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Women's dual moguls

NAEBA, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura (R) and teammate Miki Ito win second and third places in the women's dual moguls World Cup event at the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 19, 2012.

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Women's dual moguls

NAEBA, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura (L) and teammate Miki Ito win second and third places in the women's dual moguls World Cup event at the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 19, 2012.

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Women's dual moguls

NAEBA, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura wins second place in the women's dual moguls World Cup event at the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 19, 2012.

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Women's dual moguls

NAEBA, Japan - Canada's Audrey Robichaud wins her maiden World Cup title in the women's dual moguls at the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 19, 2012.

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World Cup moguls

YUZAWA, Japan - Canadian Mikael Kingsbury clinches the men's overall World Cup moguls crown after winning his eight gold of the season with a high score of 25.34 at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 18, 2012.

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World Cup moguls

YUZAWA, Japan - American Hannah Kearney extends her record winning streak to 16 straight World Cup moguls titles with an outstanding score of 25.49 at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 18, 2012.

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World Cup moguls

YUZAWA, Japan - American Hannah Kearney extends her record winning streak to 16 straight World Cup moguls titles with an outstanding score of 25.49 at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 18, 2012.

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Prince Hotels to end yr-round operation of Niigata resort hotel

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in February 2005 shows Naeba Prince Hotel in the town of Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture. The operator, Prince Hotels Inc., said March 25 that the hotel with its well-known ski resort will now be open in summer and winter, ending year-round operations due to the recession.

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Ski operators in Niigata faring well in trying to attract foreigners

NIIGATA, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 2 shows two Russian guides (R) giving information to two Russian guests at a hotel near Naeba Ski Resort in the town of Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. Ski resort operators in the prefecture on the Sea of Japan are faring relatively well in their attempt to attract foreign visitors despite the strong yen and slowdown in the global economy.

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Austria's Huttary wins women's ski cross final

YUZAWA, Japan - Karin Huttary of Austria wins the women's ski cross final for her second victory this season at the World Cup freestyle Naeba meet at Mt. Naeba Snow Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 10.

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Kobayashi wins World Cup ski cross crown

YUZAWA, Japan - Japan's Yukiyo Kobayashi wins his first World Cup title in the men's ski cross final at the World Cup freestyle Naeba meet at Mt. Naeba Snow Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 10.

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Kearney jumps to victory

YUZAWA, Japan - Teenager Hannah Kearney completes a triumphant day for the United States by winning the women's mogul finals of a freestyle World Cup event at Mt. Naeba Snow Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 22. Earlier in the day, compatriot Toby Dawson won the men's final.

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Dawson wins freestyle World Cup

YUZAWA, Japan - Toby Dawson of the United States wins the moguls finals on the final day of a freestyle World Cup event at Mt. Naeba Snow Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 22. Americans swept all three medals in the men's final

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Artificial snow a hit at Naeba

YUZAWA, Japan - Skiers make their way down a slope covered with artificial snow at Naeba, Niigata Prefecture, on the resort's opening day Nov. 22. Some 2,500 skiers tried the slope, which is about 900 meters long and 30 meters wide.

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Kobayashi wins World Cup ski cross crown

YUZAWA, Japan - Japan's Yukiyo Kobayashi wins his first World Cup title in the men's ski cross final at the World Cup freestyle Naeba meet at Mt. Naeba Snow Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 10. (Kyodo)

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Austria's Huttary wins women's ski cross final

YUZAWA, Japan - Karin Huttary of Austria wins the women's ski cross final for her second victory this season at the World Cup freestyle Naeba meet at Mt. Naeba Snow Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 10. (Kyodo)

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Prince Hotels to end yr-round operation of Niigata resort hotel

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in February 2005 shows Naeba Prince Hotel in the town of Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture. The operator, Prince Hotels Inc., said March 25 that the hotel with its well-known ski resort will now be open in summer and winter, ending year-round operations due to the recession. (Kyodo)

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Sweden's Myhrer runner-up in World Cup alpine ski event

Andre Myhrer of Sweden leans into a turn on his first run during the men's slalom competition at a World Cup alpine ski event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 14, 2016. Myhrer went on to place second in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Germany's Neureuther wins World Cup alpine ski event

(From L) Sweden's Andre Myhrer, Germany's Felix Neureuther and Marco Schwarz of Austria pose for a photo after finishing second, first and third, respectively, in the men's slalom competition at a World Cup alpine ski event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 14, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Austria's Schwarz finishes third in World Cup alpine ski event

Marco Schwarz of Austria leans into a turn on his first run of the men's slalom competition at a World Cup alpine ski event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 14, 2016. Schwarz went on to place third in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Germany's Neureuther wins World Cup alpine ski event

Felix Neureuther of Germany rounds a gate on his first run of the men's slalom competition at a World Cup alpine ski event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 14, 2016. Neureuther went on to win the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Germany's Neureuther wins World Cup alpine ski event

Germany's Felix Neureuther (L) and Marco Schwarz of Austria celebrate after placing first and third, respectively, in the men's slalom competition at a World Cup alpine ski event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 14, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Norway's Kristoffersen competes in World Cup alpine ski event

Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway rounds a gate on his first run of the men's slalom competition at a World Cup alpine ski event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 14, 2016. Kristoffersen, who recently secured the overall World Cup slalom title, finished seventh. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Germany's Neureuther wins World Cup alpine ski event

Felix Neureuther of Germany rounds a gate on his first run of the men's slalom competition at a World Cup alpine ski event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 14, 2016. Neureuther went on to win the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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France's Pinturault victorious in World Cup alpine ski event

Alexis Pinturault of France skis his first run during the men's giant slalom competition at a World Cup alpine event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 13, 2016. Pinturault went on to claim the event, marking his second win of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Austria's Hirscher competes in World Cup alpine ski event

Marcel Hirscher of Austria skis his first run during the men's giant slalom competition at a World Cup alpine event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 13, 2016. While still leading the overall World Cup standings, Hirscher fell short in capturing his fifth straight title, placing sixth in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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France's Pinturault victorious in World Cup alpine ski event

(From L) France's Mathieu Faivre, Alexis Pinturault, and Italy's Massimiliano Blardone pose for a photo after finishing second, first and third, respectively, in the men's giant slalom competition at a World Cup alpine ski event in Naeba, central Japan, on Feb. 13, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ski operators in Niigata faring well in trying to attract foreign

NIIGATA, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 2 shows two Russian guides (R) giving information to two Russian guests at a hotel near Naeba Ski Resort in the town of Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture. Ski resort operators in the prefecture on the Sea of Japan are faring relatively well in their attempt to attract foreign visitors despite the strong yen and slowdown in the global economy. (Kyodo)

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Women's dual moguls

NAEBA, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura wins second place in the women's dual moguls World Cup event at the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 19, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Women's dual moguls

NAEBA, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura (L) and teammate Miki Ito win second and third places in the women's dual moguls World Cup event at the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 19, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Women's dual moguls

NAEBA, Japan - Japan's Aiko Uemura (R) and teammate Miki Ito win second and third places in the women's dual moguls World Cup event at the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 19, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Women's dual moguls

NAEBA, Japan - Canada's Audrey Robichaud wins her maiden World Cup title in the women's dual moguls at the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 19, 2012. (Kyodo)

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World Cup moguls

YUZAWA, Japan - American Hannah Kearney extends her record winning streak to 16 straight World Cup moguls titles with an outstanding score of 25.49 at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 18, 2012. (Kyodo)

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World Cup moguls

YUZAWA, Japan - American Hannah Kearney extends her record winning streak to 16 straight World Cup moguls titles with an outstanding score of 25.49 at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 18, 2012. (Kyodo)

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World Cup moguls

YUZAWA, Japan - Canadian Mikael Kingsbury clinches the men's overall World Cup moguls crown after winning his eight gold of the season with a high score of 25.34 at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 18, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Kearney jumps to victory

YUZAWA, Japan - Teenager Hannah Kearney completes a triumphant day for the United States by winning the women's mogul finals of a freestyle World Cup event at Mt. Naeba Snow Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 22. Earlier in the day, compatriot Toby Dawson won the men's final. (Kyodo)

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Dawson wins freestyle World Cup

YUZAWA, Japan - Toby Dawson of the United States wins the moguls finals on the final day of a freestyle World Cup event at Mt. Naeba Snow Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, on Feb. 22. Americans swept all three medals in the men's final (Kyodo)

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Artificial snow a hit at Naeba

YUZAWA, Japan - Skiers make their way down a slope covered with artificial snow at Naeba, Niigata Prefecture, on the resort's opening day Nov. 22. Some 2,500 skiers tried the slope, which is about 900 meters long and 30 meters wide. (Kyodo)