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Woman offers English info on local life via YouTube

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Satoko Kamada works on her "Sanuk-English" program, as seen in this file photo taken on Nov. 18, 2014, to provide information in English on life in Kagawa Prefecture, a western Japan region known as Sanuki, via the YouTube video-sharing website. Information includes the meaning of local dialects and how to ride trains with electronic cards.

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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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30 years on and 1984 gas tragedy continues to rile India's Bhopal

BHOPAL, India - Photo taken Nov. 18, 2014, shows the remains of a Union Carbide Corp. pesticide plant in Bhopal, central India, which leaked deadly methyl-isocynate gas and other chemicals that turned into a dense toxic cloud hovering over the region on the night of Dec. 2-3, 1984, killing thousands of people and leaving tens of thousands more suffering from aftereffects of chemical poisoning.

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Sub-species of Japanese grouse raised at Toyama park

TOYAMA, Japan - A Svalbard ptarmigan, a sub-species of the Japanese grouse, is shown at the Toyama Municipal Family Park in Toyama, central Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014. The Environment Ministry is planning a test to rear the Japanese grouse, an endangered species designated as a special natural treasure, at a zoo after collecting its eggs.

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Sub-species of Japanese grouse raised at Toyama park

TOYAMA, Japan - A Toyama Municipal Family Park staff member observes Svalbard ptarmigan, hatched and reared from eggs provided by the University of Tromso in Norway, in Toyama, central Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014. The Environment Ministry is planning a test to rear the Japanese grouse, an endangered species designated as a special natural treasure, at a zoo after collecting its eggs.

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Shrine gates washed away by tsunami to return from U.S.

AOMORI, Japan - Toshimi Takahashi (R) shows where a shrine and its two "torii" gates used to stand before they were swept away in the 2011 tsunami in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on Nov. 18, 2014. In the center is Sadafumi Uchiyama, a resident of Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon, who is arranging to return a battered torii piece bearing Takahashi's name as one of the donors that washed up on the Oregon coast. In the background is a new torii gate built after the tsunami disaster.

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Tsunami-swept shrine gates to return from U.S.

AOMORI, Japan - A smartphone photo shows on Nov. 18, 2014, a battered piece of a Japanese shrine's "torii" gate that washed up on the coast of the U.S. state of Oregon after being swept away in the 2011 tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. The inscriptions bearing a donor's name, Toshimi Takahashi, and the date of his donation became the crucial clues to tracing its origin back to a shrine in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.

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Peking University professor Liang in interview

BEIJING, China - Liang Yunxiang, professor at Peking University's School of International Studies, speaks during an interview on Nov. 18, 2014.

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China wary of possible changes in Japan after snap election

BEIJING, China - Liu Jiangyong, vice dean of the Institute of Modern International Relations at Tsinghua University, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on Nov. 18, 2014, in Beijing. Liu said that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may have more room for maneuver on foreign affairs if his ruling Liberal Democratic Party secures a comfortable win over opposition parties in the Dec. 14 general election, and should Abe manage to convince his conservative political base afterward.

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MLB team praises Otani's potential

TOKYO, Japan - The Nippon Ham Fighter's Shohei Otani pitches against the Major League Baseball All-Stars at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014, in the last game of the five-game series. The MLB All-Stars manager and players were impressed with his pitching and potential.

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Kumamon receives Word of Mouth Marketing Association award

LOS ANGELES, United States - Kumamon, the black bear mascot of Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, poses on a red carpet during an award ceremony in Hollywood on Nov. 18, 2014, held by the Word of Mouth Marketing Association of the United States. Kumamon received an award for promoting red food products of the southwestern prefecture, such as tomatoes and water melons, through an "incident" in which the mascot lost his red cheeks.

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Kumamon receives Word of Mouth Marketing Association award

LOS ANGELES, United States - Kumamon, the black bear mascot of Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, expresses its joy after receiving an award during a ceremony in Hollywood on Nov. 18, 2014, from the Word of Mouth Marketing Association of the United States. Kumamon was awarded for promoting red food products of the southwestern prefecture, such as tomatoes and water melons, through an "incident" in which the mascot lost his red cheeks.

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Kumamon receives Word of Mouth Marketing Association award

LOS ANGELES, United States - Kumamon, the black bear mascot of Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, poses for photos with other award recipients during an award ceremony in Hollywood on Nov. 18, 2014, held by the Word of Mouth Marketing Association of the United States. Kumamon was awarded for promoting red food products of the southwestern prefecture, such as tomatoes and water melons, through an "incident" in which the mascot lost his red cheeks.

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U.S. envoy to Japan Kennedy at bilateral cultural meet

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy addresses the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange's session, CULCON XXVI, in Washington on Nov. 18, 2014.

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Jaguar Land Rover's new voice command system at L.A. show

LOS ANGELES, United States - Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc demonstrates a system that integrates multiple smarphone apps into a single, voice-controlled system at the Los Angeles Auto Show (Press & Trade Days) in the United States on Nov. 18, 2014.

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Japan basketballer Togashi joins Texas Legends

FRISCO, United States - Japanese basketball player Yuki Togashi (L) takes part in a practice session of the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks' NBA Development League affiliate, in Frisco, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2014. The Legends have signed Togashi to a contract.

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Audi displays virtual cockpit at L.A. show

LOS ANGELES, United States - Audi AG demonstrates its virtual cockpit, a system enabling a driver to simultaneously see a map and conventional instrument cluster in one, at the Los Angeles Auto Show (Press & Trade Days) in the United States on Nov. 18, 2014.

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Japan Rugby World Cup organizer speaks in London

LONDON, England - Akira Shimazu, secretary general of the organizing committee for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, refers to the possibility of introducing a mascot character to promote the event in an interview with Kyoto News in London on Nov. 18, 2014.

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N. Korea's rights violations condemned by U.N. panel

NEW YORK, United States - Choe Myong Nam, deputy director general of North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaks at the U.N. General Assembly's Third Committee in New York, the United States, on Nov. 18, 2014. The panel passed a draft resolution introduced by Japan and the European Union denouncing North Korea's human rights violations and seeking to bring the country's top leaders before the International Criminal Court for possible crimes against humanity.

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N. Korea's rights violations condemned by U.N. panel

NEW YORK, United States - Motohide Yoshikawa, Japan's ambassador to the United Nations, speaks at the U.N. General Assembly's Third Committee in New York, the United States, on Nov. 18, 2014. The panel passed a draft resolution introduced by Japan and the European Union denouncing North Korea's human rights violations and seeking to bring the country's top leaders before the International Criminal Court for possible crimes against humanity.

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IOC chief Bach explains Olympic Agenda 2020 at press meet

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, meets the press in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Nov. 18, 2014, regarding the Olympic Agenda 2020, a strategic road map for the future of the Olympic movement.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Shinji Okazaki (9) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal in the second half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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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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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Shinji Okazaki (2nd from L) of Japan scores a goal in the second half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Yasuyuki Konno (2nd from L) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after heading in the opener in the second half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Substitute Tim Cahill (R) of Australia scores a goal past Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (L) in the second half of a game at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Japan coach Aguirre gives instructions

OSAKA, Japan - Japan coach Javier Aguirre gives instructions to his side in the first half of an international friendly match against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1.

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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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Nishikori speaks at press conference in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Rising Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori meets reporters at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2014.

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Nishikori smiles at press meet in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Rising Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori smiles during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2014.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Yasuyuki Konno of Japan heads in the opener in the second half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Barricades dismantled under H.K. court order

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters face off with bailiffs executing a court order to remove barricades set up by the protesters in Hong Kong's Admiralty district on Nov. 18, 2014.

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Tokyo Elec. conducts drill at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Electric Power Co. employees conduct a drill simulating a system malfunction at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014.

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Barricades dismantled under H.K. court order

HONG KONG, China - Workers dismantle barricades on a road near the government headquarters in Hong Kong's Admiralty district on Nov. 18, 2014, as bailiffs executed a court order to remove the barricades set up by pro-democracy protesters.

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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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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

YUBARI, Japan - Yellow handkerchiefs are displayed in the snow on the night of Nov. 18, 2014 in Yubari, Hokkaido in northern Japan, where the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" was shot, to express condolences over the death of actor Ken Takakura who starred in the film. (Photo taken with an exposure time of 30 seconds)

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima saves a shot in the first half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Barricades dismantled under H.K. court order

HONG KONG, China - Workers dismantle barricades on a road near the government headquarters in Hong Kong's Admiralty district on Nov. 18, 2014, as bailiffs executed a court order to remove the barricades set up by pro-democracy protesters.

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Barricades dismantled under H.K. court order

HONG KONG, China - A pro-democracy protester talks to a fellow demonstrator with a walkie-talkie on top of barricades on a road near the government headquarters in Hong Kong's Admiralty district on Nov. 18, 2014. Bailiffs the same day executed a court order to remove the barricades in the area.

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Abe announces plan to dissolve lower house, postpones tax hike

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe holds a press conference at his office in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2014. Abe said he will dissolve the lower house on Nov. 21 for a general election and postpone a planned consumption tax hike to 10 percent by 18 months to April 2017, citing the economic downturn following a tax increase the previous April.

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Honda in action vs Australia in Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Keisuke Honda (R) of Japan competes for the ball in the first half of an international friendly match against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1.

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China mourns Japanese actor Ken Takakura

BEIJING, China - Photo shows evening newspapers in Beijing dated Nov. 18, 2014, reporting on the death of Japanese actor Ken Takakura.

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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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Japan down Australia in Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) looks to shoot in the first half of an international friendly match against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014. Okazaki masterfully flicked home a cross with his right heel for Japan's second goal in the second half, contributing to Japan's 2-1 victory.

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Tottori Flower Gallery illuminated with 1 mil. lights

YONAGO, Japan - Flowers and trees at Tottori Flower Gallery (Hanakairo) in the town of Nambu, Tottori Prefecture, are illuminated with some 1 million electric lights on Nov. 18, 2014. The popular winter illuminations in the western Japan park will open to the public from Nov. 21.

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Abe announces plan to dissolve lower house, postpones tax hike

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe holds a press conference at his office in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2014. Abe said he will dissolve the lower house on Nov. 21 for a general election and postpone a planned consumption tax hike to 10 percent by 18 months to April 2017, citing the economic downturn following a tax increase the previous April.

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Man looks at movie poster featuring actor Takakura

OSAKA, Japan - A man looks at a poster of a movie featuring Ken Takura in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014. The renowned Japanese actor died of illness at 83 on Nov. 10.

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Some 1 mil. lights illuminate Tottori Flower Gallery

YONAGO, Japan - Visitors savor the atmosphere of Tottori Flower Gallery (Hanakairo) in the town of Nambu, Tottori Prefecture, as some 1 million electric lights illuminate the western Japan park on Nov. 18, 2014, prior to its public opening on Nov. 21.

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Barricades dismantled under H.K. court order

HONG KONG, China - Workers dismantle barricades on a road near the government headquarters in Hong Kong's Admiralty district on Nov. 18, 2014, as bailiffs executed a court order to remove the barricades set up by pro-democracy protesters.