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New LDP Secretary General Tanigaki

TOKYO, Japan - Sadakazu Tanigaki, the newly appointed secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds a press conference at LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 3, 2014. Tanigaki was LDP leader when the Democratic Party of Japan was in power from 2009 to 2012.

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LDP chief Abe, Secretary General Tanigaki

TOKYO, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party President Shinzo Abe (L) and Secretary General Sadakazu Tanigaki hold hands for photos after the launch of the party's new leadership at LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 3, 2014. Tanigaki was LDP leader when the Democratic Party of Japan was in power from 2009 to 2012.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus players celebrate after beating Kawasaki Frontale 3-1 in the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Kawasaki Frontale at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy of Australia (L) scores his side's third goal during the second half of the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Kawasaki Frontale at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals with a 3-1 win over J-League rivals Kawasaki.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy of Australia (L) celebrates with teammate Keiji Tamada after scoring his side's third goal during the second half of the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Kawasaki Frontale at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals with a 3-1 win over J-League rivals Kawasaki.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus midfielder Yoshizumi Ogawa fires the opener during the first half of the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Kawasaki Frontale at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals with a 3-1 win over J-League rivals Kawasaki.

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Nagoya Grampus down Kawasaki Frontale to reach ACL semifinals

NAGOYA, Japan - Kawasaki Frontale striker Chong Tese (L) scores during the first half of the second leg of the Asian Champions League quarterfinal against Nagoya Grampus at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Nagoya moved into the ACL semifinals with a 3-1 win over J-League rivals Kawasaki.

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Jankovic moves into quarterfinals at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic of Serbia returns the ball to Elena Vesnina of Russia in their third-round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Sept. 30, 2009. Jankovic reached the quarterfinals after Vesnina retired with a left thigh strain while trailing 6-1, 3-0.

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Fighters clinch playoff berth

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters manager Masataka Nashida acknowledges cheers from fans at Sapporo Dome on Sept. 29, 2009 as the team routed the Orix Buffaloes 12-3 to clinch a playoff berth in the Pacific League Climax Series for the fourth straight year.

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Venus Williams crashes at Toray Pan Pacific tennis

TOKYO, Japan - World No. 3 Venus Williams returns the ball to Russian teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova during their second round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009. Williams went down 7-6, 7-5 to Pavlyuchenkova.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm battles against Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in the Korea Open final on Sept. 27, 2009. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, claimed a WTA title in the tourney, completing her remarkable comeback by beating second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm reacts after claiming a WTA title on Sept. 27, 2009, completing her remarkable comeback by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in straight sets at the Korea Open. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, beat second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3 to claim her eighth career singles title on the eve of her 39th birthday.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm holds the trophy at an award ceremony for the Korea Open after claiming a WTA title on Sept. 27, 2009, completing her remarkable comeback by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in straight sets. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, beat second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3 to claim her eighth career singles title on the eve of her 39th birthday.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm responds to cheering spectators after claiming a WTA title on Sept. 27, 2009, completing her remarkable comeback by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in straight sets at the Korea Open. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, beat second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3 to claim her eighth career singles title on the eve of her 39th birthday.

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Matsuzaka dominant in loss to Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 26, 2009. Matsuzaka hurled seven innings of one-run ball but got zero support from his offense as the Red Sox lost 3-0 to the Yankees.

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Matsui hits in game against Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui breaks his bat in getting a single to center field in the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 26, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-4 in the game and the Yankees won 3-0 over the Red Sox.

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Matsui hits in game against Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui breaks his bat in getting a single to center field in the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 26, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-4 in the game and the Yankees won 3-0 over the Red Sox.

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Date Krumm reaches Korea Open final

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm smiles after defeating Maria Kirilenko of Russia at the Korea Open in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2009. Date Krumm reached her first WTA final in 13 years by upsetting the defending Russian champion 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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Date Krumm reaches Korea Open final

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm battles against defending champion Maria Kirilenko of Russia at the Korea Open in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2009. Date Krumm reached her first WTA final in 13 years by upsetting the Russian champion 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui and his teammates celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. Matsui, who went 1-for-3, hit a homer.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer vs Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in Florida on Sept. 22, 2009. The Mariners won 4-3.

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Hakuho hot on trail at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (in back) wins over Kakuryu by spinning around while off-balance to pull the No. 3 maegashira over by the arm at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2009.

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Boston Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 3rd win over Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the mound at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 20, 2009, after being taken out in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and three runs in 5-1/3 innings and earned this season's third win as the Red Sox won 9-3.

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Boston Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 3rd win over Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 20, 2009. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and three runs in 5-1/3 innings and earned this season's third win as the Red Sox won 9-3.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho beats Tamanoshima at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho sends No. 3 maegashira Tamanoshima out of the ring at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20, 2009, day eight of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Matsui homers in Yankees rout of Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui homers over the right-field fence in the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 19, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-3 with an RBI as the Yankees won 10-1.

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Ichiro goes deep for winning blast in 9th

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) is greeted by his teammates at the plate after hitting a walk-off two-run homer off New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 18, 2009. Ichiro went 4-for-5 to raise his average to .357 as the Mariners won 3-2.

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Ichiro goes deep for winning blast in 9th

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hit a walk-off two-run homer off New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 18, 2009. Ichiro went 4-for-5 to raise his average to .357 as the Mariners won 3-2.

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Ichiro hits game-winning single

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) celebrates after hitting a game-winning single in the 14th inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 17, 2009. The Mariners won 4-3.

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Ichiro hits game-winning single

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) is mobbed by teammates after hitting a game-winning single in the 14th inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 17, 2009. The Mariners won 4-3.

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Ichiro hits game-winning single

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches after hitting what turned out to be a game-winning single in the 14th inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 17, 2009. The Mariners won 4-3.

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Ichiro plays vs. White Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double in the 10th inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 17, 2009. The Mariners won 4-3.

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Ichiro plays vs. White Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches his pop-up to right in the third inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 17, 2009. The Mariners won 4-3.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Chicago White Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 15, 2009. Ichiro went 2-for-4, raising his batting average .354, but the Mariners lost 3-6.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks at a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tips his cap to the fans as he is relieved in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Hanshin's Yano hits 2-run homer

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers catcher Akihiro Yano hits a two-run homer in the 11th inning of a game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 15, 2009, steering his club to a 5-3 victory.

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Hanshin's Arai out at home

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe tags out Hanshin Tigers' Takahiro Arai at home plate in the sixth inning of a game at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 15, 2009. The Tigers won 5-3.

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Del Potro dethrones Federer at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina (R) and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose after their men's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 14, 2009. Del Potro defeated Federer 3-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2.

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Del Potro dethrones Federer at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina holds the champions trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 14, 2009. Del Potro won 3-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2.

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Clijsters wins 2009 U.S. Open women's singles title

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium celebrates after beating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins 2009 U.S. Open women's singles title

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium (R), her husband Brian Lynch and their daughter Jada pose with the winner's trophy after Clijsters' victory over Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium shows off the trophy she won in the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters beat Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7-5, 6-3.

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Wozniacki misses U.S. Open tennis title

NEW YORK, United States - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Kim Clijsters of Belgium during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Wozniacki was beaten 5-7, 3-6.

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Wozniacki misses U.S. Open tennis title

NEW YORK, United States - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Kim Clijsters of Belgium during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Wozniacki was beaten 5-7, 3-6.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won the women's singles, beating Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won the women's singles, beating Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3.

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Emperor takes young prince to sea

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) helps his 3-year-old grandson Prince Hisahito off the boat near the Hayama Imperial Villa in the town of Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, on Sept. 14, 2009. The emperor, together with Empress Michiko (C, black top) and Princess Kiko, took a 20-minute sea excursion on the boat the late Emperor Showa, the emperor's father, had used for his research on sea animals. (Pool photo)