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Chinese activist at Narita airport allowed to return home

NARITA, Japan - Chinese human rights activist Feng Zhenghu, who has been staying at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, since Nov. 4, 2009, after China rejected his reentry and sent him back to Japan, speaks to reporters at the airport on Feb. 2, 2010. Feng said he has been allowed to return home and now plans to return to Shanghai by the Lunar New Year's Day on Feb. 14.

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Chinese activist at Narita airport allowed to return home

NARITA, Japan - Chinese human rights activist Feng Zhenghu, who has been staying at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, since Nov. 4, 2009, after China rejected his reentry and sent him back to Japan, speaks to reporters at the airport on Feb. 2, 2010. Feng said he has been allowed to return home and now plans to return to Shanghai by the Lunar New Year's Day on Feb. 14.

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Survivor of S. Korea fire returns to Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan - Masaru Kasahara, the sole survivor of a deadly fire at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea, is taken to a helicopter ambulance shortly after arriving at Fukuoka airport on Dec. 17, 2009. Kasahara, who suffered severe burns in the Nov. 14 blaze, has recovered to the point where he can eat and speak, prompting doctors to allow his return to Japan.

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Survivor of S. Korea fire leaves for Japan

SEOUL, South Korea - Masaru Kasahara, the sole survivor of a deadly fire at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea, is carried on a stretcher as he leaves a hospital in the city on Dec. 17, 2009. Kasahara, who suffered severe burns in the Nov. 14 blaze, has recovered to the point where he can eat and speak, prompting doctors to allow his return to Japan.

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Hakuho beats Kotomitsuki to bag 12th title at Kyushu basho

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) throws down ozeki Kotomitsuki on the 14th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 28, 2009. Hakuho captured his 12th Emperor's Cup with 14-0.

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Dollar falls to 14-yr low vs yen in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - An exchange rate monitor shows the U.S. dollar hitting a 14-year low in the upper 86 yen level in Tokyo at the office of money broker Gaitame.com Co. on Nov. 26, 2009. The U.S. dollar fell to near 86.30 yen at one point on continued speculation the U.S. Federal Reserve will maintain its low-interest-rate policy for some time.

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Japan takes bronze, Brazil wins World Grand Champions Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Japan's Tatsuya Fukuzawa spikes the ball against Brazil's Rodrigo Santana (14) and Bruno Mossa Rezende during the second set of their match in the World Grand Champions Cup at Nippongaishi Hall in Nagoya on Nov. 23, 2009. Japan had to settle for the bronze medal as Brazil crushed the hosts in straight sets to successfully defend its World Grand Champions Cup title.

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Ethologist Hidaka dies at 79

TOKYO, Japan - This February 1999 file photo shows Toshitaka Hidaka, one of Japan's leading animal behavior researchers and an honorary professor of Kyoto University, who died of lung cancer on Nov. 14, 2009.

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Bodies of Japanese killed in Busan fire brought back to Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan - A container carrying the caskets of Japanese victims of a fire at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea, is unloaded from a plane at Fukuoka airport on Nov. 19, 2009. A total of 11 people, including seven Japanese tourists, were killed in the fire on Nov. 14.

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Families pray for victims in fire at Busan indoor shooting range

BUSAN, South Korea - Family members of Japanese tourists who died in a fire at an indoor shooting range in the port city of Busan in South Korea, pray on Nov. 15, 2009, in front of the building where the shooting range was located. The fire on Nov. 14 claimed 10 lives, of which eight are believed to be Japanese tourists, and injured six others.

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Families pray for victims in fire at Busan indoor shooting range

BUSAN, South Korea - Family members of Japanese tourists who died in a fire at an indoor shooting range in the port city of Busan in South Korea, pray on Nov. 15, 2009, in front of the building where the shooting range was located. The fire on Nov. 14 claimed 10 lives, of which eight are believed to be Japanese tourists, and injured six others.

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Suguri 4th, record score for Kim at Skate America

LAKE PLACID, United States - Japan's Fumie Suguri performs during the short program at Skate America on Nov. 14, 2009. Suguri had to make do with fourth place with 56.04 points following South Korean world champion Kim Yu Na (76.28), American Rachael Flatt (58.8) and Hungarian Julia Sebestyen (58.54).

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Suguri 4th, record score for Kim at Skate America

LAKE PLACID, United States - South Korean world champion Kim Yu Na waves to the spectators after finishing her performance in the short program at Skate America on Nov. 14, 2009. Kim broke her own world record in the event at the Olympic Center to score 76.28 points and took a whopping 17.48-point lead over American Rachael Flatt heading into the free skate.

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Suguri 4th, record score for Kim at Skate America

LAKE PLACID, United States - South Korean world champion Kim Yu Na shows a spiral during the short program at Skate America on Nov. 14, 2009. Kim broke her own world record in the event at the Olympic Center to score 76.28 points and took a whopping 17.48-point lead over American Rachael Flatt heading into the free skate.

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Japan's Kato wins 500 at World Cup meet

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Former world record holder Joji Kato celebrates at the awards ceremony after winning the men's 500 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet for his first victory of the season on Nov. 14, 2009. Kato crossed the line in 34.98 seconds, taking a big step forward in his bid to book a spot in next February's Vancouver Winter Olympics, followed by Dutchman Jan Smeekens (35.02) and Lee Kang Seok of South Korea (35.13).

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APEC leaders photographed

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Leaders of Pacific Rim economies, including Japanese Prime Minster Yukio Hatoyama (2nd from L) and U.S. President Brack Obama (C), pose for commemorative photographs in Singapore on Nov. 14, 2009, during a two-day summit there. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Kato wins 500 at World Cup meet

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Former world record holder Joji Kato skates to win the men's 500 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet for his first victory of the season on Nov. 14, 2009. Kato crossed the line in 34.98 seconds, taking a big step forward in his bid to book a spot in next February's Vancouver Winter Olympics, followed by Dutchman Jan Smeekens (35.02) and Lee Kang Seok of South Korea (35.13).

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Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Japanese midfielder Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) and South African forward Benni McCarthy fight for the ball in the first half of a friendly match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Nov. 14, 2009. Japan held 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

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Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) and South African defender Morgan Gould (2nd from L) fight for the ball in the first half of a friendly match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Nov. 14, 2009. Japan held 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

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Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Japanese midfielder Daisuke Matsui (2nd from R) fires in a shot in the second half of a friendly match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Nov. 14, 2009. Japan held 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

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Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Japanese forward Shinji Okazaki (front) and South African defender Morgan Gould fight for the ball in the first half of a friendly match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Nov. 14, 2009. Japan held 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

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Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Japanese defender Yuji Nakazawa (R), midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) and South African forward Katlego Mphela (C) fight for the ball in the second half of a friendly match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Nov. 14, 2009. Japan held 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

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Japan's Kato wins 500 at World Cup meet

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Former world record holder Joji Kato skates to win the men's 500 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet for his first victory of the season on Nov. 14, 2009. Kato crossed the line in 34.98 seconds, taking a big step forward in his bid to book a spot in next February's Vancouver Winter Olympics, followed by Dutchman Jan Smeekens (35.02) and Lee Kang Seok of South Korea (35.13).

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Mexico wants quick review of EPA

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Mexican President Felipe Calderon (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama shake hands Nov. 14, 2009, before their talks in Singapore on the sidelines of a two-day summit there. Calderon told Hatoyama the two countries should try to reach a conclusion to an ongoing review of the Japan-Mexico economic partnership agreement ''as early as possible.'' (Pool photo)

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Murakami wins javelin gold at Asian c'ships

GUANGZHOU, China - World bronze medalist Yukifumi Murakami competes in the javelin on the way to winning Japan's first gold medal in 22 years at the Asian championships at Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou on Nov. 14, 2009. Murakami threw an 81.50-meter effort on his fourth attempt to claim victory over China's Wang Qingbo (80.25) and Qin Qiang (80.08).

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Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) and South African midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi fight for the ball in the first half of a friendly match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Nov. 14, 2009. Japan held 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

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Japan claims relay double at Asian c'ships

GUANGZHOU, China - (From L to R) Momoko Takahashi, Mayumi Watanabe, Chisato Fukushima and Maki Wada celebrate after winning gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay final at the Asian championships at Guangdong Olympic Stadium on Nov. 14, 2009. They finished in 43.93 seconds, ahead of Thailand (44.55) and South Korea (45.46).

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10 die in fire at S. Korea shooting range

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean medical workers treat a Japanese tourist injured in a fire at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 14, 2009. Ten people including Japanese tourists died and six were injured in the fire.

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Japan claims relay double at Asian c'ships

GUANGZHOU, China - (From L to R) Masashi Eriguchi, Naoki Tsukahara, Shinji Takahira and Kenji Fujimitsu celebrate after winning gold in the men's 4x100-meter relay final at the Asian championships at Guangdong Olympic Stadium on Nov. 14, 2009. They finished in 39.01 seconds, ahead of China (39.07) and Taiwan (39.57).

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U.S. has role to play in Asia's 'open regionalism': Hatoyama

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio gives a speech on Nov. 14, 2009, in Singapore, where he is attending a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Hatoyama called for an ''open regionalism'' in Asia in which the United States has a role to play and said that the Japan-U.S. alliance benefits economic and political stability in the area.

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10 die in fire at S. Korea shooting range

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean rescue workers carry a body from a building housing an indoor shooting range in which a fire broke out in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 14, 2009. Ten people including Japanese tourists died and six were injured in the fire.

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Overturned Japanese ferry inspected

KUMANO, Japan - Transport ministry officials inspect on Nov. 14, 2009, the passenger and cargo ferry Ariake, which run aground and overturned in the Sea of Kumano off Mie Prefecture in central Japan the previous day. All 28 passengers and crew members were rescued.

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Overturned Japanese ferry inspected

KUMANO, Japan - Japan Coast Guard officials inspect on Nov. 14, 2009, the passenger and cargo ferry Ariake, which run aground and overturned in the Sea of Kumano off Mie Prefecture in central Japan the previous day. All 28 passengers and crew members were rescued.

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Celebrities listen to Obama's Tokyo speech

TOKYO, Japan - Popular African-American ''enka'' singer Jero listens to U.S. President Barack Obama's speech at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Jero was among 1,500 people invited to the event, during which Obama talked about U.S. policy toward the Asia-Pacific region. (Pool photo)

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Kin of abductees impressed with Obama's Tokyo speech

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeo Iizuka (C), who represents relatives of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea, flanked by Shigeru Yokota (R) and his wife Sakie, whose daughter Megumi was taken to North Korea in 1977 at age 13, speaks to reporters after U.S. President Barack Obama's speech at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Iizuka, the brother of abductee Yaeko Taguchi, and the Yokotas praised the president's speech as delivering a strong, clear message toward settling the issue.

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Obama leaves Tokyo after summit with Hatoyama

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he leaves Tokyo for Singapore on Nov. 14, 2009, after holding a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and delivering a speech on U.S. policy toward Asia during his two-day stay. It was Obama's first visit to Japan since assuming office in January. Obama had met with Hatoyama in New York in September on the sidelines of U.N. General Assembly meetings.

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama gives a speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged during the speech to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Celebrities listen to Obama's Tokyo speech

TOKYO, Japan - Popular Japanese rock duo Puffy AmiYumi listen to U.S. President Barack Obama's speech at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. The two were among 1,500 people invited to the event, during which Obama talked about U.S. policy toward the Asia-Pacific region. (Pool photo)

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the audience as he walks to the podium to give his speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Kin of abductees impressed with Obama's Tokyo speech

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeru Yokota (R) and his wife Sakie, whose daughter Megumi was taken to North Korea in 1977 at age 13, listen to U.S. President Barack Obama's speech at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Yokota and other relatives of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea praised the president's speech as delivering a strong, clear message toward settling the issue. (Pool photo)

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Hatoyama attends opening ceremony of Japan center in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) shakes hands with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong at the opening ceremony for a Japan center for cultural exchange in Singapore on Nov. 14, 2009. Hatoyama is visiting the country for a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the audience after giving a speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged during the speech to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the audience after giving a speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged during the speech to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama gives a speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged during the speech to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama gives a speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged during the speech to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama gives a speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged during the speech to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama gives a speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged during the speech to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the audience before his speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged during the speech to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama gives a speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged during the speech to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)

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Obama vows to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific region

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama smiles during his speech on U.S. policies on the Asia-Pacific region at Suntory Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2009. Calling himself America's first ''Pacific president,'' Obama pledged to strengthen the relationships between the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in close partnership with old ally Japan. (Pool photo)