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Actor Takakura's 'swan song' in monthly magazine

TOKYO, Japan - "Ken Takakura's final personal note," the last writing by the deceased movie star, is published in the New Year issue of "Bungeishunju" monthly magazine on Dec. 9, 2014, along with his manuscript (foreground) sent to publisher Bungeishunju Ltd. on Nov. 10, the day he died at 83 at a Tokyo hospital.

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Malacanang Palace ballroom restored in 'Imelda museum'

TACLOBAN, Philippines - A grand ballroom copied from the one in Malacanang Palace, the Philippine presidential mansion in Manila during the heyday of the late Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, is reenacted in the "Imelda Marcos Museum" built in 1979 in Tacloban on Leyte Island in this photo taken on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Typhoon Haiyan's damage still felt at 'Imelda museum'

TACLOBAN, Philippines - Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum in Tacloban on Leyte Island, dubbed the "Imelda Marcos Museum," still shows traces of Typhoon Haiyan of November 2013 on the structure and palm trees in this photo taken on Nov. 9, 2014. The museum was once owned by the widow of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos.

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Big portraits of Imelda, family kept at museum

TACLOBAN, Philippines - A portrait of Imelda Marcos, the widow of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, is drawn on the top of a big painting with pictures of her father and family members shown below at the "Imelda Marcos Museum" in Tacloban on Leyte Island in this photo taken on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Diorama of Imelda Marcos in Tacloban

TACLOBAN, Philippines - A diorama replicating the moment the former First Lady Imelda Marcos of the Philippines winning a beauty contest is displayed at a museum in Tacloban, the Philippines, on Nov. 9, 2014. The museum is currently under the management of the Presidential Commission on Good Government.

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Children skate on frozen river in Ulan Bator

TOKYO, Japan - A girl clings onto her brother and sister as they skate in normal shoes on a frozen river in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, in this file photo taken on Nov. 9, 2014. The outdoor skating spot is popular among couples and families with young children. (Photo by Kota Endo)

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Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - Photo taken Nov. 9, 2014, shows a long dining table adorned with foreign wares and centerpiece inside the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum in Tacloban City, the Philippines, that was hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 8, 2013. The museum, built by former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos more than three decades ago, shows the extravagance of the Marcoses during their 21-year reign.

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Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - Photo taken Nov. 9, 2014, shows the grand ballroom on the second floor of the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum in Tacloban City, the Philippines, that was hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 8, 2013. The museum, built by former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos more than three decades ago, shows the extravagance of the Marcoses during their 21-year reign.

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'APEC Blue' in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A rare blue sky is seen over the main stadium of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, due to the Chinese government's imposition of restrictions on road traffic and plant operations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

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Medical interpreters seen as key to equal access to treatment

TOKYO, Japan - An expert makes a presentation about medical interpreting in Hong Kong at a symposium held in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Medical interpreters seen as key to equal access to treatment

TOKYO, Japan - An expert talks about how foreign patients feel about Japan's medical system at a symposium held in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Japan's Abe, Russia's Putin hold talks in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands before holding talks in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, prior to a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum beginning the following day in the Chinese capital. According to a Japanese official, the two leaders agreed to begin preparations for Putin to visit Japan at a time "suitable next year." (Pool photo)

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Fans of Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori pose for photos on Nov. 9, 2014 in London, the opening day of the ATP World Tour Finals in the British capital. Nishikori beat Andy Murray of Britain 6-4, 6-4 in the Group B opening match.

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Sphinx in Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt - Journalists invited by the Egyptian government view previously off-limits areas near the paws of the Sphinx in Giza, Egypt, on Nov. 9, 2014, ahead of their opening to tourists. Egypt has decided to open the areas to the public to boost tourism, which has been hit by the country's political instability.

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Sphinx in Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt - Journalists take pictures of the Sphinx, with pyramids in the background, in Giza, Egypt, on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Andy Murray of Britain in the Group B opening match at ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 9, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4.

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Inter's Nagatomo plays against Verona

MILAN, Italy - Japanese footballer Yuto Nagatomo (L) of Inter Milan dodges Hellas Verona's Lazaros Christodoulopoulos in the second half of a Serie A match in Milan, Italy, on Nov. 9, 2014. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Dortmund's Kagawa plays against Borussia MG

DORTMUND, Germany - Japanese footballer Shinji Kagawa (R) of Borussia Dortmund plays against Borussia Monchengladbach in a Bundesliga match in Dortmund, Germany, on Nov. 9, 2014, contributing to Dortmund's 1-0 win.

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JICA president Tanaka meets Egyptian PM Mahlab

CAIRO, Egypt - Akihiko Tanaka (L), president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, and Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab hold talks in Cairo on Nov. 9, 2014. Tanaka told Mahlab that JICA will reinforce its cooperative relationship with Egypt.

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan celebrates after beating Andy Murray of Britain 6-4, 6-4 in the Group B opening match at ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Japan's Abe, Russia's Putin meet in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands before holding talks in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, prior to a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum beginning the following day in the Chinese capital. According to a Japanese official, the two leaders agreed to begin preparations for Putin to visit Japan at a time "suitable next year." (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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China, Russia sign natural gas memorandum

BEIJING, China - Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at a signing ceremony of a memorandum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, to increase supplies of Russian natural gas to China. Russian energy company Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corp. signed the memorandum in the presence of the two leaders. (Pool photo)

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan plays Andy Murray of Britain in the Group B opening match at ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 9, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4.

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Andy Murray of Britain in the Group B opening match at ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 9, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4.

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Chinese, Thai leaders hold talks in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) extends his hand to Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha prior to their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Abe, Russia's Putin meet in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Russian President Vladimir Putin holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, prior to a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum beginning the following day in the Chinese capital. According to a Japanese official, the two leaders agreed to begin preparations for Putin to visit Japan at a time "suitable next year." (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's Abe, Russia's Putin meet in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, prior to a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum beginning the following day in the Chinese capital. According to a Japanese official, the two leaders agreed to begin preparations for Putin to visit Japan at a time "suitable next year." (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Taiwan's ex-vice president talks with China's president

BEIJING, China - Taiwan's former Vice President Vincent Siew (R) and Wang Yu-chi, head of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, attend a news conference in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014. They met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit.

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Japan's Abe, Russia's Putin meet in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (2nd from R) hold talks in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, prior to a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum beginning the following day in the Chinese capital. According to a Japanese official, the two leaders agreed to begin preparations for Putin to visit Japan at a time "suitable next year." (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's Abe, Russia's Putin meet in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands before holding talks in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, prior to a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum beginning the following day in the Chinese capital. According to a Japanese official, the two leaders agreed to begin preparations for Putin to visit Japan at a time "suitable next year." (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Canada PM Harper, China Pres. Xi hold talks in Beijing

BEIJING, Japan - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, prior to their talks ahead of the Nov. 10-11 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit. (Pool photo)

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Nagasaki A-bomb survivor choir holds 10th anniv. concert

NAGASAKI, Japan - A choir of atomic bomb survivors sings in the hope of the elimination of nuclear weapons during a concert at Urakami Cathedral in the city of Nagasaki, Japan, on Nov. 9, 2014, to mark the 10th anniversary of the choir's founding.

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Yokozuna Hakuho beats Ikioi at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) forces komusubi Ikioi out of the ring on Nov. 9, 2014, the first day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan.

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Hong Kong protesters march on Beijing's liaison office

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Pro-democracy protesters march to the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government, Beijing's top representative in Hong Kong, on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Catalonia holds informal vote on secession

BARCELONA, Spain - People cast their ballots at a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Nov. 9, 2014, as part of an informal vote on independence. The pro-independence regional government of Catalonia pushed forward the vote which the central government has called illegal.

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Beijing backs H.K. leader's handling of "Occupy Central"

BEIJING, China - Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying speaks at a news conference in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People.

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A-bomb victims in Nagasaki sing for end to nuke weaponry

NAGASKI, Japan - Atomic bomb survivors sing in chorus in the hope of the elimination of nuclear weapons at Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki City, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 9, 2014. The concert was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the choir.

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Figure skater Hanyu returns to Japan in wheelchair

NARITA, Japan - Japan's figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu arrives at Narita International Airport, near Tokyo, in a wheelchair on Nov. 9, 2014, a day after a collision with Chinese skater Yan Han in his pre-skate warm-up at the Cup of China. Reigning world and Olympic champion Hanyu managed to shrug off the accident to perform in the free skate and win the silver medal.

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Crown prince, princess to attend UNESCO meeting in Nagoya

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito (R) and his wife Crown Princess Masako (C) arrive at a hotel in Nagoya, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2014, to attend a meeting of the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development in the city. (Pool photo by Chunichi Shimbun)

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Figure skater Hanyu returns to Japan in wheelchair

NARITA, Japan - Japan's figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu arrives at Narita International Airport, near Tokyo, in a wheelchair on Nov. 9, 2014, a day after a collision with Chinese skater Yan Han in his pre-skate warm-up at the Cup of China. Reigning world and Olympic champion Hanyu managed to shrug off the accident to perform in the free skate and win the silver medal.

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Figure skater Hanyu returns to Japan in wheelchair

NARITA, Japan - Japan's figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu in wheelchair is greeted by fans after arriving at Narita International Airport, near Tokyo, on Nov. 9, 2014, a day after a collision with Chinese skater Yan Han in his pre-skate warm-up at the Cup of China. Reigning world and Olympic champion Hanyu managed to shrug off the accident to perform in the free skate and win the silver medal.

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Yokozuna Harumafuji beats Ichinojo at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia (L) pushes sekiwake Ichinojo of Mongolia out of the ring on Nov. 9, 2014, the first day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan.

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Crown prince, princess to attend UNESCO meeting in Nagoya

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife Crown Princess Masako wave as they leave JR Tokyo Station in central Tokyo for Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 9, 2014. The couple will attend a meeting of the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development in the Aichi prefectural capital Nagoya. (Pool photo by Yomiuri Shimbun)

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S. Korea's Lee wins Mizuno Classic golf tournament

SHIMA, Japan - South Korea's Lee Mi Hyang holds up the winner's cup after her victory in the Mizuno Classic golf tournament, an event jointly sanctioned by the U.S. and Japan LPGA tours, at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Shima, Mie Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2014. Lee won her first U.S. title in a playoff.

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Kondo wins Heiwa PGM golf tournament

MIHO, Japan - Tomohiro Kondo poses with the winner's trophy after his victory in the Heiwa PGM Championship golf tournament at Miho Golf Club in the village of Miho, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2014. Kondo won the title with a 20-under 264.

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Oita Int'l Wheelchair Marathon

OITA, Japan - Marcel Hug of Switzerland wins the men's event at the 34th Oita International Wheelchair Marathon in the city of Oita, southern Japan, on Nov. 9, 2014. Hug won the title for the fifth straight time.

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Chinese, Indonesian presidents hold talks in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Indonesian President Joko Widodo (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014, prior to their talks. The two leaders met ahead of the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit beginning Monday. (Pool photo)

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Dried red seabream lined up for world record

TOBA, Japan - Persons in charge of measuring the length of a line of 1,000 dried wild "madai" red seabream on Toshi Island, Toba, Mie Prefecture, go about their work on Nov. 9, 2014, as they seek to have the display registered as the longest line of edible fish in the Guinness World Records.

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Emperor, empress attend music concert

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend a concert by the Metropolitan Police Department music band in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2014. The concert was held to celebrate the 80th anniversary of their births. (Pool photo by Tokyo Shimbun)

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Competition held for piling 'geta' wooden clogs

YONAGO, Japan - Participants pile up "geta" wooden clogs in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2014, during a competition to heap up the signature footwear of a main character in the popular comic series "GeGeGe no Kitaro" authored by Shigeru Mizuki, a native of the western Japanese city.