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Golden Hall of Toshodaiji to be opened for 1st time

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken on Oct. 30, 2009, shows the inside of the Golden Hall, known as ''kondo,'' at Toshodaiji, a Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture. The temple plans to open the hall, a national treasure, for one day only on Nov. 3, 2010, the first time it will be shown to the public.

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China's Jian-10 jets fly in formation

BEIJING, China - A pair of Jian-10 fighters of the Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army flies over a Beijing suburb in formation on Nov. 3, 2009.

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China air force's Jian-10 jets

BEIJING, China - A Jian-10 advanced air fighter of the Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army takes off from a military base in a Beijing suburb on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Toyota to withdraw from Formula 1

NAGOYA, Japan - File photo taken Oct. 3, 2009, shows Toyota driver Jarno Trulli racing in Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture. Automaker Toyota Motor Corp. announced Nov. 4 that it will withdraw from the sport.

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Game 6 of World Series to be held Nov. 4

NEW YORK, United States - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez meets the press at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 3, 2009, before throwing as a starter in Game 6 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Nov. 4.

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Game 6 of World Series to be held Nov. 4

NEW YORK, United States - Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel meets the press at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 3, 2009, one day before Game 6 of the World Series against the New York Yankees.

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Giants take 2-1 lead over F's

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters starter Keisaku Itokazu appears dispirited after allowing the Yomiuri Giants a go-ahead run in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009. The Giants won 7-4 taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Giants take 2-1 lead over F's

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009. The Giants won 7-4 taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

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China Jian-10 jet lands at airfield

BEIJING, China - A Jian-10 fighter of the Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army lands at an airfield in a Beijing suburb on Nov. 3, 2009. An acrobatic team of the advanced jets gave a demonstration flight just prior to the 60th anniversary of the air force's establishment.

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China Jian-10 jets fly in formation

BEIJING, China - An acrobatic team of Jian-10 fighters of the Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army fly over a Beijing suburb in formation on Nov. 3, 2009. The PLA demonstration took place just prior to the 60th anniversary of the air force's establishment.

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Giants take 2-1 lead over F's

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe belts a back-to-back homer in the second inning of Game 3 of the Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009. The Giants won 7-4 taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Giants take 2-1 lead over F's

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Michihiro Ogasawara hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009. The Giants won 7-4 taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Bush throws at Japan baseball

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. President George W. Bush throws the ceremonial first pitch before a Japan Series game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Bush, Koizumi reunited at Japan baseball

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. President George W. Bush (C) and former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) are photographed at the Tokyo Dome ballpark Nov. 3, 2009. Bush threw the ceremonial first pitch before a Japan Series game there.

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Bush throws at Japan baseball

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. President George W. Bush throws the ceremonial first pitch before a Japan Series game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009. (Pool photo)

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Bush throws at Japan baseball

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. President George W. Bush pats Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe on the head after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a Japan Series game at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Bush throws at Japan baseball

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. President George W. Bush throws the ceremonial first pitch before a Japan Series game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Bush throws at Japan baseball

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. President George W. Bush throws the ceremonial first pitch before a Japan Series game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 3, 2009. (Pool photo)

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FC Tokyo win Nabisco Cup

TOKYO, Japan - FC Tokyo coach Hiroshi Jofuku celebrates his club's 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale in the Nabisco Cup final at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Bridge crossing ceremony at Japan shrine

ISE, Japan - People wearing traditional Japanese outfits cross the Uji Bridge at Ise Shrine that was renewed for the first time in 20 years during a ceremonial walk event in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Bridge crossing ceremony at Japan shrine

ISE, Japan - People wearing traditional Japanese outfits cross the Uji Bridge at Ise Shrine that was renewed for the first time in 20 years during a ceremonial walk event in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Ishikawa practices for HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa practices ahead of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Ishikawa practices for HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off during a practice round ahead of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Ishikawa practices for HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa plays a bunker shot during a practice round ahead of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Ishikawa practices for HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa speaks to reporters after a practice round ahead of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 3, 2009.

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FC Tokyo win Nabisco Cup

TOKYO, Japan - FC Tokyo midfielder Takuji Yonemoto (C) celebrates with teammate Naotake Hanyu after scoring his team's first goal in the 22nd minute of the Nabisco Cup final at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2009. Tokyo won 2-0.

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FC Tokyo win Nabisco Cup

TOKYO, Japan - FC Tokyo goalkeeper Shuichi Kengo (L) saves from Kawasaki Frontale striker Juninho in the second half of the Nabisco Cup final at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2009. Tokyo won 2-0.

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FC Tokyo win Nabisco Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Kengo Nakamura (front) falls in a tussle with FC Tokyo striker Shingo Akamine in the first half of the Nabisco Cup final at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2009. Tokyo won 2-0.

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FC Tokyo win Nabisco Cup

TOKYO, Japan - FC Tokyo midfielder Takuji Yonemoto (L) scores his club's first goal in the 22nd minute of the Nabisco Cup final against Kawasaki Frontale at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2009. Tokyo won 2-0.

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FC Tokyo win Nabisco Cup

TOKYO, Japan - FC Tokyo midfielder Naotake Hanyu (R) blocks a shot by Kawasaki Frontale striker Juninho in the second half of the Nabisco Cup final at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2009. Tokyo won 2-0.

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FC Tokyo win Nabisco Cup

TOKYO, Japan - FC Tokyo midfielder Takuji Yonemoto (L) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal in the 22nd minute of the Nabisco Cup final at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2009. Tokyo won 2-0.

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Festive fish paraded through Karatsu

SAGA, Japan - People draw a float bearing a big sea bream, a celebratory fish in Japan, during the annual Karatsu Kunchi fall festival in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Ex-Carp manager Mimura dies

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiyuki Mimura (in this February 1998 file photo), a top defensive shortstop of the professional baseball club Hiroshima Carp and manager of the team, died Nov. 3, 2009. He was 61.

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Season's 1st snow observed in town

YONAGO, Japan - A family plays with a sled in Daisen in the western Japan prefecture of Tottori which observed the season's first snowfall Nov. 3, 2009. Cities in the northern area of Tohoku also had the region's first snowfall of this season as a cold air mass moved above the Japanese archipelago.

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1st shipment of Beaujolais Nouveau arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - This year's first shipment of Beaujolais Nouveau wine arrives from France at Japan's Narita airport Nov. 3, 2009, ahead of nationwide sales from Nov. 19. The product is said to be some of the best quality in 50 years, according to importer and seller Suntory Holdings Ltd.