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Filipino man continues to promote "nobility" of WWII kamikaze pilots

MABALACAT CITY, Philippines - This Oct. 25, 2014 photo shows the kamikaze monument erected at the former Mabalacat East Airfield in the province of Pampanga, north of Manila, from where Japanese suicide attackers took off during World War II. An 84-year-old Filipino man, Daniel Dizon, initiated construction of kamikaze monuments in the Philippines out of the belief Japan's kamikaze pilots were noble warriors who deserve to be honored.

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Filipino man continues to promote "nobility" of WWII kamikaze pilots

MABALACAT CITY, Philippines - This Oct. 25, 2014 photo shows the kamikaze monument erected at the former Mabalacat East Airfield in the province of Pampanga, north of Manila, from where Japanese suicide attackers took off during World War II. An 84-year-old Filipino man, Daniel Dizon, initiated construction of kamikaze monuments in the Philippines out of the belief Japan's kamikaze pilots were noble warriors who deserve to be honored.

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Filipino man continues to promote "nobility" of WWII kamikaze pilots

MABALACAT CITY, Philippines - This Oct. 25, 2014 photo shows a kamikaze marker erected at the former Mabalacat West Airfield in Pampanga province, north of Manila, where Japanese suicide attackers took off from during World War II. Daniel Dizon, an 84-year-old Filipino man, initiated construction of kamikaze markers in the Philippines out of the belief Japan's kamikaze pilots were noble warriors who deserve to be honored.

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'Karaoke Shrine' popular in southwestern Japan

OITA, Japan - Akikazu Eto (L), an Oita prefectural assemblyman and head "priest" of the "Karaoke Shrine" in Kitsuki in the southwestern Japan prefecture, sings a duet with a local resident on Oct. 25, 2014. The facility has become a popular socializing venue among karaoke lovers since it opened 25 years ago.

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'Karaoke Shrine' popular in southwestern Japan

OITA, Japan - The "Karaoke Shrine" in Kitsuki, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, has its own "torii" gateway, just like that at the entrance to a real Shinto shrine, as seen in this photo taken Oct. 25, 2014. The facility has become a popular socializing venue among karaoke lovers since it opened 25 years ago.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - The San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a two-run single to center in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014. The Giants won 11-4 to even the series.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Kansas City Royals pinch hitter Nirichika Aoki grounds into a double play in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014. The Giants won 11-4 to even the series.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Kansas City Royals pinch hitter Nirichika Aoki returns to the team's dugout after grounding into a double play in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014. The Giants won 11-4 to even the series.

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Tunisian citizens see parliamentary election posters

TUNIS, Tunisia - Citizens in the Tunisian capital Tunis see election posters on the wall on Oct. 25, 2014, on the eve of the parliamentary elections.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Nahomi Kawasumi of Japan (2nd from R) celebrates with Saori Ariyoshi (18) after scoring her side's third goal during the second half of an international friendly against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Japan players pose for photos before an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Aya Miyama of Japan chases the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Aya Samejima of Japan (R) and Adriana Leon of Canada battle for the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - A Kansas City Royals fan looks dejected after the team loses 11-4 to the San Francisco Giants in Game 4 of the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants players celebrate after their 11-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 4 of the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Kansas City Royals fans look dejected after the team loses 11-4 to the San Francisco Giants in Game 4 of the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Japan women's soccer team coach Norio Sasaki give instructions to his players during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - (from L to R) Yukari Kinga, Erina Yamane, Yuri Kawamura and Aya Miyama of Japan celebrate after beating Canada 3-0 in an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Japanese players celebrate after a 3-0 victory over Canada in an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Yuki Ogimi of Japan (L) and Carmelina Moscato of Canada vie for the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Nahomi Kawasumi of Japan (L) kicks the ball as Josee Belanger of Canada chases her during the first half an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Kansas City Royals pinch hitter Nirichika Aoki (L) is out at first after grounding into a double play in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014. The Giants won 11-4 to even the series.

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Japan urged to make ambitious contribution to climate change fight

BONN, Germany - Christiana Figueres, executive secretary of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, gives an interview to Kyodo News in Bonn, Germany, on Oct. 25, 2014. Figueres urged Japan to set an ambitious goal for cutting greenhouse gas emissions to contribute to a new framework for combating global warming from 2020.

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Kiyotake free kick lifts Hannover to victory at Dortmund

DORTMUND, Germany - Japanese midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake scores a free kick for Hannover 96 during the second half of a Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany, on Oct. 25, 2014. Hannover won 1-0.

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Giants even World Series with comeback win over Royals

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong pitches against the Kansas City Royals in Game 4 of the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Oct. 25, 2014. The Giants won 11-4 to even the series.

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Forces opposed to H.K. occupation campaign hold signature drive

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - A pro-Beijing rally is held in Hong Kong on Oct. 25, 2014, as an anti-occupation group and the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong political party collect signatures calling for an end to the pro-democracy campaign.

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Forces opposed to H.K. occupation campaign hold signature drive

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - A pro-Beijing rally is held in Hong Kong on Oct. 25, 2014, as an anti-occupation group and the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong political party collect signatures calling for an end to the pro-democracy campaign.

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Forces opposed to H.K. occupation campaign hold signature drive

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - A pro-Beijing rally is held in Hong Kong on Oct. 25, 2014, as an anti-occupation group and the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong political party collect signatures calling for an end to the pro-democracy campaign.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - In the Mongkok shopping district of Hong Kong on Oct. 25, 2014, a pro-democracy protester (R) exchanges harsh words with a person (far L) opposed to the movement.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters continue to occupy an area in the Mongkok shopping district of Hong Kong on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Japan Series Game 1

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Jason Standridge of the Softbank Hawks starts Game 1 of the Japan Series against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - In the Mongkok shopping district of Hong Kong on Oct. 25, 2014, pro-democracy protesters face off against people opposed to their movement.

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Christmas tree lit at 'Santa Land' on Hokkaido

KUSHIRO, Japan - A Christmas tree lighting ceremony is held Oct. 25, 2014, at a park in the town of Hiroo on Japan's northernmost main island Hokkaido. The town is the only place in Japan recognized as a "Santa Land" by the city government of Oslo.

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People opposed to pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - A group of pro-Beijing people opposed to pro-democracy protests collect signatures in Hong Kong on Oct. 25, 2014, seeking an end to the movement and for police to clear the protesters out.

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Ex-Japanese, British soldiers in 1944 Imphal Battle meet

SHONAI, Japan - Roy Welland (L front), a former British soldier, visits Shonai town in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, and meets Koichiro Wajima (R front), a former soldier of the now-defunct Imperial Japanese Army, on Oct. 25, 2014, as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the 1944 Battle of Imphal between the Japanese military and the Allied forces in India.

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World's 1st best sommelier serves on Seven Stars train

NAGASAKI, Japan - France's Jean Luc Pouteau, the world's first best sommelier, serves champagne to passengers on Kyushu Railway Co.'s Seven Stars luxury cruise and sleeper train at JR Nagasaki Station in southwestern Japan on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Film director Kitano gives pep talk at Tokyo movie festa

TOKYO, Japan - Outspoken film director Takeshi Kitano, a recipient of the inaugural Samurai Award at the 27th Tokyo International Film Festival, gives a pep talk to young movie directors on Oct. 25, 2014, saying, "You should express whatever you want to in your own fashion and keep at it."

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Christmas illumination starts at 'Santa Land' on Hokkaido

KUSHIRO, Japan - The town of Hiroo on Japan's northernmost main island Hokkaido recognized by Oslo, Norway, as the first "Santa Land" outside Norway holds a Christmas-tree-lighting ceremony with fireworks on Oct. 25, 2014.

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S. Korea, Japan parliamentarian groups adopt joint statement

SEOUL, South Korea - Participants in the joint congress of the Korea-Japan and Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' League pose for photos in Seoul on Oct. 25, 2014. They adopted a joint statement that both sides will do their utmost to create circumstances for a bilateral summit.

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Female construction worker speaks about allure of her job

TOTTORO, Japan - Aya Hirono, a field supervisor at a civil contractor, says her job is rewarding at a symposium held to attract more female workers in this sector hosted by a regional branch of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers in Tottori, western Japan, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Beppu gets fighting-spirit prize of Saitama Criterium

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Fumiyuki Beppu acknowledges fans in the city of Saitama on Oct. 25, 2014, after receiving the fighting-spirit prize of the main race of the Tour de France Saitama Criterium.

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Cyclists start in main race of Criterium de Saitama

SAITAMA, Japan - The main race of the Tour de France Saitama Criterium commences in the city of Saitama, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Cyclists in main race of Criterium de Saitama

SAITAMA, Japan - Cyclists take part in the main race of the Tour de France Saitama Criterium in the city of Saitama, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Meeting held for 'Cool Japan' promotion in local areas

SENDAI, Japan - A meeting for the promotion of the government's "Cool Japan" strategy in local areas is held in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2014, for an exchange of views between state minister Shunichi Yamaguchi in charge of the strategy and businesspeople in Miyagi Prefecture devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Japan Series Game 1

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Randy Messenger of the Hanshin Tigers starts Game 1 of the Japan Series against the Softbank Hawks at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Kittel wins main race of Criterium de Saitama

SAITAMA, Japan - Marcel Kittel (C) of Germany wins the main race of the Tour de France Saitama Criterium in the city of Saitama, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Japan Series Game 1

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, packed with spectators on Oct. 25, 2014 for Game 1 of the Japan Series between the Hanshin Tigers and the Softbank Hawks.

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Rice balls sold in Tokyo to aid quake-hit region

TOKYO, Japan - A woman holds "Rokko" rice balls made from ingredients from the six northeastern Japan prefectures of Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Fukushima and sold in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2014, at an event to help the region recover from damage by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Japan Series Game 1

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, packed with spectators on Oct. 25, 2014 for Game 1 of the Japan Series between the Hanshin Tigers and the Softbank Hawks.

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Event to sell food from Tohoku region held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A shopper buys a pack of "Rokko" rice balls made up of ingredients from six prefectures in the northeastern Japan region of Tohoku in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2014, at an event to help the region recover from damage by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.