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(From L) Crown Prince Naruhito, his great-aunt Princess Yuriko and her husband Prince Mikasa attend the funeral of the couple's son Prince Katsura at the Toshimagaoka cemetery in Tokyo on June 17, 2014. Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family, died at a Tokyo hospital on Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 101

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'Picture Letters of 1945' to be revived

TOKYO, Japan - Cartoonist Eiko Hanamura narrates her memories of the end of World War II in Tokyo on Nov. 20, 2014, for inclusion in a revived version of "My Aug. 15, Picture Letters of 1945" with voice recordings attached, set for publication next summer.

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Toyota starts selling Mirai fuel-cell car in Japan

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2014, shows Toyota Motor Corp.'s Mirai hydrogen-powered vehicle displayed in Tokyo. Toyota began selling the car in Japan on Dec. 15, becoming the world's first automaker to offer the advanced environmentally friendly car to general consumers.

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Toyota starts selling Mirai fuel-cell car in Japan

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2014, shows Toyota Motor Corp.'s Mirai hydrogen-powered vehicle displayed in Tokyo. Toyota began selling the car in Japan on Dec. 15, becoming the world's first automaker to offer the advanced environmentally friendly car to general consumers.

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Sculptor works on bamboo openwork

GIFU, Japan - Japanese wood sculptor Tekka Yamada puts the finishing touches to a bamboo openwork product in his studio in Gifu, central Japan, on Nov. 15, 2014.

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Man belonging to 'ant tribe' walks in Beijing suburb

BEIJING, China - A young Chinese man who belongs to the so-called "ant tribe" walks near his apartment building in a Beijing suburb on Nov. 15, 2014. The name "ant tribe" refers to a group of unemployed or underpaid university graduates.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia, surrounded by supporters and family members, celebrates with the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the tournament with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia holds up red sea bream, long considered a lucky fish in Japan, at a hotel in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014, during a celebration party for his victory in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Kitanoumi, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) celebrates with his compatriot sumo wrestler Kyokutenho before leaving by car for a victory parade in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia speaks in an interview after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) forces compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu out of the ring on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the tournament with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Matsuyama hits shot from rough at Dunlop Phoenix tourney

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his second shot from the rough on the eighth hole in the third round of the Japan Golf Tour Organization's Dunlop Phoenix professional tourney at the par-71 Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 22, 2014. He won the tournament, beating compatriot Hiroshi Iwata in a play-off after sharing a 15-under 269 finish.

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Benches with Anpanman characters in Kochi

KOCHI, Japan - Benches decorated with characters from the popular anime series Anpanman are seen in front of JR Kochi Station in Kochi Prefecture on Nov. 15, 2014. Anpanman creator, the late Takashi Yanase, hailed from the western Japanese prefecture.

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Stone figure of 'Currypanman' in Kochi

KOCHI, Japan - A stone figure of "Currypanman" in the popular anime series Anpanman is seen on the side of a national road in Kochi City, western Japan, on Nov. 15, 2014. Anpanman creator, the late Takashi Yanase, hailed from Kochi Prefecture.

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Hakuho, Kakuryu share Kyushu lead with 3 days to go

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) throws down ozeki Kisenosato on the 12th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2014, sharing the lead with compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu at the 15-day tournament with only one loss.

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Hakuho, Kakuryu share Kyushu lead with 3 days to go

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu of Mongolia slaps down ozeki Goeido on the 12th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2014, sharing the lead with compatriot yokozuna Hakuho at the 15-day tournament with only one loss.

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Toyota unveils hydrogen-powered fuel cell car

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. takes the wraps off its "Mirai" hydrogen-powered car in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2014, ahead of the release of the world's first fuel-cell vehicle for general consumers on Dec. 15.

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Toyota to release hydrogen-powered fuel cell car

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. unveils in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2014, its "Mirai" hydrogen-powered car, the world's first fuel-cell vehicle for general consumers, ahead of its release on Dec. 15.

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Toyota to launch world's 1st fuel-cell vehicle

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2014, in Tokyo shows the Mirai hydrogen-powered vehicle that Toyota Motor Corp. will start selling on Dec. 15. The Japanese automaker will become the world's first automaker to launch a fuel-cell vehicle for general consumers.

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Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan speaks at a news conference in London on Nov. 15, 2014, after losing to Novak Djokovic in a semifinal of the ATP World Tour Finals. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

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Kakuryu beats Ikioi at Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu of Mongolia slaps down komusubi Ikioi to remain unbeaten on the eighth day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Hakuho beats Terunofuji at Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) forces third-ranked maegashira Terunofuji out of the ring on the eighth day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 16, 2014.

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S. Korean policeman wins Japanese speech contest

SEOUL, South Korea - Seoul National University student Han Sung Ho, who works as a conscripted policeman at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, wins a Japanese speech contest in Seoul on Nov. 15, 2014. He spoke about the importance of his job and his empathy toward members of the Japanese police guarding the South Korean Embassy in Tokyo.

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Police guard of Japan Embassy in Seoul wins speech contest

SEOUL, South Korea - Photo taken on Nov. 16, 2014 shows policemen guarding the Japanese Embassy in Seoul. Han Sung Ho, who works as a conscripted policeman there, won a Japanese speech contest on Nov. 15 after talking about the importance of and his pride in his job.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan coach Eddie Jones watches an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Kane Hesketh jumps to catch the ball during the second half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan coach Eddie Jones congratulates his players after their 18-13 victory over Romania in an international rugby test match at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014.

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Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot by Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals at O2 Arena in London on Nov. 15, 2014. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

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Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan waves as he leaves O2 Arena in London after being beaten by Novak Djokovic in their semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals on Nov. 15, 2014. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Male Sau runs with the ball during the second half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Hendrik Tui (L in up) reaches for the ball in a lineout during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

MATSUE, Japan - Fans watch a TV broadcast of the semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals between Kei Nishikori of Japan and Novak Djokovic of Serbia at a sports bar in Matsue, Nishikori's hometown in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 15, 2014.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Kosei Ono is tackled during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Harumichi Tatekawa carries the ball during the second half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan (L) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose for photos before their semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London on Nov. 15, 2014. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Atsushi Hiwasa (L) passes the ball during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary asks Japan to promote "Abenomics"

BRISBANE, Australia - Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso meets the press after talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in Brisbane, Australia, on Nov. 15, 2014, on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit. Lew urged Japan to promote the "Abenomics" policy mix to prop up domestic demand that has remained sluggish following the April 1 consumption tax hike.

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Tailor shop owner gives quilt to abductee's mother

NIIGATA, Japan - Matsuko Shiraishi (R), a tailor shop owner in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, hands an ornamental quilt to Tetsuya Yokota, a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, a symbol in the issue of North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals, in Niigata on Nov. 15, 2014, to cheer up Megumi's mother Sakie.

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Japan's women 2nd in team pursuit World Cup

OBIHIRO, Japan - Japanese female skaters compete in the team pursuit at the season-opening World Cup meet in Hokkaido, Japan, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan clocked 3 minutes, 4.78 seconds to place second at Hokkaido Tokachi Oval, behind the Dutch women, who won in 3:02.54.

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Game 3 of Japan-Major League All-Star series

TOKYO, Japan - Hayato Sakamoto of the Yomiuri Giants belts a two-run homer in the second inning of Game 3 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15, 2014. Samurai Japan won the first two games.

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Game 3 of Japan-Major League All-Star series

TOKYO, Japan - Sho Nakata of Nippon Ham Fighters whacks a two-run homer in the third inning of Game 3 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15, 2014. Samurai Japan won the first two games.

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Christmas tree in Ginza

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 15, 2014, shows a 10-meter tall "jumbo Christmas tree" installed in front of Mikimoto jewelry store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district. While the store has put up a Christmas tree almost every year since 1976, this tree would be the last one as the store plans to start renovation work from next year.

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Game 3 of Japan-Major League All-Star series

TOKYO, Japan - Takahiro Norimoto of the Rakuten Eagles starts Game 3 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15, 2014. Samurai Japan won the first two games.

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W7 bullet trains for Hokuriku Shinkansen line

KANAZAWA, Japan - West Japan Railway Co. unveils on Nov. 15, 2014, the W7 series bullet trains for the extended Hokuriku Shinkansen line which will connect Nagano and Kanazawa in central Japan from March 2015, to the press at the Hakusan railyard in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Osaka Mayor Hashimoto may run in next lower house election

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, who also acts as the co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, makes a speech in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 15, 2014. He indicated he may run in the next lower house election that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to call soon.

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G-20 leaders gather in Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia - Leaders of the Group of 20 economies meet in Brisbane, Australia, on Nov. 15, 2014. They pledged to fight the Ebola pandemic. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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G-20 leaders gather in Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia - Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (L) welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for the summit of the Group of 20 economies in Brisbane on Nov. 15, 2014. The G-20 leaders pledged to fight the Ebola pandemic. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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G-20 leaders gather in Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends the summit of the Group of 20 economies in Brisbane on Nov. 15, 2014. The G-20 leaders pledged to fight the Ebola pandemic. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Event to mark shortlisting of 'washi' for cultural heritage

GIFU, Japan - Some 100 people take part in a 60-meter-long paper-making event in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, on Nov. 15, 2014. It is highly likely that "washi" traditional Japanese paper of the city will be included on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.