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Twin actors starred in NHK drama series

OSAKA, Japan, July 18 Kyodo - Photo taken on Dec. 7, 2007, at public broadcaster NHK's Osaka studio shows Japanese twin actors Mana Mikura (L) and Kana Mikura ahead of the start of shooting for the television drama series "Dandan," which will starr the pair and will begin airing in September of the following year.(Kyodo)

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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France: Twin Waterspouts Spotted in Landes

Twin waterspouts were spotted off the coast of Landes, southwestern France on Wednesday morning, March 12.

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File - Ubisoft Closes XDefiant Servers and Studios

Inauguration of the new Ubisoft creation studio in Bordeaux in the presence of the first Deputy Mayor of Bordeaux, Virginie Calmels in Bordeaux, France on October 19, 2017. Barely six months after the launch of its XDefiant video game, the French giant has announced that it will be shutting down the online game's servers in June. “This decision also entails the closure of our San Francisco and Osaka production studios and the gradual reduction of our Sydney production site, with the departure of 143 people in San Francisco and 134 people in Osaka and Sydney,” Ubisoft detailed in a message sent to AFP on December 4, 2024. Photo by Thibaud Moritz/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Ubisoft Closes XDefiant Servers and Studios

Villeurbanne (69).Ubisoft Ivory Tower” video game development studio. Creators of the arcade racing game “The Crew 2” to be released on June 29, 2018 - Barely six months after the launch of its XDefiant video game, the French giant has announced that it will be shutting down the online game's servers in June. “This decision also entails the closure of our San Francisco and Osaka production studios and the gradual reduction of our Sydney production site, with the departure of 143 people in San Francisco and 134 people in Osaka and Sydney,” Ubisoft detailed in a message sent to AFP on December 4, 2024. Photo by Soudan/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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USJ man credited with bringing Harry Potter attraction

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Morioka, an executive officer at USJ Co., speaks of his tough job of bringing the Harry Potter attraction to Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, in this photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014. The number of visitors to the theme park set a record monthly high for the second straight month in September after the new attraction opened in mid-July.

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Osaka Pref.'s mascot character renamed 'Mozuyan'

OSAKA, Japan - The Osaka prefectural government's mascot character "Mozuyan" (L), renamed after the western Japan prefecture's symbolic bird, the shrike ("mozu" in Japanese), is cheered by Gov. Ichiro Matsui and Universal Studio Japan's trademarked "Moppy" on Sept. 17, 2014, in the prefectural capital of Osaka. The Osaka character previously had the same name as the USJ mascot.

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Halloween season at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Children pack a handful of treats into bags at a Halloween campaign event unveiled to the press in advance at Universal Studio Japan (USJ) in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 11, 2014. USJ aims to break the current record annual visitor turnout of 11 million achieved in fiscal 2001 taking advantage of the event, officially launched on Sept. 12, and other attractions.

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USJ's CEO talks about biz plan at interview

OSAKA, Japan - USJ Co. CEO Glenn Gumpel reacts during an interview in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2014, at which he said Universal Studio Japan plans to introduce another new attraction in two years following the opening of the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" on July 15.

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series.

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series.

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Fire burns down Toei film studio in Kyoto

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on the afternoon of May 20, 2012, shows studios of film production company Toei Co. in Kyoto, western Japan, one of which is giving off smoke. Fire burned the studio down, leaving no one injured but causing the firm to ask visitors to its adjacent theme park to also evacuate, police and firefighters said.

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Actor Fujita dies at 76

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo, taken in May 2009, at a studio in Kyoto, shows popular actor Makoto Fujita in kimono costume playing samurai Nakamura Mondo in the ''Hissatsu'' (Kill) TV period drama. Fujita died of arterial bleeding at Osaka University Hospital in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Feb. 17, 2010. He was 76.

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Street dance jumps onto cultural front stage

OSAKA, Japan - Children learn street dance at the dance studio Soul and Motion in Osaka's Kita Ward.

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Big Xmas tree lit at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Tens of thousands of lamps are put on to illuminate a big Christmas tree at the Universal Studio Japan amusement center in Osaka on Nov. 2

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Schwarzenegger meets fans at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - U.S. actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) meets fans at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, a Hollywood-style movie theme park, on July 3. Schwarzenegger visited the park for a preview of his latest film, Terminator 3.

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(3) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Universal Studio Japan looks bustling with people March 29 on the eve of the official opening.

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(1) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Invited guests watch a stunt flying during a preview of Universal Studio Japan held March 29 on the eve of the entertainment park's official opening March 30.

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(2) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Guests invited to a preview enjoy the ''E.T. Adventure'' attractions March 29, the day before the official opening of Universal Studio Japan in Osaka.

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu helps launch USJ limited-period event

Singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (C), the special ambassador for Universal Studio Japan's limited-period event "Universal Cool Japan 2016," attends its opening ceremony in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2016. With attractions featuring popular Japanese animation series and games, the event in its second year will also launch a new Kyary Pamyu Pamyu-themed attraction that heavily utilizes visual effects and highlights the "cuteness" prevalent in the singer's work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Crown Prince Naruhito speaks to intellectually impaired artist

Crown Prince Naruhito (L) speaks to an artist at a studio for intellectually handicapped people in Osaka, western Japan, on July 16, 2015. The studio, Atelier Incurve, offers a place for intellectually impaired artists to work. (Pool photo by Sankei Shimbun) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Pro figure skater Oda poses with kids at Universal Studio Japan event

Professional figure skater Nobunari Oda (C), a four-time Grand Prix Final medalist, is flanked by children during an event at the Universal Wonderland section of Universal Studio Japan, a theme park in Osaka, western Japan, on March 17, 2015, on the eve of the refurbished section being opened for business. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ hotel creates rooms featuring Sesame Street characters

Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an officially designated hotel of Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, shows the press one of 24 rooms decorated with drawings of Sesame Street characters on March 17, 2015. The hotel has created the rooms in time for the theme park's opening the following day of the refurbished Universal Wonderland with new attractions fearing Sesame Street characters. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ unveils new attractions at Universal Wonderland

Universal Studio Japan, a theme park in Osaka, western Japan, demonstrates new attractions -- "Elmo's Go-Go Skateboard" (front) and "Moppy's Balloon Trip" -- at its Universal Wonderland section for the press and invited guests on March 17, 2015. The refurbished section was opened to the public the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ in Osaka offers new time-limited attractions featuring comic series

Visitors look at characters from the "Attack on Titan" comic series at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2015. USJ is offering new time-limited "Universal Studio Cool Japan" attractions featuring popular Japanese animation series and games until May 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ in Osaka offers new time-limited attractions featuring comic series

Visitors pose at one of the new time-limited attractions featuring characters from the "Attack on Titan" comic series at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2015. USJ is offering the "Universal Studio Cool Japan" attractions featuring popular Japanese animation series and games until May 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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USJ in Osaka offers new time-limited attractions featuring comic series

Visitors attend an opening ceremony for new time-limited attractions at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2015. The "Universal Studio Cool Japan" attractions, under way until May 10, feature popular Japanese animation series and games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Actor Fujita dies at 76

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo, taken in May 2009, at a studio in Kyoto, shows popular actor Makoto Fujita in kimono costume playing samurai Nakamura Mondo in the ''Hissatsu'' (Kill) TV period drama. Fujita died of arterial bleeding at Osaka University Hospital in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Feb. 17, 2010. He was 76. (Kyodo)

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Big Xmas tree lit at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Tens of thousands of lamps are put on to illuminate a big Christmas tree at the Universal Studio Japan amusement center in Osaka on Nov. 2 (Kyodo)

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Fire burns down Toei film studio in Kyoto

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on the afternoon of May 20, 2012, shows studios of film production company Toei Co. in Kyoto, western Japan, one of which is giving off smoke. Fire burned the studio down, leaving no one injured but causing the firm to ask visitors to its adjacent theme park to also evacuate, police and firefighters said. (Kyodo)

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USJ man credited with bringing Harry Potter attraction

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Morioka, an executive officer at USJ Co., speaks of his tough job of bringing the Harry Potter attraction to Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, in this photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014. The number of visitors to the theme park set a record monthly high for the second straight month in September after the new attraction opened in mid-July. (Kyodo)

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Osaka Pref.'s mascot character renamed 'Mozuyan'

OSAKA, Japan - The Osaka prefectural government's mascot character "Mozuyan" (L), renamed after the western Japan prefecture's symbolic bird, the shrike ("mozu" in Japanese), is cheered by Gov. Ichiro Matsui and Universal Studio Japan's trademarked "Moppy" on Sept. 17, 2014, in the prefectural capital of Osaka. The Osaka character previously had the same name as the USJ mascot. (Kyodo)

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Halloween season at Universal Studio Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Children pack a handful of treats into bags at a Halloween campaign event unveiled to the press in advance at Universal Studio Japan (USJ) in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 11, 2014. USJ aims to break the current record annual visitor turnout of 11 million achieved in fiscal 2001 taking advantage of the event, officially launched on Sept. 12, and other attractions. (Kyodo)

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USJ's CEO talks about biz plan at interview

OSAKA, Japan - USJ Co. CEO Glenn Gumpel reacts during an interview in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2014, at which he said Universal Studio Japan plans to introduce another new attraction in two years following the opening of the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" on July 15. (Kyodo)

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series. (Kyodo)

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USJ opens new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors attend the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, Japan, on July 15, 2014, dressed as characters from the hit book and movie series. (Kyodo)

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(2) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Guests invited to a preview enjoy the ''E.T. Adventure'' attractions March 29, the day before the official opening of Universal Studio Japan in Osaka.

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(1) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Invited guests watch a stunt flying during a preview of Universal Studio Japan held March 29 on the eve of the entertainment park's official opening March 30.

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(3) USJ on eve of official opening

OSAKA, Japan - Universal Studio Japan looks bustling with people March 29 on the eve of the official opening.