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(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(230914) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 9, 2023 shows the Tonglu equestrian center in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou between September 23 and October 8, featuring a total of 40 sports. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted in China, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. The highly anticipated Asian Games can help boost the popularity of Hangzhou where history and modernity co-exist and further promote its culture. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(230914) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 9, 2023 shows the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center's Tennis Center in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou between September 23 and October 8, featuring a total of 40 sports. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted in China, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. The highly anticipated Asian Games can help boost the popularity of Hangzhou where history and modernity co-exist and further promote its culture. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(230914) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 9, 2023 shows a night view of Qianjiang new town and Qiantang River in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou between September 23 and October 8, featuring a total of 40 sports. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted in China, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. The highly anticipated Asian Games can help boost the popularity of Hangzhou where history and modernity co-exist and further promote its culture. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(230914) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 9, 2023 shows the Tonglu equestrian center in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou between September 23 and October 8, featuring a total of 40 sports. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted in China, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. The highly anticipated Asian Games can help boost the popularity of Hangzhou where history and modernity co-exist and further promote its culture. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(230914) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 9, 2023 shows the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center's Tennis Center in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou between September 23 and October 8, featuring a total of 40 sports. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted in China, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. The highly anticipated Asian Games can help boost the popularity of Hangzhou where history and modernity co-exist and further promote its culture. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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Kuroda plays against Rockies

Kuroda plays against Rockies

DENVER, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda dives for the ball in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Sept. 28, 2010. Kuroda allowed six hits and five runs in 6-1/3 innings in the team's 9-7 win.

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Kuroda plays against Rockies

Kuroda plays against Rockies

DENVER, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Sept. 28, 2010. Kuroda allowed six hits and five runs in 6-1/3 innings in the team's 9-7 win.

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Kuroda plays against Rockies

Kuroda plays against Rockies

DENVER, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda dives for the ball in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Sept. 28, 2010. Kuroda allowed six hits and five runs in 6-1/3 innings in the team's 9-7 win.

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Ichiro 1-for-4

Ichiro 1-for-4

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Sept. 25, 2010. Ichiro hit the single in four at-bats in his team's 9-1 loss, bringing his season hit total to 203 in his 10th straight 200-hit season.

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Ichiro 1-for-4

Ichiro 1-for-4

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Sept. 25, 2010. Ichiro hit the single in four at-bats in his team's 9-1 loss, bringing his season hit total to 203 in his 10th straight 200-hit season.

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Japan to free Chinese boat captain

Japan to free Chinese boat captain

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Zhan Qixiong, the skipper of a Chinese fishing boat, being transferred from a Japan Coast Guard office to a public prosecutors office in Okinawa Prefecture on Sept. 9, 2010. Zhan was arrested after his boat collided with Coast Guard vessels near the disputed Senkaku Islands, administered by Japan but also claimed by China and Taiwan, on Sept. 8. The prosecutors decided to release Zhan on Sept. 24.

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Japan to free Chinese boat captain

Japan to free Chinese boat captain

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Zhan Qixiong, skipper of a Chinese fishing boat being transferred from a coast guard office to the public prosecutors office in Okinawa Prefecture on Sept. 9, 2010. He was arrested by the Japan Coast Guard after his boat collided with Japanese coastguard vessels near the disputed Senkaku Islands, administered by Japan but also claimed by China and Taiwan, on Sept. 8 but the Naha District Public Prosecutors Office decided to release him on Sept. 24.

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Ichiro 3-for-4 against Red Sox

Ichiro 3-for-4 against Red Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki rounds third base to score against the Boston Red Sox on a single by Chone Figgins in the ninth inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-4 as the team lost 9-6.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Red Sox

Mariners' Ichiro vs. Red Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki runs to second base after hitting Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka's pitch in the fifth inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on Sept. 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-4 in a 9-6 defeat by the Red Sox.

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Ichiro 3-for-4 against Red Sox

Ichiro 3-for-4 against Red Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single off countryman Daisuke Matsuzaka of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-4 as the team lost 9-6.

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Ichiro doubles against Matsuzaka

Ichiro doubles against Matsuzaka

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki doubles off countryman Daisuke Matsuzaka of the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-4 as the team lost 9-6.

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Mariners' Ichiro 3-for-4 vs. Red Sox

Mariners' Ichiro 3-for-4 vs. Red Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki (R) steals second base during the third inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on Sept. 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-4 in a 9-6 defeat by the Red Sox.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Red Sox's Matsuzaka

Mariners' Ichiro vs. Red Sox's Matsuzaka

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka throws against Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki in the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on Sept. 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-4 in a 9-6 defeat by the Red Sox.

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Matsuzaka starts against Mariners

Matsuzaka starts against Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 14, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed five runs on eight hits in six-plus innings as the team won 9-6.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Red Sox's Matsuzaka

Mariners' Ichiro vs. Red Sox's Matsuzaka

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox starting right hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) gets Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki to fly out to left in the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on Sept. 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-4 in a 9-6 defeat by the Red Sox.

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Japanese father at 9/11 memorial concert in N.Y.

Japanese father at 9/11 memorial concert in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - Kazusada Sumiyama (R front), who lost his son Yoichi in the 9/11 terror attacks, attends the Circle Wind Memorial Concert in New York on Sept. 11, 2010. The song ''Mother's Day,'' composed by Sumiyama with lyrics based on a poem by New York resident Patrick Cartier, who also lost his son James in the attacks, was played at the concert.

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Japanese choral groups at 9/11 memorial concert in N.Y.

Japanese choral groups at 9/11 memorial concert in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese choral groups Men's Glee Club of New York and Cocolo Gospel Choir sing ''Mother's Day,'' composed by a Japanese man who lost his son in the 9/11 attacks with lyrics written by an American father who also lost his son at the World Trade Center, during the Circle Wind Memorial Concert in New York on Sept. 11, 2010.

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Ground Zero in New York

Ground Zero in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Construction is under way at Ground Zero in New York, where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood, on Sept. 11, 2010, the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States. The memorial ceremony was held around the site.

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9/11 victims' families head for memorial ceremony

9/11 victims' families head for memorial ceremony

NEW YORK, United States - Family members of the 9/11 terror attacks victims in the United States head for the ceremony commemorating the ninth anniversary of the attacks in New York on Sept. 11, 2010.

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9/11 victims' families head for memorial ceremony

9/11 victims' families head for memorial ceremony

NEW YORK, United States - Family members of the 9/11 terror attacks victims in the United States head for the ceremony commemorating the ninth anniversary of the attacks in New York on Sept. 11, 2010.

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9/11 victims' families offer flowers

9/11 victims' families offer flowers

NEW YORK, United States - Family members of the 9/11 terror attacks victims in the United States offer flowers at Ground Zero in New York, where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood, on Sept. 11, 2010, the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States.

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Ground Zero in New York

Ground Zero in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Construction is under way at Ground Zero in New York, where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood, on Sept. 10, 2010, the eve of the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States.

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A-bomb piano played in New York

A-bomb piano played in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Dana Hanchard (R) plays a piano that survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima during a concert at a church in New York on Sept. 10, 2010, ahead of the 9th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States. The piano was in Naka Ward in Hiroshima City, about 1.8 kilometers from the epicenter, at the time of the bombing and Mitsunori Yagawa, 58, a piano tuner, became its owner about five years ago and restored it.

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Japanese pop art at Versailles

Japanese pop art at Versailles

PARIS, France - Takashi Murakami's ''Flower Matango'' is exhibited at the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris on Sept. 9, 2010. The exhibition featuring 20 of Murakami's works, running through Dec. 12, has attracted both a high level of interest and criticism regarding the display of Japanese pop art at the World Heritage site.

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Japanese pop art at Versailles

Japanese pop art at Versailles

PARIS, France - Contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami poses for photos in front of his ''Oval Buddha'' sculpture at the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris on Sept. 9, 2010. An exhibition of his work will open to the public Sept. 14 amid a high level of interest as well as criticism regarding the display of Japanese pop art at the World Heritage site.

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Japanese pop art at Versailles

Japanese pop art at Versailles

PARIS, France - A ''manga'' inspired figure by Takashi Murakami is exhibited at the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris on Sept. 9, 2010. The exhibition featuring 20 of Murakami's works, running through Dec. 12, has attracted both a high level of interest and criticism regarding the display of Japanese pop art at the World Heritage site.

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Japanese pop art at Versailles

Japanese pop art at Versailles

PARIS, France - ''Kawaii! Vacances d'ete'' by Takashi Murakami is exhibited at the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris on Sept. 9, 2010. The exhibition featuring 20 of Murakami's works, running through Dec. 12, has attracted both a high level of interest and criticism regarding the display of Japanese pop art at the World Heritage site.

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Yoshida wins women's 55-kg world title

Yoshida wins women's 55-kg world title

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's two-time Olympic champion Saori Yoshida (top) beats Yuliya Ratkevich (bottom) of Azerbaijan, capturing her eighth consecutive 55-kilogram title at the world wrestling championships in Moscow on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Yoshida wins 55-kg world title, Icho 63-kg

Yoshida wins 55-kg world title, Icho 63-kg

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Saori Yoshida (L) and Kaori Icho hold gold medals after winning the women's 55-kilogram and 63-kilogram titles respectively at the world wrestling championships in Moscow on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Icho wins women's 63-kg world title

Icho wins women's 63-kg world title

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Kaori Icho, a two-time Olympic champion at 63 kg, holds the medal after overpowering Elena Pirozhkova of the United States, winning the gold to clinch her sixth crown in the women's action at the world wrestling championships in Moscow on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Icho wins women's 63-kg world title

Icho wins women's 63-kg world title

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Kaori Icho (L), a two-time Olympic champion at 63 kg, overpowers Elena Pirozhkova of the United States, winning the gold to clinch her sixth crown in the women's action at the world wrestling championships in Moscow on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Yoshida wins women's 55-kg world title

Yoshida wins women's 55-kg world title

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Saori Yoshida does a midair somersault in joy after beating Yuliya Ratkevich of Azerbaijan, capturing her eighth consecutive 55-kilogram title at the world wrestling championships in Moscow on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Yoshida wins women's 55-kg world title

Yoshida wins women's 55-kg world title

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Saori Yoshida holds the gold medal after beating Yuliya Ratkevich of Azerbaijan, capturing her eighth consecutive 55-kilogram title at the world wrestling championships in Moscow on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Yoshida wins women's 55-kg world title

Yoshida wins women's 55-kg world title

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's two-time Olympic champion Saori Yoshida (top) beats Yuliya Ratkevich (bottom) of Azerbaijan, capturing her eighth consecutive 55-kilogram title at the world wrestling championships in Moscow on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Japan's Sugimoto takes gold at world judo c'ships

Japan's Sugimoto takes gold at world judo c'ships

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Mika Sugimoto (front) and Maki Tsukada wear the gold and bronze medal, respectively, for the women's over 78-kg class at the World Judo Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Anai takes gold at world c'ships

Anai takes gold at world c'ships

TOKYO, Japan - Takamasa Anai of Japan wears the gold medal after winning the 100-kilogram final at the World Judo Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Japan's Sugimoto takes gold at world judo c'ships

Japan's Sugimoto takes gold at world judo c'ships

TOKYO, Japan - Mika Sugimoto of Japan celebrates after winning the women's over 78-kg class at the World Judo Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Political heat

Political heat

SAPPORO, Japan - A woman shades her head with a campaign flier as she waits to hear stump speeches by Prime Minister Naoto Kan and Democratic Party of Japan bigwig Ichiro Ozawa in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Sept. 9, 2010, as the ruling party's Sept. 14 presidential election looms.

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Anai takes gold at world judo c'ships

Anai takes gold at world judo c'ships

TOKYO, Japan - Takamasa Anai of Japan celebrates after defeating Henk Grol (back) of the Netherlands in the 100-kilogram final at the World Judo Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Anai takes gold at world judo c'ships

Anai takes gold at world judo c'ships

TOKYO, Japan - Takamasa Anai (L) competes with Henk Grol of the Netherlands during the 100-kilogram finals at the World Judo Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2010. Anai won the gold medal at the event.

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New LDP lineup

New LDP lineup

TOKYO, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party President Sadakazu Tanigaki (C) and Secretary General Nobuteru Ishihara (L), Vice President Tadamori Oshima (2nd from L), General Council Chair Yuriko Koike (2nd from R), who were newly appointed to their posts, and Shigeru Ishiba, Policy Research Council chairman, show solidarity on Sept. 9, 2010, after a press conference in Tokyo announcing the new party leadership.

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Anai takes gold at world judo c'ships

Anai takes gold at world judo c'ships

TOKYO, Japan - Takamasa Anai of Japan celebrates after winning the 100-kilogram final at the World Judo Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Anai takes gold at world judo c'ships

Anai takes gold at world judo c'ships

TOKYO, Japan - Takamasa Anai of Japan celebrates after defeating Henk Grol (back) of the Netherlands in the 100-kilogram final at the World Judo Championship in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2010.

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Koike becomes 1st woman to assume a top post in LDP

Koike becomes 1st woman to assume a top post in LDP

TOKYO, Japan - Former Defense Minister Yuriko Koike is seen at the Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2010. Koike was named chairman of the main opposition LDP's General Council, becoming the first woman to assume one of the party's top three posts.

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Soccer coach heads home for visa

Soccer coach heads home for visa

NARITA, Japan - Japan's new national soccer team manager Alberto Zaccheroni speaks to reporters at Narita airport near Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2010, before leaving for Italy for procedures to obtain a visa needed to coach in Japan. The Italian said he has become accustomed to the atmosphere in Japan.

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