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Horse racing: Japanese Derby

Jockey Norihiro Yokoyama acknowledges the crowd after riding Danon Decile to victory in the 91st running of the Tokyo Yushun, or Japanese Derby, at Tokyo Racecourse on May 26, 2024.

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Horse racing: Japanese Derby

Jockey Norihiro Yokoyama celebrates after riding Danon Decile to victory in the 91st running of the Tokyo Yushun, or Japanese Derby, at Tokyo Racecourse on May 26, 2024.

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Horse racing: Japanese Derby

Jockey Norihiro Yokoyama celebrates after riding Danon Decile to victory in the 91st running of the Tokyo Yushun, or Japanese Derby, at Tokyo Racecourse on May 26, 2024.

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Horse racing: Japanese Derby

Danon Decile (far R) ridden by Jockey Norihiro Yokoyama races en route to winning the 91st running of the Tokyo Yushun, or Japanese Derby, at Tokyo Racecourse on May 26, 2024.

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Horse racing: Japanese Derby

Danon Decile ridden by Jockey Norihiro Yokoyama wins the 91st running of the Tokyo Yushun, or Japanese Derby, at Tokyo Racecourse on May 26, 2024.

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Yamagata secures return to J1

CHOFU, Japan - Norihiro Yamagishi of Montedio Yamagata makes a save during the first half of the J-League promotion playoff final against JEF United Chiba at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on Dec. 7, 2014. Yamagata won 1-0 and secured the ticket to the first division for the next season after three years in the second division.

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Studying terminal care with Buddhist priests

OTSU, Japan - Norihiro Nagakura (back R), a Buddhist priest from Kagoshima Prefecture, speaks to students attending an ethics course on caring for terminally ill patients, at Shiga University of Medical Science in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 11, 2013.

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Cargo train derailment involving JR Hokkaido

TOKYO, Japan - Norihiro Goto, chairman of the Japan Transport Safety Board, tells a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2013, board inspectors found the track at the site of a Hokkaido Railway Co. cargo train derailment Sept. 19 to be up to 37 millimeters wider than normal, compared with 25 mm as found in June.

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Probe into ANA's Boeing 787

TOKYO, Japan - Norihiro Goto, chairman of the Japan Transport Safety Board, holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 27, 2013. The Japanese transport authority looking into an incident on board an All Nippon Airways Co.'s Boeing 787 said no faults were found in the airplane's electric system after a lithium-ion battery overheated.

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New ambassador to Canada

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Norihiro Okuda, Japanese ambassador to Egypt. The government appointed Okuda, a career diplomat who previously served as an envoy at Japan's permanent mission to the United Nations, as the new ambassador to Canada on March 5, 2013, effective the same day.

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Bamboo wheelchair unveiled at Haneda airport

TOKYO, Japan - Former Hanshin Tigers player Norihiro Akahoshi (C) speaks behind a wheelchair made primarily of bamboo at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010. The wheelchair, developed by Japan Airlines Corp. and two other organizations, is designed to go through metal detectors at airports without triggering an alarm for cutting time and effort during body checks. Akahoshi financially contributed to the project.

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Top favorite Buena Vista wins Victoria Mile

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Norihiro Yokoyama celebrates after his horse Buena Vista won the Victoria Mile at Tokyo Race Course on May 16, 2010. The 4-year-old filly covered the 1,600-meter turf track in 1 minute, 32.4 seconds.

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Top favorite Buena Vista wins Victoria Mile

TOKYO, Japan - Buena Vista (11), jockeyed by Norihiro Yokoyama, compete in the Victoria Mile at Tokyo Race Course on May 16, 2010. The 4-year-old filly won the race with a time of 1 minute, 32.4 seconds.

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Hanshin's ailing Akahoshi hangs up glove

KOSHIEN, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Norihiro Akahoshi squats among wheelchairs that he is donating to hospitals and welfare facilities at the club's Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on Dec. 9, 2009. The 33-year-old is calling it quits due to a potentially life-threatening spinal injury.

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Hanshin's ailing Akahoshi hangs up glove

KOSHIEN, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Norihiro Akahoshi signs his autograph on one of the wheelchairs that he is donating to hospitals and welfare facilities at the club's Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on Dec. 9, 2009.

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Hanshin's ailing Akahoshi hangs up glove

OSAKA, Japan - This undated file photo shows Hanshin Tigers outfielder Norihiro Akahoshi in a game at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture. The 33-year-old announced Dec. 9, 2009, that he is calling it quits due to a potentially life-threatening spinal injury.

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Emperor, empress in WWII memorial ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (C) and Empress Michiko (R) bow to Norihiro Otsubo from Saga Prefecture who represents a group of bereaved family members of victims of World War II during the government-organized Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead at the Nippon Budokan gymnasium in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 64th anniversary of the end of the war.

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Yokohama pitcher Walrond makes snafu

KOSHIEN, Japan - Yokohama BayStars pitcher Les Walrond makes a bad throw after fielding a bunt laid down by Hanshin Tigers' Norihiro Akahoshi in the fourth inning of their game at Koshien Stadium on June 26.

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Logi Universe nails victory in Japanese Derby

TOKYO, Japan - Second pick Logi Universe (L), jockeyed by Norihiro Yokoyama, wins the Japanese Derby at Tokyo Racecourse on May 31 in a time of 2 minutes, 33.7 seconds.

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Baseball: Nakamura formally signs with Rakuten

SENDAI, Japan - Norihiro Nakamura (center), a free agent from the Chunichi Dragons, holds a replica of his new uniform with the Rakuten Eagles during a news conference at a Sendai hotel on Dec. 5. The 35-year-old third baseman was formally unveiled in the signing of a two-year deal worth 300 million yen.

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Coelacanth dissected for research

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A coelacanth, which has features of an ancient fish, is anatomized at the Tokyo Institute of Technology Dec. 22 for scientific research on a evolution process of fishes moving up to land from the sea. The coelacanth, 120 centimeters long and weighing 45 kilograms, has been presented to institute professor Norihiro Okada from a Tanzanian institute. Prince Akishino (C, in back) is watching the event.

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Chunichi takes Japan Series crown

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo shows Chunichi Dragons manager Hiromitsu Ochiai (R) hugging his team's third baseman Norihiro Nakamura after the Dragons captured their first victory in Japan Series title since 1954 at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 1 by downing the Nippon Ham Fighters 1-0 to win Game 5. Nakamura was named the series MVP.

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Chunichi jumps out early for 2-1 Japan Series lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Tyrone Woods (L) and Norihiro Nakamura embrace after scoring on a two-run double by Lee Byung Kyu in the first inning where the Chunichi Dragons exploded with seven runs and went on to rout the Nippon Ham Fighters 9-1 in Game 3 for a two-games-to-one lead in the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 30.

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Nakamura hits go-ahead two-run singles

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons infielder Norihiro Nakamura (L) roars after hitting a go-ahead two-run single to left off Hanshin Tigers starter Keiji Uezono in the bottom of the first inning at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 14.

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Nakamura's departure from Orix official

OSAKA, Japan - Orix Buffaloes infielder Norihiro Nakamura holds a press conference in Osaka on Jan. 12 after his imminent departure from the Pacific League club became official. He could not reach a contract agreement after a sixth round of talks with the club. ''I am glad that I took part in these negotiations. I have to look forward now,'' he said, adding that he will either be traded to another team or released by Orix.

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Taniguchi grabs share of lead at Japan PGA Championship

IBIGAWA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi, the 2002 money title winner, shot his second straight 68 to move into a tie for the lead with first-round leader Norihiro Nakata at the halfway point of the Japan PGA Championship at Tanigumi Country Club in Gifu Prefecture on May 12.

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Pro baseball season begins with PL games

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Orix Buffaloes infielders Norihiro Nakamura (L) and Kazuhiro Kiyohara smile after returning home on catcher Takeshi Hidaka's two-run single in the sixth inning of the team's opening game against the Seibu Lions at Invoice Seibu Dome on March 25. The Buffaloed defeated the Lions 5-2. Japan's 2006 pro baseball season began with three Pacific League games.

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Slugger Nakamura joins Orix

OSAKA, Japan - Slugger Norihiro Nakamura, who played in the U.S. minor leagues for much of this year, said in Osaka on Dec. 21 he has decided to return to Japanese baseball and agreed on a one-year deal with the Orix Buffaloes.

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Nakamura voices intent to play in Triple-A

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese infielder Norihiro Nakamura, who had failed to make the Los Angeles Dodgers' Opening Day roster, tells reporters April 4 that he intends to play with Triple-A Las Vegas. Nakamura signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Feb. 3.

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(2)Nakamura doubles in preseason debut for Dodgers

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida - Japanese infielder Norihiro Nakamura (R) chats with New York Mets second baseman and countryman Kazuo Matsui after hitting a ground-rule double to left in his first at-bat of the preseason on March 5 after joining the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training. Nakamura was signed to a minor-league contract. ( Kyodo)

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(1)Nakamura doubles in preseason debut for Dodgers

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida - Japanese infielder Norihiro Nakamura hit a ground-rule double to left off New York Mets starter Steve Trachsel in his first at-bat of the preseason on March 5 after joining the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training. Nakamura was signed to a minor-league contract after leaving Japan's Kintetsu Buffaloes baseball club.

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Baseball: Nakamura ready for Dodgers test

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese baseball player Norihiro Nakamura arrives at Orlando airport March 1 to join the Los Angeles Dodgers training camp at Vero Beach. The five-time All-Star infielder signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers in February. (MLB)

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Dodgers acquire Nakamura

LOS ANGELES, United States - The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Feb. 2 they have acquired Japanese third baseman Norihiro Nakamura (in file photo). Nakamura, 31, a right-handed hitter, is the fourth Japanese player to join a major league team through the posting system, after Ichiro Suzuki (Seattle Mariners), Kazuhisa Ishii (Los Angeles Dodgers) and Akinori Otsuka (San Diego Padres).

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Dodgers present posting system bid for Nakamura

NEW YORK, United States - The Los Angeles Dodgers have submitted a bid for the right to negotiate a contract with Japanese infielder Norihiro Nakamura (in file photo) through the posting system before the Jan. 28 deadline, baseball officials said.

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Nakamura training in L.A. as he awaits bids

LOS ANGELES, United States - Seven-time Japanese All-Star infielder Norihiro Nakamura (C), who has completed procedures to enter the major leagues via the posting system, arrived with his family in Los Angeles on Jan. 25.

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(1)Japan brace up for friendly against Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan striker Naohiro Takahara (R) and defender Norihiro Nishi are in practice on Dec. 14 in preparation for a friendly match against Germany at International Stadium Yokoyama on Dec. 16.

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(2)Japan brace up for friendly against Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Junichi Inamaoto (R), striker Yoshito Okubo (back left) and defender Norihiro Nishi (fore left) are in practice on Dec. 14 in preparation for a friendly match against Germany scheduled for Dec. 16 at International Stadium Yokoyama.

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Slugger Nakamura leaves for U.S. in bid for MLB move

OSAKA, Japan - Orix Buffaloes infielder Norihiro Nakamura, who has expressed his hopes to play in the major leagues next season, leaves Kansai International Airport for the United States on Dec. 4 to demonstrate his capabilities in front of major league scouts. ''I want them to watch my defensive skills and it will be good if I can show them how good I am in fielding,'' said Nakamura, who is scheduled to stay in the United States for about two weeks.

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(3)MLB All-Stars - Game 7

NAGOYA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Norihiro Akahoshi steals the second base in the first inning of Game Seven between the U.S. major league team and Japan's all-star team at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 12. (MLB)

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(2)MLB All-Stars - Game 2

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Norihiro Akaboshi hits a two-run triple down the right-field line off Minnesota Twins pitcher Kyle Lohse in the second inning of Game 2 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 6. (MLB)

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(6)Japan takes baseball bronze for record 33rd medal

ATHENS, Greece - Japanese ball players (from L to R) Kosuke Fukudome, Michihiro Ogasawara, Norihiro Nakamura and Shinya Miyamoto smile during the award ceremony for their bronze medal in the 2004 Olympic Games at the Olympic Baseball Centre in Athens Aug. 25.

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(2)Nakamura, Fukudome homer as Japan outclasses Italy in baseball

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Norihiro Nakamura is all smiles after slamming a two-run homer in the third inning of an Olympic baseball preliminary game against Italy in Athens on Aug. 15. Japan romped 12-0 over Italy.

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Cuba edge Japan 6-5

TOKYO, Japan - Japan slugger Norihiro Nakamura watches the ball after hitting a two-run homer to left-field stands in the top of the third inning of an exhibition game against Cuba at Tokyo Dome on July 14. Cuba edged Japan 6-5.

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(2)Japan, Cuba draw in Olympic tune-up

TOKYO, Japan - Japan slugger Norihiro Nakamura reacts after being struck out in the bottom of the 5th inning of an exhibition game against Cuba at Tokyo Dome on July 13. The first in a series of two games ended in a 1-1 draw.

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(1)Ingrandire in surprise victory at Tenno-sho

KYOTO, Japan - Tenth-favorite Ingrandire outperformed the field to emerge as the surprise winner of the Tenno-sho May 2. With jockey Norihiro Yokoyama at the irons, Ingrandire came home unchallenged in 3 minutes, 18.4 seconds over the 3,200-meter distance at Kyoto Racecourse.

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(2)Ingrandire in surprise victory at Tenno-sho

KYOTO, Japan - Jockey Norihiro Yokoyama dismounts Ingrandire, cheering for the tenth-favorite horse which emerged as the surprise winner of the 3,200-meter Tenno-sho at Kyoto Racecourse May 2.

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(4)Japanese preseason baseball games

OSAKA, Japan - Tuffy Rhodes (L), who has left the Kintetsu Buffaroes and joined the Yomiuri Giants, enjoys reunion with his former teammate Norihiro Nakamura before their preseason game at Osaka Dome on March 13.

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(2)Take wins record 200th race this year

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - Japanese jockey Yutaka Take (R) is congratulated by Japanese professional baseball player Norihiro Nakamura of the Kintetsu Buffaloes (L) after marking his 200th race this year in races hosted by the Japan Racing Association.

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Kintetsu's Nakamura re-signs for 500 mil. yen

OSAKA, Japan - Kintetsu Buffaloes slugger Norihiro Nakamura speaks to reporters at the Pacific League baseball club's office in Osaka on Dec. 22 after re-signing with the team for an unchanged annual salary of 500 million yen plus performance-related incentives.

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Nakamura slams 2-run homer

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes slugger Norihiro Nakamura watches the ball after hitting a two-run homer into the left-field stands with two outs in the seventh inning against the Seibu Lions at Seibu Dome on April 4. Kintetsu won 5-1.