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Imperial couple strolls on quake-hit beach in north Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko stroll on Tanesashi beach in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on Sept. 24, 2014, during their visit to northern Japan for a firsthand look at reconstruction from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. (Pool photo)

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Royal couple views reconstructed port after 2011 disaster

HACHINOHE, Japan - Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko (C) view the reconstructed Hachinohe port in the northern Japan prefecture of Aomori on Sept. 24, 2014, about three and a half years after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. Hachinohe Mayor Makoto Kobayashi stands next to the royal couple.

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Tochigi gov. views candidate site for nuke waste disposal

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Tochigi Governor Tomikazu Fukuda (R in front) examines on Sept. 24, 2014, an area in Shioya, eastern Japan, picked by the government as one of candidate sites for the final disposal of radiation-tainted waste resulting from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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Clearing stranded vessel

KESENNUMA, Japan - Work is under way to remove the Kyotoku Maru No. 18, a fishing boat washed ashore by a tsunami following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sept. 24, 2013.

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Rice harvest in tsunami-hit Iwate Pref.

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2011, shows Seiichi Konno's rice paddy in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, that was hit by the March 11 tsunami.

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Japanese film director Koreeda

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda. His film ''Kiseki (I Wish)'' won the best script award at the 59th San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain on Sept. 24, 2011.

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Japanese rhythmic team qualifies for London Olympics

MONTPELLIER, France - Members of the Japanese rhythmic gymnastics team perform with the ribbon and hoop at the world championships in France on Sept. 24, 2011. The team qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after earning fifth place in the all-around event at the championships.

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Kotoshogiku beats Harumafuji

TOKYO, Japan - Kotoshogiku (R) tries to push ozeki Harumafuji out of the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2011, during the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Kotoshogiku has all but secured his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki with his 12th win in the tournament.

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Japanese rhythmic team qualifies for London Olympics

MONTPELLIER, France - Members of the Japanese rhythmic gymnastics team perform with the ribbon and hoop at the world championships in France on Sept. 24, 2011. The team qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after earning fifth place in the all-around event at the championships.

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Inter 3-1 Bologna

BOLOGNA, Italy - Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri (L) gives instructions to defender Yuto Nagatomo during a Serie A match against Bologna in Bologna, Italy, on Sept. 24, 2011. Inter won the first game under coach Ranieri 3-1.

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PM Noda returns to Tokyo from N.Y.

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L front) and his wife and first lady Hitomi (R front) arrive at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 24, 2011. Noda attended U.N. meetings and held talks with U.S. President Barack Obama and other foreign leaders in his diplomatic debut in New York.

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Dortmund 2-1 Mainz

MAINZ, Germany - Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball while Mainz midfielder Eugen Polanski closes in during the first half of a Bundesliga game in Mainz on Sept. 24, 2011. Dortmund won 2-1.

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Japanese rhythmic team qualifies for London Olympics

MONTPELLIER, France - Members of the Japanese rhythmic gymnastics team react after qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics by earning fifth place in the all-around event at the world championships in France on Sept. 24, 2011.

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Cattle return from highlands to prepare for winter

CHARMEY, Switzerland - A herd of cattle that grazed in the highlands during the summer are seen descending to prepare for winter in Charmey, western Switzerland, on Sept. 24, 2011. It is traditional autumn event in the area.

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Rangers' Tateyama vs. Mariners

ARLINGTON, United States - Yoshinori Tateyama of the Texas Rangers pitches in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 24, 2011. Tateyama entered the game in the seventh inning and retired all three batters in the inning, contributing to the Rangers' 7-3 victory.

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Chinese fans at AKB48 concert in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - A Chinese fan raises a towel at a concert by popular all-female Japanese pop group AKB48 in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China.

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AKB48 took stage in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Members of the Japanese all-female pop group AKB48 perform on stage in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011, as part of Shanghai Japan Week 2011, a three-day cultural event. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China.

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Schalke 04 4-2 Freiburg

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Schalke 04 defender Atsuto Uchida (L) of Japan controls the ball while being guarded by Freiburg midfielder Yacine Abdessadki in the first half of a Bundesliga game in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Sept. 24, 2011. Schalke won 4-2.

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Japanese universities promote safety of Japan

BEIJING, China - Young people visit booths at an event in Beijing on Sept. 24, 2011, held by about 30 Japanese universities to promote the safety of Japan in an effort to stem the decrease in the number of Chinese students studying in Japan following the March earthquake and tsunami disaster.

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Japan survey team leaves for S. Sudan

NARITA, Japan - A Japanese survey team leaves for South Sudan from Narita international airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Sept. 24, 2011, to study a possible dispatch of Ground Self-Defense Force members to take part in U.N. peacekeeping operations there. The team, comprising 30 officials from the Foreign and Defense ministries, the Cabinet Office's International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, and GSDF members, are expected to gather information during a weeklong stay about local needs, the public security situation and channels for food and fuel supplies.

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Sheep return from highlands to prepare for winter

CHARMEY, Switzerland - A boy and girl watch a flock of sheep descend from the highlands to prepare for winter in Charmey, western Switzerland, on Sept. 24, 2011. The return of livestock from summer grazing in the highlands is a traditional event in the area.

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Augsburg 0-0 Hannover

AUGSBURG, Germany - Japanese midfielder Hajime Hosogai of Augsburg (bottom) tackles Hannover defender Christian Pander in the first half of a Bundesliga game in Augsburg, Germany, on Sept. 24, 2011. The game ended in 0-0 draw.

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AKB48 took stage in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Members of the Japanese all-female pop group AKB48 perform on stage in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011, as part of Shanghai Japan Week 2011, a three-day cultural event. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China.

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AKB48 took stage in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Members of the Japanese all-female pop group AKB48 perform on stage in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011, as part of Shanghai Japan Week 2011, a three-day cultural event. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China.

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Chinese fans at AKB48 concert in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Chinese fans enter the venue for a concert by popular all-female Japanese pop group AKB48 in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China.

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AKB48 took stage in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Members of the Japanese all-female pop group AKB48 perform on stage in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011, as part of Shanghai Japan Week 2011, a three-day cultural event. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China.

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1st snowcap of season on Mt. Fuji

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, shows Mt. Fuji capped with snow on Sept. 24, 2011. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the first snow to accumulate on Mt. Fuji since summer fell six days earlier than in an average year.

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6 months after Japan quake, tsunami

KESENNUMA, Japan - Photos taken from a Kyodo News helicopter of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, (from L) on March 24, June 3 and Sept. 5, 2011, show that fishing boats swept ashore by the March 11 tsunami have been removed.

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Rice harvest in tsunami-hit Iwate Pref.

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Seiichi Konno smiles as he holds rice harvested from his rice paddy in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on Sept. 24, 2011. Konno was able to produce rice at the paddy which was devastated by the March 11 tsunami, without engaging in salt-decontamination efforts. (Kyodo)

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Rice harvest in tsunami-hit Iwate Pref.

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2011, shows Seiichi Konno's rice paddy in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, that was hit by the March 11 tsunami. (Kyodo)

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6 months after Japan quake, tsunami

KESENNUMA, Japan - Photos taken from a Kyodo News helicopter of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, (from L) on March 24, June 3 and Sept. 5, 2011, show that fishing boats swept ashore by the March 11 tsunami have been removed. (Kyodo)

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Augsburg 0-0 Hannover

AUGSBURG, Germany - Japanese midfielder Hajime Hosogai of Augsburg (bottom) tackles Hannover defender Christian Pander in the first half of a Bundesliga game in Augsburg, Germany, on Sept. 24, 2011. The game ended in 0-0 draw. (Kyodo)

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Sheep return from highlands to prepare for winter

CHARMEY, Switzerland - A boy and girl watch a flock of sheep descend from the highlands to prepare for winter in Charmey, western Switzerland, on Sept. 24, 2011. The return of livestock from summer grazing in the highlands is a traditional event in the area. (Kyodo)

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Dortmund 2-1 Mainz

MAINZ, Germany - Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball while Mainz midfielder Eugen Polanski closes in during the first half of a Bundesliga game in Mainz on Sept. 24, 2011. Dortmund won 2-1. (Kyodo)

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Inter 3-1 Bologna

BOLOGNA, Italy - Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri (L) gives instructions to defender Yuto Nagatomo during a Serie A match against Bologna in Bologna, Italy, on Sept. 24, 2011. Inter won the first game under coach Ranieri 3-1. (Kyodo)

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Cattle return from highlands to prepare for winter

CHARMEY, Switzerland - A herd of cattle that grazed in the highlands during the summer are seen descending to prepare for winter in Charmey, western Switzerland, on Sept. 24, 2011. It is traditional autumn event in the area. (Kyodo)

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Schalke 04 4-2 Freiburg

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Schalke 04 defender Atsuto Uchida (L) of Japan controls the ball while being guarded by Freiburg midfielder Yacine Abdessadki in the first half of a Bundesliga game in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Sept. 24, 2011. Schalke won 4-2. (Kyodo)

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Rangers' Tateyama vs. Mariners

ARLINGTON, United States - Yoshinori Tateyama of the Texas Rangers pitches in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 24, 2011. Tateyama entered the game in the seventh inning and retired all three batters in the inning, contributing to the Rangers' 7-3 victory. (Kyodo)

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Japanese film director Koreeda

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda. His film ''Kiseki (I Wish)'' won the best script award at the 59th San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain on Sept. 24, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Japanese rhythmic team qualifies for London Olympics

MONTPELLIER, France - Members of the Japanese rhythmic gymnastics team perform with the ribbon and hoop at the world championships in France on Sept. 24, 2011. The team qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after earning fifth place in the all-around event at the championships. (Kyodo)

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Japanese rhythmic team qualifies for London Olympics

MONTPELLIER, France - Members of the Japanese rhythmic gymnastics team react after qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics by earning fifth place in the all-around event at the world championships in France on Sept. 24, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Japanese rhythmic team qualifies for London Olympics

MONTPELLIER, France - Members of the Japanese rhythmic gymnastics team perform with the ribbon and hoop at the world championships in France on Sept. 24, 2011. The team qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after earning fifth place in the all-around event at the championships. (Kyodo)

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Chinese fans at AKB48 concert in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - A Chinese fan raises a towel at a concert by popular all-female Japanese pop group AKB48 in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China. (Kyodo)

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Kotoshogiku beats Harumafuji

TOKYO, Japan - Kotoshogiku (R) tries to push ozeki Harumafuji out of the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2011, during the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Kotoshogiku has all but secured his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki with his 12th win in the tournament. (Kyodo)

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PM Noda returns to Tokyo from N.Y.

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L front) and his wife and first lady Hitomi (R front) arrive at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 24, 2011. Noda attended U.N. meetings and held talks with U.S. President Barack Obama and other foreign leaders in his diplomatic debut in New York. (Kyodo)

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AKB48 took stage in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Members of the Japanese all-female pop group AKB48 perform on stage in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011, as part of Shanghai Japan Week 2011, a three-day cultural event. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China. (Kyodo)

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AKB48 took stage in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Members of the Japanese all-female pop group AKB48 perform on stage in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011, as part of Shanghai Japan Week 2011, a three-day cultural event. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China. (Kyodo)

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Chinese fans at AKB48 concert in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Chinese fans enter the venue for a concert by popular all-female Japanese pop group AKB48 in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China. (Kyodo)

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AKB48 took stage in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Members of the Japanese all-female pop group AKB48 perform on stage in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011, as part of Shanghai Japan Week 2011, a three-day cultural event. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China. (Kyodo)

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AKB48 took stage in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Members of the Japanese all-female pop group AKB48 perform on stage in Shanghai on Sept. 24, 2011, as part of Shanghai Japan Week 2011, a three-day cultural event. About 1,300 fans gathered for the group's first major concert in China. (Kyodo)