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Car scrapping factory head shows Takata air bag parts

GIFU, Japan - Akihiro Wakayama, head of a factory for car scrapping company "hai-sya dot-com" in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, on Dec. 5, 2014, shows parts of an air bag made by Takata Corp. He said the air bag inflator exploded during the air bag-removal work of a Toyota car on Nov. 6, shattering the windshield.

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Package craftwork for Christmas decorations

TOKYO, Japan - Christmas decorations made of empty cookie packages are among package craftwork displayed at the Japan Package Craft Association's office in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2014.

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Package craftwork artist shows off products

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuma Takahashi shows off his package craftwork in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2014, made from empty packages for confectionery, soap and other products.

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Gamba beat S-Pulse in Emperor's Cup semifinals

CHOFU, Japan - Patric (R) of Gamba Osaka scores a header for the team's third goal in the first half of a match against Shimizu S-Pulse, leading the club to a 5-2 win over S-Pulse in the semifinals of the Emperor's Cup at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on Nov. 26, 2014.

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Endo's pass helps Gamba down Shimizu

CHOFU, Japan - Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo (front) makes a pass in the first half of a match against Shimizu S-Pulse, contributing to the club's 5-2 win over S-Pulse in the semifinals of the Emperor's Cup at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on Nov. 26, 2014.

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Pola puts shoe-shaped foot warmer on sale

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese cosmetics firm Pola Inc. starts selling a pair of shoe-shaped foot warmers on Nov. 5, 2014, that give the feeling of taking a footbath with the help of hot water.

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Rear Adm. Alexander at press conference in Yokosuka

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander of U.S. Navy's Battle Force 7th Fleet/Task Force 70/Carrier Strike Group 5, speaks during a press conference at Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 25, 2014, upon the return there of U.S. aircraft carrier George Washington. He said a ceremony will be held at Naval Base San Diego, California, in August 2015 to mark the replacement of the George Washington in Japan by the Ronald Reagan.

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Japan wins the Chiba International Ekiden

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Ayumi Hagiwara finishes the Chiba International Ekiden in first place at Chiba Central Sports Center near Tokyo, on Nov. 24, 2014. In a field comprised of 13 teams from 11 countries competing over 42.195 kilometers, Japan broke the tape in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 53 seconds.

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Toyota's U.S. new car sales seen rising 5% in 2014

LOS ANGELES, United States - Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., tells Kyodo News in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2014, its U.S. new car sales will probably reach a higher-than-expected 2.35 million units in 2014, up 5% over the previous year.

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Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Eduardo Nunez singles in the sixth inning, making it 3-0, in Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

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Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Shohei Otani starts Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

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Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Matt Shoemaker starts Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

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Asahi Shimbun president to resign over retraction of news stories

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Tadakazu Kimura, president of the Asahi Shimbun newspaper. The Asahi said Nov. 14, 2014, that Kimura will resign as of Dec. 5 to take responsibility for its retraction of a couple of articles.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japanese fans of their compatriot tennis player Kei Nishikori hold flags on Nov. 13, 2014, in London after Nishikori defeated David Ferrer of Spain 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in the British capital. World No.5 Nishikori advanced to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London against David Ferrer of Spain on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori beat 10th-ranked Ferrer, who came in as a substitute for injured Milos Raonic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan serves during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London against David Ferrer of Spain on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori beat 10th-ranked Ferrer, who came in as a substitute for injured Milos Raonic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan celebrates after beating David Ferrer of Spain 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori advanced to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London against David Ferrer of Spain on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori beat 10th-ranked Ferrer, who came in as a substitute for injured Milos Raonic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals.

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Harumafuji beats Ikioi at Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia (R) brings down komusubi Ikioi at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 13, 2014, day 5 of the 15-day event.

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Ichinojo beats Takekaze at Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Newly promoted sekiwake Ichinojo (R) slaps down komusubi Takekaze at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 13, 2014, day 5 of the 15-day event.

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B. Watson shares lead at VISA golf tournament

GOTEMBA, Japan - Against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji, Bubba Watson of the United States hits a iron from the fairway of the No. 6 hole during the first round of the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters golf tournament at the Taiheiyo Club golf course in Gotemba, Shizouka Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2014. Watson shared the lead with a 5-under 67.

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B. Watson shares lead at VISA golf tournament

GOTEMBA, Japan - Bubba Watson of the United States tees off on the fifth hole during the first round of the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters golf tournament at the Taiheiyo Club golf course in Gotemba, Shizouka Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2014. Watson shared the lead with a 5-under 67.

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People walk by luxurious shop in Beijing

BEIJING, China - People pass by a luxury fashion brand store in Beijing on Nov. 5, 2014.

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Vietnamese nurse working at Japanese hospital

TOKYO, Japan - Vietnamese nurse Dinit Thi Chuc (L) holds a meeting with a colleague at Kashiwado Hospital in Chiba, east to Tokyo, on Nov. 5, 2014. Nurses from Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines have been employed by Japanese medical institutions in response to their manpower shortage.

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Japan's Nishikori ready for ATP Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan practices on Nov. 8, 2014 in London to prepare for his first ATP Tour Finals. World No.5 Nishikori will face Britain's Andy Murray in his first match at the Nov. 9-16 Tour Finals.

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Shanghai shop sells coral fixings amid poaching concern

SHANGHAI, China - A shop in Shanghai, China, sells accessories made of red corals on Nov. 5, 2014. Chinese boats are suspected of massive poaching of corals around Japan's southern Ogasawara Islands.

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Coral fixings sold at Shanghai shop amid poaching fears

SHANGHAI, China - Accessories made of red corals are on sale at a shop in Shanghai, China, on Nov. 5, 2014, amid their massive suspected poaching by Chinese boats around Japan's southern Ogasawara Islands.

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Catalonia campaigners call to seek vote on independence

BARCELONA, Spain - Volunteers in favor of the Catalonia autonomous community's independence make calls in Barcelona on Nov. 5, 2014, urging local people to cast their votes for the region's secession in the Nov. 9 "referendum," rejected by Spain's constitutional court.

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People before symbolic independence poll in Catalonia

BARCELONA, Spain - Campaigners solicit passersby in Barcelona on Nov. 5, 2014, to take part in an informal vote on secession of Catalonia from Spain, four days before the poll.

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Takeda chief Weber gives speech in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. President Christophe Weber gives a speech in New York, the United States, on Nov. 5, 2014. He said the Japanese company is narrowing its research and development into four key areas and is looking at acquisitions to strengthen that move.

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Engine of restored WWII Zero fighter shown to media

YOKOHAMA, Japan - The engine of a Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter is shown to the media in Ayase west of Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2014, following the return of the restored decades-old aircraft to Japan from the United States in September. The legendary fighter was a symbol of Japan's aeronautical engineering might during World War II.

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Main wings, other parts of restored WWII Zero fighter

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Main wings and other parts of a Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter are shown to the press in Ayase west of Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2014, following the return of the restored decades-old aircraft to Japan from the United States in September. The legendary fighter was a symbol of Japan's aeronautical engineering might during World War II.

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Japan vice foreign minister, IAEA chief meet in Vienna

VIENNA, Austria - Kentaro Sonoura (L), Japanese parliamentary vice minister for foreign affairs, and Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, shake hands before their talks in Vienna on Nov. 5, 2014.

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Schalke's Uchida vs Sporting in UCL

LISBON, Portugal - Schalke's Atsuto Uchida (L) makes a pass in front of William Carvalho in the first half of a Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon in Lisbon on Nov. 5, 2014. Schalke suffered a 4-2 loss.

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Japan, China reporters discuss bilateral relations

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Japanese and Chinese media reporters compare notes on relations between Tokyo and Beijing in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 5, 2014.

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Top court confirms sale permit of pro-N. Korea group building in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2014 shows the Tokyo headquarters building of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, a pro-Pyongyang group, in the capital's Chiyoda Ward. The Supreme Court has let stand a lower court decision to permit the sale of the building to a real estate developer in western Japan, rejecting an appeal by the Korean residents' group against the sale, officials said Nov. 5, 2014.

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Restored WWII Zero fighter returns to Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Parts of a Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter are shown to the media in Ayase west of Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2014, following the return of the restored decades-old aircraft to Japan from the United States in September. The legendary fighter was a symbol of Japan's aeronautical engineering might during World War II.

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Winning mascot character makes triumphant return

MAEBASHI, Japan - "Gunma-chan," a mascot character representing Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, poses at the prefectural government building in Maebashi on Nov. 5, 2014, after winning a national mascot character contest two days earlier.

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Tomita says unknown man placed camera in his bag

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was summarily indicted for allegedly stealing a camera at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, in September 2014. The 25-year-old Tomita told Kyodo News on Nov. 5, 2014, that someone else placed the camera in his bag at the Asian Games swimming venue and that he is looking into filing an appeal in South Korea.

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Top court confirms sale permit of pro-N. Korea group building in Tokyo

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Ichiro Shirai, lawyer for Marunaka Holdings Co., a real estate developer in the city of Takamatsu, western Japan, holds a press conference in the city on Nov. 5, 2014, following a decision by the Supreme Court to permit the sale of the Tokyo headquarters building of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan to Marunaka, rejecting an appeal by the pro-Pyongyang group against the sale. Shirai said his client will urge the group called Chongryon to vacate the building, which has functioned as North Korea's de facto embassy in Japan in the absence of diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Pyongyang.

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BOJ to employ every possible measure to achieve 2% inflation: Kuroda

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda smiles while giving a lecture at a seminar held by Kyodo News at a Tokyo hotel on Nov. 5, 2014. Kuroda said the central bank will continue to employ every possible measure to achieve its goal of 2 percent inflation.

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Int'l confab on dementia opens in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - An international conference on dementia opens in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2014, as a follow-up to the G-8 summit on the disease held in London in December 2013.

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Big doll stands on observation deck of tallest building

OSAKA, Japan - A huge doll stands on the observation deck of Abeno Harukasu, Japan's tallest building in Osaka, lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 5, 2014, on the eve of the official start of Christmas illumination.

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BOJ chief Kuroda speaks at Kyodo News-hosted seminar

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda speaks at a seminar hosted by Kyodo News at a Tokyo hotel on Nov. 5, 2014.

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Observation deck in Japan's tallest building lit up

OSAKA, Japan - The observation deck of Abeno Harukasu, Japan's tallest building in Osaka, is lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 5, 2014, on the eve of the official start of Christmas illumination.

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14 cities in Japan vie to host 2019 Rugby World Cup games

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Shimazu, secretary general of the organizing committee for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, announces in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2014, a list of 14 cities across the country seeking to host matches.

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BOJ to employ every possible measure to achieve 2% inflation: Kuroda

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda listens to a question after giving a lecture at a seminar held by Kyodo News at a Tokyo hotel on Nov. 5, 2014. Kuroda said the central bank will continue to employ every possible measure to achieve its goal of 2 percent inflation.

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Aguirre turns to veterans for Honduras, Australia games

TOKYO, Japan - Japan men's national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre announces the lineup of players for upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Australia, at a press conference in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Nov. 5, 2014. Aguirre recalled two-time World Cup captain Makoto Hasebe, Gamba Osaka midfielders Yasuhito Endo and Yasuyuki Konno, and Schalke defender Atsuto Uchida for the final matches of the World Cup year.

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Aguirre turns to veterans for Honduras, Australia games

TOKYO, Japan - Japan men's national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre announces the lineup of players for upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Australia, at a press conference in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Nov. 5, 2014. Aguirre recalled two-time World Cup captain Makoto Hasebe, Gamba Osaka midfielders Yasuhito Endo and Yasuyuki Konno, and Schalke defender Atsuto Uchida for the final matches of the World Cup year.

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Aguirre turns to veterans for Honduras, Australia games

TOKYO, Japan - Japan men's national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre leaves after announcing the lineup of players for upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Australia, at a press conference in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Nov. 5, 2014. Aguirre recalled two-time World Cup captain Makoto Hasebe, Gamba Osaka midfielders Yasuhito Endo and Yasuyuki Konno, and Schalke defender Atsuto Uchida for the final matches of the World Cup year.