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Three-time Olympic judo winner Nomura retires with no regrets

OSAKA, Aug. 31 Kyodo - Three-time Olympic men's 60-kilogram judo champion Tadahiro Nomura and Koichi Kimura, president of his corporate sponsor Miki House Co., pose for a photo in Osaka on Aug. 31, 2015 as Nomura announces his retirement at age 40.

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Nomura wins Swiss Open

GENEVA, Switzerland - Three-time Olympic judo champion Tadahiro Nomura of Japan (C) stands on the podium after winning the men's judo 60-kilogram category at the Swiss Open in Geneva on March 23, 2013. Ludovic Chammartin of Switzerland (L) finished second, and Vincent Limare of France (R) and Michael Iten of Switzerland finished third.

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Minister Matsushita found dead at home

TOKYO, Japan - File photo dated Sept. 4, 2012, shows Financial Services Minister Tadahiro Matsushita heading to a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo. Matsushita was found dead at his residence in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2012, police said, adding they suspect the country's top financial regulator committed suicide.

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Minister Matsushita found dead at home

TOKYO, Japan - File photo dated Sept. 4, 2012, shows Financial Services Minister Tadahiro Matsushita heading to a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo. Matsushita was found dead at his residence in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2012, police said, adding they suspect the country's top financial regulator committed suicide.

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Cabinet reshuffle

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Japan's reshuffled Cabinet pose in a group photo session at Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's office in Tokyo on June 4, 2012. Noda replaced five members of the 18-strong Cabinet, newly appointing (from top R to L) Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto, Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Yuichiro Hata, (from bottom R to L) Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Akira Gunji, Justice Minister Makoto Taki and Financial Services Minister Tadahiro Matsushita.

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Cabinet reshuffle

TOKYO, Japan - Tadahiro Matsushita, Japan's new financial services and postal reform minister, enters the office of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in Tokyo on June 4, 2012, with Noda naming him to the post in a Cabinet reshuffle.

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Cabinet reshuffle

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Tadahiro Matsushita of People's New Party, a member of Japan's ruling coalition. Matsushita was tapped as financial services minister, replacing Shozaburo Jimi, as Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda reshuffled his Cabinet on June 4, 2012.

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Takayama wins Casio World Open

GEISEI, Japan - Japan's Tadahiro Takayama (L) smiles as he holds the winner's trophy after victory in the Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture on Nov. 27, 2011. On right is his wife Kozue.

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Takayama retains lead at Casio World Open

GEISEI, Japan - Japanese golfer Tadahiro Takayama reads putting lines on the 18th hole at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture on Nov. 26, 2011, during the third round of the Casio World Open. Takayama shot a 2-under 70 for an 11-under 205 total, taking a one-shot lead into the final round.

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S. Korea's Bae wins Tokai Classic

MIYOSHI, Japan - South Korea's Bae Sang Moon holds the winner's trophy after picking up his second title on the JGTO Tour on Oct. 2, 2011, with a one-shot victory over Tadahiro Takayama at the Coca-Cola Tokai Classic at Miyoshi Country Club in Aichi Prefecture.

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Nomura fails in bid for 2012 London Olympics

AMAGASAKI, Japan - Three-time Olympic judo champion Tadahiro Nomura speaks at a news conference at Baycom Multi-purpose Gymnasium in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2011. Nomura's hope of competing in the 2012 London Games evaporated the same day after he lost in a quarterfinal match in the men's 60-kilogram class at a national corporate tournament.

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Takayama wins Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Japanese golfer Tadahiro Takayama (R) poses with his wife Kozue after winning the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 1, 2010. Takayama closed with a 2-under 70 to win his first title in five years.

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3-time Olympic champion Nomura to continue career

OSAKA, Japan - Three-time Olympic champion judoka Tadahiro Nomura smiles during a press conference in the city of Yao, Osaka Prefecture, on May 26. Nomura said he will continue his judoka career and intends to capture more gold at the 2012 London Olympics before calling it quits.

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Nomura loses in final at Super World Cup meet

HAMBURG, Germany - Ludwig Paischer of Austria celebrates after beating Japan's Tadahiro Nomura in the men's 60-kilogram final at a Super World Cup judo meet in Hamburg, Germany, on Feb. 22.

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Ex-NEC president, chairman Sekimoto dies at 80

TOKYO, Japan - Former NEC Corp. President and Chairman Tadahiro Sekimoto (file photo taken April 1997), known for making the company a global computer giant during his 18-year tenure in the two top posts, died of a stroke Nov. 11 at a Tokyo hospital, the company said Nov. 12. He was 80. (Kyodo

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Nomura claims 6th title at national weight-class invit'l

FUKUOKA, Japan - Three-time Olympic champion Tadahiro Nomura (L) beats Masaaki Fukuoka in the men's 60-kilogram final, winning his first title in three years at the national weight-class invitational tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on April 7.

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Virulent bird flu virus confirmed at Okayama chicken farm

OKAYAMA, Japan - Okayama Gov. Tadahiro Ishii (C) inspects the Hashimoto Nojo chicken farm in Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture on Jan. 29 after the government determined that chicken in the farm had been infected by highly virulent H5 strain of avian flu. Hashimoto Nojo is the third chicken farm in Japan hit by bird flu this year. The two others are located in Miyazaki Prefecture.

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Entertainer Sonomamma Higashi wins in Miyazaki election

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Well-known TV entertainer Sonomamma Higashi (C) shakes hands with supporters as he is assured of victory in the gubernatorial election in Miyazaki Prefecture on Jan. 21. The election was called to fill the post vacated by the resignation of Tadahiro Ando, who was arrested for allegedly rigging bids.

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Ex-Miyazaki Gov. Ando arrested over allegations of bid rigging

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Former Miyazaki Gov. Tadahiro Ando (C) is surrounded by police officers as he leaves his official residence in the city of Miyazaki on Dec. 8 to be questioned by police. Later in the day, Ando was arrested on suspicion of collaborating with other officials in rigging bids for public works projects.

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Ex-Miyazaki Gov. Ando faces arrest over bid-rigging

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Media representatives gather outside the official residence of former Miyazaki Gov. Tadahiro Ando, who faces arrest Dec. 8 for alleged involvement in bid-rigging.

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Miyazaki Gov. Ando steps down over bid-rigging scandal

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Tadahiro Ando, who has been implicated in a bid-rigging scandal, leaves the Miyazaki prefectural government building on Dec. 4 after telling reporters that he is ready to resign. The prefectural assembly unanimously approved his resignation earlier in the day.

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Miyazaki assembly OKs governor's resignation

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Deputy Gov. Kayoko Saka (C) is seated at a plenary session of the prefectural assembly called on Dec. 4 to approve the resignation of Miyazaki Gov. Tadahiro Ando in connection with a bid-rigging scandal.

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Miyazaki governor to resign over bid-rigging scandal

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Tadahiro Ando speaks about his resignation at a news conference at the Miyazaki prefectural government office in the city of Miyazaki on Dec. 3.

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Miyazaki governor to resign over bid-rigging scandal

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Tadahiro Ando speaks about his resignation at a news conference at the Miyazaki prefectural government office in the city of Miyazaki on Dec. 3.

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Japan's Asami tapped to lead OECD's economic panel

TOKYO, Japan - The Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development will appoint former Japanese banker Tadahiro Asami (in file photo) as its secretary general at the end of the year, Japanese government officials said Nov. 10.

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Taniguchi, Fukabori, Takayama book spots at U.S. Open

SAYAMA, Japan - (From L to R) Toru Taniguchi, Keiichiro Fukabori and Tadahiro Takayama pose for photos after claiminbg berths at the U.S. Open with the top three finishes at the final qualifying tournament at Tokyo Golf Club in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture on May 29.

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Nomura makes triumphant comeback in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Three-time Olympic champion Tadahiro Nomura of Japan holds up his gold medal after winning the men's 60-kilogram weight class at an international judo tournament in Prague on March 4.

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Takayama wins Asia-Japan Okinawa Open in playoff

KOCHINDA, Japan - Tadahiro Takayama smiles with his cup in hands after beating local favorite Kiyoshi Miyazato to win the Asia-Japan Okinawa Open at Naha Golf Club on Dec. 18.

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Hosokawa sets early pace at Under Armour KBC Augusta

SHIMA, Japan - Kazuhiko Hosokawa shot a 7-under-par 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Tadahiro Takayama and Thammanoon Srirot of Thailand after the first round of the Under Armour KBC Augusta at the par-71 Keya Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Aug. 25.

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Campbell wins Mizuno Open in 3-way playoff

KASAOKA, Japan - Australian Chris Campbell poses with his wife after winning the Mizuno Open in a three-way playoff with overnight leader Tadahiro Takayama of Japan and David Smail of New Zealand the seaside JFE Setonaikai Golf Club course on June 26.

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Takayama moves into Mizuno Open lead

KASAOKA, Japan - Tadahiro Takayama is in action during the third round of the Mizuno Open at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club on June 25. He overcame blustery conditions to make eight birdies in a bogey-free 64 to climb atop the leaderboard with one round left.

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Takayama wins Token Homemate Cup for 1st career victory

KUWANA, Japan - Tadahiro Takayama holds a trophy March 27 after winning the Token Homemate Cup for his first career victory on the top-tier men's tour in Japan at Token Tado Country Club in Mie Prefecture.

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(2)Nomura wins 3rd judo gold

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Tadahiro Nomura celebrates after winning his third straight gold medal in the men's 60-kg class judo event at the Athens Olympics on Aug. 14.

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(3)Nomura wins 3rd judo gold

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Tadahiro Nomura waves to spectators at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall on Aug. 14 after being awarded his gold medal in the men's 60-kg class judo event at the Athens Olympic.

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(1)Nomura wins 3rd judo gold

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Tadahiro Nomura (R) is seen in action against Nestor Khergiani of Georgia in the men's 60-kg class judo event at the Athens Olympics on Aug. 14. He won his third straight gold medal in the judo event.

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Japan's Nomura advances to the final in judo

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Tadahiro Nomura advances to the final in the 60-kg class judo event after beating Khashbaatar Tsagaanbaatar of Mongolia in the Athens Olympics on Aug. 14 at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall on Aug. 14.

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(2)Japan's Nomura advances to semifinals in judo

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Tadahiro Nomura (back) beats Miguel Albarracin of Argentina in the fourth round of the men's 60-kg class judo event in the Athens Olympics at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall on Aug. 14, advancing to the semifinals.

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(1)Japan's Nomura advances to semifinals in judo

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Tadahiro Nomura (top) beats Oliver Gussenberg of Germany in the third round of the men's 60-kg class judo event in the Athens Olympics at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall on Aug. 14.

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Nomura beats Lara of Dominican Republic

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's judoka Tadahiro Nomura (back) beats Lara Modesto of Dominican Republic in the second round of the 60-kg class judo event in the Athens Olympics on Aug. 14 at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall on Aug. 14.

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Nomura defends 60-kg title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Tadahiro Nomura (L), who will be aiming to capture a third straight Olympic gold this summer, defends his title with a win over Tatsuaki Egusa in the 60-kilogram class at the men's weight category national championships at Fukuoka City Civic Gymnasium on April 4. It was his fifth overall weight-category title.

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Ando wins Miyazaki gubernatorial election

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Tadahiro Ando shakes hands with a supporter after being elected governor of the southwestern prefecture of Miyazaki on July 27.

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NEC sacks Sekimoto from adviser post

TOKYO, Japan - NEC Corp. dismissed Adviser Tadahiro Sekimoto (file photo), who once led the high-tech powerhouse as president and chairman, at an ad-hoc board meeting Dec. 3. The company appeared to have decided to sack Sekimoto, 76, as he has repeatedly criticized the current management policies publicly since he resigned from the board in June 2000.

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Nomura wins gold medal for Japan at Sydney Olympics

SYDNEY, Australia - Japan's Tadahiro Nomura haul down South Korea's Jung Bu Kyung to take the gold medal in the men's 60-kilogram class judo event Sept. 16 at the Sydney Olympics. Nomura claimed Japan's second gold medal of the Games.

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Nomura wins gold medal for Japan at Sydney Olympics

SYDNEY, Australia - Japan's Tadahiro Nomura reacts after hauling down South Korea's Jung Bu Kyung to take the gold medal in the men's 60-kilogram class judo event Sept. 16 at the Sydney Olympics. Nomura claimed Japan's second gold medal of the Games.

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Three judoka named to Olympic team for Sydney

FUKUOKA, Japan - Former Olympic judo champions Tadahiro Nomura (C) and Hidehiko Yoshida (R) pose together with world champion Kosei Inoue (L) after winning at the Japan weight class championships in Fukuoka on April 2 and earning spots on the national team for this fall's Millennium Games in Sydney.

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Flame-gathering ceremony for Tokyo Paralympics

(From L) Three-time Olympic judo gold medalist Tadahiro Nomura, torch relay official ambassador Aki Taguchi and actress Satomi Ishihara attend a ceremony at the State Guest House in Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2021, as the flames ignited in Japan's 47 prefectures and in Britain's Stoke Mandeville are merged into one for the Tokyo Paralympics.

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Flame-gathering ceremony for Tokyo Paralympics

(From L) Three-time Olympic judo gold medalist Tadahiro Nomura, torch relay official ambassador Aki Taguchi and actress Satomi Ishihara attend a ceremony at the State Guest House in Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2021, as the flames ignited in Japan's 47 prefectures and in Britain's Stoke Mandeville are merged into one for the Tokyo Paralympics.

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Takayama wins Token Homemate Cup for 1st career victory

KUWANA, Japan - Tadahiro Takayama holds a trophy March 27 after winning the Token Homemate Cup for his first career victory on the top-tier men's tour in Japan at Token Tado Country Club in Mie Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Takayama moves into Mizuno Open lead

KASAOKA, Japan - Tadahiro Takayama is in action during the third round of the Mizuno Open at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club on June 25. He overcame blustery conditions to make eight birdies in a bogey-free 64 to climb atop the leaderboard with one round left. (Kyodo)

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Campbell wins Mizuno Open in 3-way playoff

KASAOKA, Japan - Australian Chris Campbell poses with his wife after winning the Mizuno Open in a three-way playoff with overnight leader Tadahiro Takayama of Japan and David Smail of New Zealand the seaside JFE Setonaikai Golf Club course on June 26. (Kyodo)