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Man seeks to vitalize hometown with local gourmet fame

AOMORI, Japan - Hiroyuki Hatanaka, a beauty salon operator in Towada, Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, talks about how he has led a group of volunteers to use beef-based local cuisine to help vitalize his hometown in this undated photo. The dish, known as "Towada Barayaki" in which beef ribs and onions seasoned with sweet and spicy soy sauce are grilled on a hot plate, won the "B-1 Gold Grand Prix" title in an annual contest of local cuisine in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Bloodstained shirt of attacked Nagasaki mayor shown

NAGASAKI, Japan - A bloodstained shirt worn in 1990 by then Nagasaki Mayor Hitoshi Motoshima during a shooting attack is shown to the press in the southwestern Japan city's municipal office on Dec. 17, 2014, ahead of an exhibit of items related to him set for Jan. 15-19, 2015. Motoshima, who died at 92 on Oct. 31, 2014, was shot by a rightist in January 1990 for his statements about the emperor's responsibility for World War II.

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Kyoto Univ. professor says sarcopenia can be reversed

TOKYO, Japan - Hidenori Arai, a professor at Kyoto University who launched a research group on sarcopenia and frailty, is seen in this photo taken on Oct. 19, 2014. He said at the group's meeting in Tokyo that the right nutritional balance and exercise can prevent frailty and improve sarcopenia.

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Runners brave heavy smog in Beijing marathon

BEIJING, China - Runners wear face masks as they run in Tiananmen Square during the Beijing International Marathon held in the Chinese capital under a hazardous level of smog on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Runners wear masks in Beijing marathon under heavy smog

BEIJING, China - Marathoners run in Tiananmen Square with face masks to protect themselves from hazardous smog during the Beijing International Marathon held in the Chinese capital on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Taiwan pro baseball expands scope for video replay review

TOKYO, Japan - A video replay review system installed in the umpire's waiting room at Taiwan's Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium is seen on Oct. 19, 2014. Taiwan's professional baseball league has expanded the scope of reviewable plays for video replay, following such a move by Major League Baseball in the United States.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Police officers are reflected in a mirror held by a pro-democracy protester facing off against them in the Mongkok shopping district of Hong Kong on the night of Oct. 19, 2014.

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Syrian women receive relief goods amid 40% supply cut

DAMASCUS, Syria - Syrian women receive relief goods from the U.N. World Food Program in Damascus on Oct. 19, 2014. The WFP has been forced to cut relief supplies by 40% because of the needs for humanitarian assistance in other places such as West Africa caught in the Ebola scare.

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Workers bring in WFP relief goods in Damascus

DAMASCUS, Syria - Workers bring relief goods into the U.N. World Food Program's storage tent in Damascus on Oct. 19, 2014. The WFP has been forced to cut relief supplies by 40% because of the needs for humanitarian assistance in other places such as West Africa caught in the Ebola scare.

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Honda scores twice in Serie A match

VERONA, Italy - AC Milan's Keisuke Honda (10) scores his second of the game during the second half of a Serie A match against Hellas Verona in Verona, Italy, on Oct. 19, 2014. Honda led his team to a 3-1 win, with his two goals bringing his total for the season so far to six goals in seven games.

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Honda scores twice in Serie A match

VERONA, Italy - AC Milan's Keisuke Honda scores in the first half of a Serie A match against Hellas Verona in Verona, Italy, on Oct. 19, 2014. Honda scored again in the second half of the game, leading his team to a 3-1 win and bringing his total for the season so far to six goals in seven games.

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Chiba group places 2nd in 'B-1 Grand Prix' food contest

KORIYAMA, Japan - A member of a group from Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, speaks after winning second prize for a spicy noodle dish called "tantanmen" at the ninth "B-1 Grand Prix" national food contest for popular local dishes in Koriyama in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Ehime group places 3rd in 'B-1 Grand Prix' food contest

KORIYAMA, Japan - Members of a group from Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, clap after receiving the third prize for a dish of roast pork on rice topped with eggs, called "Imabari yakibuta tamagomeshi," at the ninth "B-1 Grand Prix" national food contest for popular local dishes in Koriyama in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Taiwan high school students visit Fukushima spa resort

IWAKI, Japan - High school students from Taiwan visit Spa Resort Hawaiians featuring a hula dance show in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on a school trip on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Aomori group wins 'B-1 Grand Prix' food contest

KORIYAMA, Japan - Members of a group from Towada, Aomori Prefecture, react with joy after winning the first prize for a grilled beef flank dish called "Towada barayaki" at the ninth "B-1 Grand Prix" national food contest for popular local dishes in Koriyama in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Russia's Mamun wins individual title at rhythmic club worlds

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Silver medalist Yana Kudryavtseva of Russia, gold medalist Margarita Mamun of Russia and bronze medalist Melitina Staniouta of Belarus pose with their medals for the all-around individual finals at the rhythmic gymnastics world club championships in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Emperor, empress attend IBA annual meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko raise their glasses during a reception for an annual meeting of the International Bar Association in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014, a day before the empress' 80th birthday. About 4,000 lawyers from around 130 countries are attending the six-day meeting.

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Russia's Mamun wins individual title at rhythmic club worlds

TOKYO, Japan - Yana Kudryavtseva of Russia performs with a hoop during the all-around individual finals at the the rhythmic gymnastics world club championships in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014. Kudryavtseva won the silver.

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Russia's Mamun wins individual title at rhythmic club worlds

TOKYO, Japan - Margarita Mamun of Russia waves during an award ceremony after her victory in the finals of the rhythmic gymnastics world club championships in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014. Mamun won the all-round individual title.

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Takanashi wins summer ski jumping event for 4th year in row

SAPPORO, Japan - Sara Takanashi smiles on the podium after winning the women's segment of the Ito Cup summer ski jumping tournament for the fourth year in a row in Sapporo in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Violence erupts in H.K. protests

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - A pro-democracy protester holds up a sign in the Mongkok shopping district of Hong Kong in the predawn hours of Oct. 19, 2014. Protesters and police clashed for a second consecutive night in the area.

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Emperor, empress attend IBA annual meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses the opening ceremony for an annual meeting of the International Bar Association in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014. About 4,000 lawyers from around 130 countries are attending the six-day meeting.

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Imperial couple listens to Abe address annual meet of IBA

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko listen to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) address an annual meeting of the International Bar Association in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Emperor, empress attend IBA annual meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend the opening ceremony for an annual meeting of the International Bar Association in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014, a day before the empress' 80th birthday. About 4,000 lawyers from around 130 countries are attending the six-day meeting.

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Russia's Mamun wins individual title at rhythmic club worlds

TOKYO, Japan - Yana Kudryavtseva of Russia performs with a hoop during the all-around individual finals at the the rhythmic gymnastics world club championships in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014. Kudryavtseva won the silver.

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Giant Tug-of-War in Okinawa's Naha

NAHA, Japan - People gather to watch an annual Naha Giant Tug-of-War event on a main road in the central part of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2014. The giant rope used for the event measures 200 meters in length and 1.56 meters in diameter, and weighs 43 tons. Around 17,000 people take part in the event by pulling the side ropes attached to the giant rope, with more than 250,000 people looking on.

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Giant Tug-of-War in Okinawa's Naha

NAHA, Japan - People gather to watch an annual Naha Giant Tug-of-War event on a main road in the central part of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2014. The giant rope used for the event measures 200 meters in length and 1.56 meters in diameter, and weighs 43 tons. Around 17,000 people take part in the event by pulling the side ropes attached to the giant rope, with more than 250,000 people looking on.

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Russia's Mamun wins individual title at rhythmic club worlds

TOKYO, Japan - Margarita Mamun of Russia performs with the clubs during the finals of the rhythmic gymnastics world club championships in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014. Mamun won the all-around individual title.

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Violence erupts in H.K. protests

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - Pro-democracy protesters wear helmets and masks to protect themselves as they face police officers in the Mongkok shopping district of Hong Kong in the predawn hours of Oct. 19, 2014. Protesters and police clashed for a second consecutive night in the area.

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Cat lovers hold costume parade in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Costume-clad cat lovers stage a parade in Kagurazaka, Tokyo, on Oct. 19, 2014. The banner reads "Cat Monsters' Parade."

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Russia's Mamun wins individual title at rhythmic club worlds

TOKYO, Japan - Margarita Mamun of Russia performs with the clubs during the finals of the rhythmic gymnastics world club championships in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014. Mamun won the all-around individual title.

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Russia's Mamun wins individual title at rhythmic club worlds

TOKYO, Japan - Margarita Mamun of Russia performs with the ribbon during the finals of the rhythmic gymnastics world club championships in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014. Mamun won the all-around individual title.

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Japan marathon winners bag award named after Ethiopian legend Abebe

CHIBA, Japan - Yetnayet Abebe (L), son of Ethiopian marathon legend Abebe Bikila (1932-1973), awards Yuki Kawauchi, the winner of the half-marathon race at the Chiba Aqualine Marathon, the Abebe Bikila Cup during an award ceremony in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2014. The cup was created for the marathon at the initiative of the Ethiopian Embassy in Tokyo to promote the legendary marathon runner. Bikila won gold medals at the 1960 Rome and 1964 Tokyo Olympics and is famous for running barefoot in Rome. (

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Violence erupts in H.K. protests

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - Police officers stand by a pile of umbrellas seized from pro-democracy protesters in the Mongkok shopping district of Hong Kong in the predawn hours of Oct. 19, 2014. Protesters and police clashed for a second consecutive night in the area.

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Russia's Mamun wins individual title at rhythmic club worlds

TOKYO, Japan - Margarita Mamun of Russia performs with the ribbon during the finals of the rhythmic gymnastics world club championships in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2014. Mamun won the all-around individual title.

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Violence erupts in H.K. protests

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - Pro-democracy protesters confront police officers in the Mongkok shopping district of Hong Kong in the predawn hours of Oct. 19, 2014. Protesters and police clashed for a second consecutive night in the area.

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Violence erupts in H.K. protests

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - Pro-democracy protesters confront police officers in the Mongkok shopping district of Hong Kong in the predawn hours of Oct. 19, 2014. Protesters and police clashed for a second consecutive night in the area.

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Ikeda wins Japan Open pro golf title

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda of Japan hits a shot in the final round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, en route to winning the title with 10-under-par 270 on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Japan marathon winners bag award named after Ethiopian legend Abebe

CHIBA, Japan - Some 17,000 runners take part in the Chiba Aqualine Marathon 2014 on the Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway, which links Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures across the Tokyo Bay, on Oct. 19, 2014. The Abebe Bikila Cup named after Ethiopian marathon legend Abebe Bikila (1932-1973) was awarded the winner of the marathon.

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Outdoor concert of classic instruments held at historic site

KASHIHARA, Japan - A dancer and musicians perform during an outdoor concert featuring classical music instruments held at the historic site of Tsuchibutai (earthen stage) in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Japan marathon winners bag award named after Ethiopian legend Abebe

CHIBA, Japan - Some 17,000 runners take part in the Chiba Aqualine Marathon 2014 on the Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway, which links Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures across the Tokyo Bay, on Oct. 19, 2014. The Abebe Bikila Cup named after Ethiopian marathon legend Abebe Bikila (1932-1973) was awarded the winner of the marathon.

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Unique shouting contest held in southwestern Japan

OITA, Japan - A man with his child screams at the top of his lungs at the 40th "Beef eating and shouting contest" at a hot spring resort in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 19, 2014. At the unique annual event, participants take turns shouting out what is on their minds after a scrumptious meal of barbequed local beef at a mountain meadow.

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Ikeda reacts after sinking winning putt at Japan Open

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda of Japan reacts after sinking a winning putt on the 18th hole in the final round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 19, 2014.

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South Korea's Ahn wins Fujitsu Ladies golf tournament

CHIBA, Japan - Ahn Sun Ju of South Korea poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Fujitsu Ladies golf tournament at Tokyu Seven Hundred Golf Club in Chiba on Oct. 19, 2014. Ahn won the title, her fifth of the season in Japan.

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Osprey lands on JMSDF ship in anti-tsunami drill

KUSHIMOTO, Japan - An MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor transport plane is about to land on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer "Ise" off the coast of Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, during an anti-tsunami drill on Oct. 19, 2014.

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U.S. military Ospreys take part in disaster drill

KUSHIMOTO, Japan - An MV-22 Osprey aircraft of the U.S. Marine Corps takes off from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Ise located off Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, during a tsunami disaster drill on Oct. 19, 2014. Two Ospreys from the Marines' Futenma Air Station in Okinawa took part in the disaster drill simulating a massive earthquake and tsunami originating in the Nankai Trough off central and western Japan.

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U.S. military Ospreys take part in disaster drill

OSAKA, Japan - An MV-22 Osprey aircraft of the U.S. Marine Corps prepares to land on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Ise off Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, during a tsunami disaster drill on Oct. 19, 2014. Two Ospreys from the Marines' Futenma Air Station in Okinawa took part in the disaster drill simulating a massive earthquake and tsunami originating in the Nankai Trough off central and western Japan.

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30,000 sunflowers in full bloom in Hokkaido's Ozora town

KUSHIRO, Japan - Around 30,000 sunflowers are seen in full bloom out of season in the town of Ozora, Hokkaido, on Oct. 19, 2014. The temperature, which plunged below zero at the lowest, rose to 19 degrees during daytime in the town due to fair weather.

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U.S. military Ospreys take part in disaster drill

KUSHIMOTO, Japan - An individual playing the part of an injured person during a tsunami disaster drill on Oct. 19, 2014, is removed from an MV-22 Osprey aircraft of the U.S. Marine Corps on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Ise located off Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture. Two Ospreys from the Marines' Futenma Air Station in Okinawa took part in the disaster drill simulating a massive earthquake and tsunami originating in the Nankai Trough off central and western Japan.

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J3 soccer team to offer donors local seafood in return

TOTTORI, Japan - Masayuki Okano, general manager of J-League Division 3 soccer club Gainare Tottori, shows on Oct. 19, 2014, a red snow crab and an assortment of dried fish as examples of local seafood products from the central Japan prefecture that will be offered as perks for donations in the financially strapped team's new fundraising campaign.