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Cooking expert Hattori

Yukio Hattori, head of Hattori Nutrition College, is pictured at the college in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2009. The cooking expert best known as a commentator on the television show Iron Chef died of illness on Oct. 4, 2024, aged 78.

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Date Krumm upsets Stosur to reach semis in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm holds up her fist after beating 2009 winner and top-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur in the Japan Women's Open quarterfinals at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2010. Date outlasted Stosur 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) in 2 hours, 34 minutes, setting up a semifinal with third-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer.

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Date Krumm upsets Stosur to reach semis in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Samantha Stosur, 2009 winner and top-seeded Australian, is defeated by Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm in the Japan Women's Open quarterfinals at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2010. Date outlasted Stosur 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) in 2 hours, 34 minutes, setting up a semifinal with third-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer.

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Date Krumm upsets Stosur to reach semis in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm returns the ball in a match against 2009 winner and top-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur in the Japan Women's Open quarterfinals at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2010. Date outlasted Stosur 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) in 2 hours, 34 minutes, setting up a semifinal with third-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer.

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Toyota to withdraw from Formula 1

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda (R) is seen visiting the pit for a Toyota team in Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 4, 2009. Toyoda, who is himself a motorcar racer with an international C-class license, announced Nov. 4 that his company will withdraw from Formula One at the end of the current season.

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Toyota to withdraw from Formula 1

NAGOYA, Japan - File photo taken Oct. 4, 2009, shows a Toyota car racing in Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture.

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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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Toyota to withdraw from Formula 1

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken Oct. 4, 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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Giants win Japan Series opener

SAPPORO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto acknowledges the crowd after his club defeats the Nippon Ham Fighters 4-3 in the opener of the Japan Series at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 31, 2009. Sakamoto hit a go-ahead two-run double in the fifth inning.

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Giants win Japan Series opener

SAPPORO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto hits a go-ahead two-run double to left in the fifth inning of the opener of the Japan Series against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 31, 2009, leading his club to a 4-3 victory.

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Fighters down Eagles to book Japan Series berth

SAPPORO, Japan - Outgoing Rakuten Eagles manager Katsuya Nomura waves to fans on Oct. 24, 2009, after his team is beaten 9-4 by the Nippon Ham Fighters, who booked a ticket to the Japan Series.

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Abe, Omichi help Giants to 2-1 CLCS lead

TOKYO, Japan - Pinch-hitter Noriyoshi Omichi strikes a two-run double in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Climax Series second stage against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 22, 2009, as the Yomiuri Giants rallied to beat the Dragons 6-4 to take a 2-1 series lead and need two more wins to clinch a spot in the Japan Series.

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Philadelphia Phillies capture NL pennant

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge (L) and catcher Carlos Ruiz celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 21, 2009. The Phillies won 10-4 to win the second straight NL pennant.

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Philadelphia Phillies capture NL pennant

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies players celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 21, 2009. The Phillies won 10-4 to win the second straight NL pennant.

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Philadelphia Phillies capture NL pennant

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Philadelphia Phillies starter Cole Hamels pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Championship series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 22, 2009. The Phillies won 10-4 to win the second straight NL pennant.

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Philadelphia Phillies capture NL pennant

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth hits a three-run homer off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Vicente Padilla in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 22, 2009. The Phillies won 10-4 to win the second straight NL pennant.

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Man wrongly convicted of 1990 murder pleads innocence in retrial

TOKYO, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya, 63, who spent 17 years in jail after being wrongly convicted of murdering a 4-year-old girl in 1990 in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, walks to the Utsunomiya District Court in Utsunomiya in the prefecture on Oct. 21, 2009, to attend his retrial. He pleaded not guilty and called for clarifying the truth behind the false accusation in the retrial, which began the same day.

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Angels beat Yankees in Game 3 of A.L. Championship series

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees hits a single to right in the second inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship baseball series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 19, 2009. The Angels won 5-4.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (C) is greeted by his teammates after hitting a homer over the right-field fence off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Brian Fuentes in the eleventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez watches his homer over the right-field fence off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Brian Fuentes in the eleventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Derek Jeter hits a solo homer off Los Angeles Angels starter Joe Saunders in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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H. Matsui singles, Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-4 as the Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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Stosur to meet Schiavone in Japan Women's Open final

OSAKA, Japan - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark reacts after missing a point against Samantha Stosur of Australia during their semifinal match at the Japan Women's Open Tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 17, 2009. Stosur won 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 to move into the final against Italian Francesca Schiavone.

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Stosur to meet Schiavone in Japan Women's Open final

OSAKA, Japan - Australian Samantha Stosur serves to defending champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during their semifinal match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 17, 2009. Stosur won 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 to move into the final against Italian Francesca Schiavone.

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Yamasaki, Tanaka help Rakuten advance to PLCS 2nd stage

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Softbank Hawks in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 17, 2009. Tanaka allowed one unearned run in a complete game as the Eagles won 4-1 to move into the second stage of the series to face the Nippon Ham Fighters.

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Yamasaki, Tanaka help Rakuten advance to PLCS 2nd stage

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after his team beat the Softbank Hawks 4-1 in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 17, 2009. The Eagles will face the Nippon Ham in the series second stage.

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Yamasaki, Tanaka help Rakuten advance to PLCS 2nd stage

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' Takeshi Yamasaki hits a three-run homer over the left-field fence in the fifth inning against the Softbank Hawks in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 17, 2009. The Eagles won 4-1 to move into the second stage of the series to face the Nippon Ham Fighters.

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N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees players celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 16, 2009.

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N.Y. Yankees win Game 1 of AL Championship Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 16, 2009. The Yankees won 4-1.

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI double off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1.

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) smiles on first base after hitting an RBI infield single off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1.

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Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Softbank Hawks in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 16, 2009. Iwakuma pitched a complete game as the Eagles won 11-4.

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Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma reacts after beating the Softbank Hawks 11-4 in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 16, 2009. Iwakuma pitched a complete game, allowing six hits with two walks and seven strikeouts.

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Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles leadoff batter Yosuke Takasu hits a homer off Softbank Hawks starter Toshiya Sugiuchi in the first inning of Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 16, 2009. The Rukuten Eagles won 11-4.

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Yankees beat Twins, advances to ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - New York Yankees starter Andy Pettitte throws a ball in a game against the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome stadium in the division series of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 11, 2009. Pettitte led the New York Yankees to a 4-1 win over the Twins to advance to their first ALCS since 2004.

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Yankees beat Twins, advances to ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - New York Yankees Jorge Posada hits a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning in a game against the Minnesota Twins in the division series of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 11, 2009. The New York Yankees swept to a 4-1 win to advance to their first ALCS since 2004.

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Japan beat Scotland in friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (R) scores in the 89th minute of a friendly against Scotland at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Oct. 10, 2009, as Scotland defender Stephen McManus (4) looks on. Japan won 2-0.

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Yankees take 2-0 lead in AL Division Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (C, L) and his teammates including designated hitter Hideki Matsui (top) celebrate after Teixeira hit a game-winning homer in the 11th inning of an American League Division Series game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankees Stadium on Oct. 9, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3.

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Yankees' Matsui goes hitless in Division Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui appears dejected after grounding out to first in the sixth inning of an American League Division Series game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 9, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3.

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Yankees' Matsui goes hitless in Division Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui grounds out to first in the sixth inning of an American League Division Series game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankees Stadium on Oct. 9, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3.

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Yankees take 2-0 lead in AL Division Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) welcomes teammate Derek Jeter as he heads to the dugout after scoring in the sixth inning of an American League Division Series game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 9, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3.

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Ishikawa, Yang play at Presidents Cup

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa hugs South Korea's Y.E. Yang after beating Kenny Perry and Sean O'Hair of the U.S. team 4 and 3 on the second day of the Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco on Oct. 9, 2009.

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Ishikawa, Yang play at Presidents Cup

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - South Korea's Y.E. Yang (top) and Japan's Ryo Ishikawa line up a putt on the fourth green on the second day of the Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco on Oct. 9, 2009. The Ishikawa-Yang team beat the U.S. pair, Kenny Perry and Sean O'Hair, 4 and 3.

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Ishikawa plays at Presidents Cup

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa hits his second shot at the 13th hole on the second day of the Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco on Oct. 9, 2009. Ishikawa and South Korea's Y.E. Yang beat Kenny Perry and Sean O'Hair of the U.S. team 4 and 3.

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Ishikawa, Yang play at Presidents Cup

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa shakes hands with partner Y.E. Yang after sinking a birdie in the second hole on the second day of the Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco on Oct. 9, 2009. The Ishikawa-Yang team beat the U.S. pair, Kenny Perry and Sean O'Hair, 4 and 3.

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Hewitt moves into semifinals at Japan Open tennis

TOKYO, Japan - Lleyton Hewitt of Australia returns the ball to Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France in their quarterfinal match at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Oct. 9, 2009. Hewitt won 6-4, 6-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Funeral for ex-Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a eulogy during a funeral ceremony for former Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa at a temple in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2009. Nakagawa was found dead at his home in Tokyo on Oct. 4. (Pool photo)

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Ishikawa-Ogilvy defeated by Woods-Stricker in Presidents Cup

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa (L) of the international team shakes hands with Tiger Woods (R) of the U.S. team at the end of a foursomes game on the first day of the Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco on Oct. 8, 2009. At 2nd from L is Woods' partner, Steve Stricker, after their victory 6 and 4 over Ishikawa who paired with Geoff Ogilvy.

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reaches Japan Open quarterfinals

TOKYO, Japan - Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga returns the ball to his compatriot Richard Gasquet during their second round match at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Oct. 8, 2009. Tsonga won 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to move into the quarterfinals.

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reaches Japan Open quarterfinals

TOKYO, Japan - Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga serves to his compatriot Richard Gasquet during their second round match at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Oct. 8, 2009. Tsonga won 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to move into the quarterfinals.