Ogasawara (R) gets congratulations from teammate Lee Seung Yuop after hitting a solo homer off Hanshin Tigers rookie Tatsuya Kojima in the sixth inning at Tokyo Dome on April 8. Yomiuri blanked Hanshin 2-0.

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Ogasawara to join Yomiuri Giants

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent infielder Michihiro Ogasawara speaks at a press conference following his talks with the Yomiuri Giants at a Tokyo hotel on Nov. 22. The Pacific League Most Valuable Player expressed his intention to join the Central League club.

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Ogasawara to join Yomiuri Giants

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent infielder Michihiro Ogasawara speaks at a press conference following his talks with the Yomiuri Giants at a Tokyo hotel on Nov. 22. The Pacific League Most Valuable Player expressed his intention to join the Central League club.

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Ogasawara to join Yomiuri Giants

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent infielder Michihiro Ogasawara arrives at a Tokyo hotel for talks with the Yomiuri Giants on Nov. 22. The Pacific League Most Valuable Player expressed his intention to join the Central League club, baseball sources said later.

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Ogasawara, Fukudome named MVPs for 2006 season

TOKYO, Japan - Pacific League home run and RBI title winner Michihiro Ogasawara smiles at a press conference in Tokyo after winning the title of the Most Valuable Player for the 2006 season on Nov. 14.