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Geneva International Music Competition

Japanese violist Ayaka Taniguchi performs en route to winning second prize in the final round of the Geneva International Music Competition in Geneva on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Geneva International Music Competition

Japanese violist Ayaka Taniguchi performs en route to winning second prize in the final round of the Geneva International Music Competition in Geneva on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Geneva International Music Competition

Japanese violist Ayaka Taniguchi (2nd from L) is pictured after performing in the final round of the Geneva International Music Competition in Geneva on Nov. 12, 2025. Taniguchi won second prize.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Australia takes the lead with an own goal by Japan's Shogo Taniguchi in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier at Saitama Stadium in Saitama near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 6 Kyodo - Shogo Taniguchi of Japan celebrates after Japan's 2-1 win over Spain in a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, in the early hours of Dec. 2, 2022. (Kyodo)

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THE BARBER'S BRUSH

THE BARBER'S BRUSH, Barber is an illustrator, Takashi Taniguchi, A Field Guide to the Waterbirds of Asia (A Field Guide to the Waterbirds of Asia), bird illustration, bird hunting, Takashi Taniguchi Bird Illustration Studio, bird book artist, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History=Date:1994, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN

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Football: Japan-El Salvador friendly

Japan's Shogo Taniguchi (R) celebrates with teammates after opening the scoring with a header in the first half of an international football friendly against El Salvador on June 15, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Football: Japan-El Salvador friendly

Japan's Shogo Taniguchi (top) celebrates with teammates after opening the scoring with a header in the first half of an international football friendly against El Salvador on June 15, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Football: Japan-El Salvador friendly

Japan's Shogo Taniguchi (2nd from R) celebrates with teammates after opening the scoring with a header in the first half of an international football friendly against El Salvador on June 15, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Football: Japan-El Salvador friendly

Japan's Shogo Taniguchi (top, R) opens the scoring with a header in the first half of an international football friendly against El Salvador on June 15, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Football: Japan-El Salvador friendly

Japan's Shogo Taniguchi (top, R) opens the scoring with a header in the first half of an international football friendly against El Salvador on June 15, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Football: Japan-El Salvador friendly

Japan's Shogo Taniguchi (top, R) opens the scoring with a header in the first half of an international football friendly against El Salvador on June 15, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Football: Japan-El Salvador friendly

Japan's Shogo Taniguchi (top, R) opens the scoring with a header in the first half of an international football friendly against El Salvador on June 15, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Football: Japan-El Salvador friendly

Japan's Shogo Taniguchi (top) opens the scoring with a header in the first half of an international football friendly against El Salvador on June 15, 2023, at Toyota Stadium in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Boxing: Taniguchi vs. Jerusalem

Filipino challenger Melvin Jerusalem (far R, back) celebrates after dethroning WBO minimumweight champion Masataka Taniguchi with a second-round technical knockout in a boxing world title fight at Edion Arena Osaka in western Japan on Jan. 6, 2023.

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Boxing: Taniguchi vs. Jerusalem

Japanese boxer Masataka Taniguchi exits the ring after relinquishing his WBO minimumweight championship to Filipino challenger Melvin Jerusalem via a second-round technical knockout at Edion Arena Osaka in western Japan on Jan. 6, 2023.

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Boxing: Taniguchi vs. Jerusalem

Filipino challenger Melvin Jerusalem (L) knocks out defending champion Masataka Taniguchi of Japan with a straight right in the second round to capture the WBO minumumweight crown in a boxing world title fight at Edion Arena Osaka in western Japan on Jan. 6, 2023.

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Japan's Taniguchi in 3rd round U.S. Open golf

PINEHURST, United States - Japan's Toru Taniguchi hits an approach shot on the eighth hole in the third round of the U.S. Open golf at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club's Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina on June 14, 2014.

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Oliver Stone in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI, Japan - U.S. film director Oliver Stone (3rd from L) is pictured with Sumiteru Taniguchi (2nd from L), a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, in Nagasaki on Aug. 7, 2013.

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Japanese mourn relatives buried in N. Korea

HAMHUNG, North Korea - Makiko Taniguchi, 74, from Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan, cries while holding a picture of her mother on June 21, 2013, at a site in Hamhung in the east of North Korea believed to contain the remains of around 1,600 Japanese soldiers and civilians. Taniguchi's sister and brother died near the burial site when they were 5 years old and 9 months old, respectively.

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Japanese mourn relatives buried in N. Korea

HAMHUNG, North Korea - Makiko Taniguchi, 74, from Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan, cries while covering her face with a picture of her mother on June 21, 2013, at a site in Hamhung in the east of North Korea believed to contain the remains of around 1,600 Japanese soldiers and civilians. Taniguchi's sister and brother died near the burial site when they were 5 years old and 9 months old, respectively.

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Farm for abandoned animals

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Seiji Taniguchi, operator of "Sankyu Bokujo" (Thank You Farm) for abandoned animals, feeds a goat at the farm in Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 18, 2012.

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Farm for abandoned animals

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Seiji Taniguchi, operator of "Sankyu Bokujo" (Thank You Farm) for abandoned animals, bends down to pet a male Japanese Shiba dog named Haru at the farm in Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 18, 2012.

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All Blacks crush Japan at Rugby World Cup

HAMILTON, New Zealand - Three Japanese players including Hitoshi Ono (R) and Itaru Taniguchi (C back) tackle Jerome Kaino (C) of New Zealand during the first half of a Rugby World Cup game at Waikato Stadium in New Zealand on Sept. 16, 2011. The All Blacks crushed Japan 83-7, scoring 13 tries.

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PM Kan apologizes over hepatitis B infections

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (R) apologizes to Mieko Taniguchi, the leader of plaintiffs in damages suits brought against the state over contractions of hepatitis B, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 28, 2011, after the Japanese government and the plaintiffs signed a basic agreement. The government will pay damages to people infected with the hepatitis B virus through reused needles in group vaccinations between 1948 and 1988.

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Basic agreement on hepatitis B infections

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese health minister Ritsuo Hosokawa (R) and Mieko Taniguchi, the leader of plaintiffs in damages suits brought against the state over contractions of hepatitis B, shake hands at the health ministry in Tokyo on June 28, 2011, after the Japanese government and the plaintiffs signed a basic agreement. The government will pay damages to people infected with the hepatitis B virus through reused needles in group vaccinations between 1948 and 1988.

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Hepatitis B sufferers to accept court proposal

TOKYO, Japan - Mieko Taniguchi, the leader of plaintiffs suffering from hepatitis B, speaks at a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2011. The plaintiffs decided the same day to accept a court-proposed settlement plan for lawsuits against the government on condition that the state offers an apology and blanket compensation.

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U.N. chief in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (C) shakes hands with Sumiteru Taniguchi, 81, head of the Nagasaki A-bomb Sufferers' Council at Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 5, 2010. The photo at upper right shows the burns Taniguchi received on his back in the 1945 U.S. nuclear attack. Ban visited the atom-bombed city for the first time.

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U.N. chief in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (C) shakes hands with Sumiteru Taniguchi, 81, head of the Nagasaki A-bomb Sufferers' Council at Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 5, 2010. The photo at upper right shows the burns Taniguchi received on his back in the 1945 U.S. nuclear attack. Ban visited the atom-bombed city for the first time.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi waves to the gallery after a birdie on the ninth hole during the final round of the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title at the tournament.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up the winner's trophy after his victory in the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title.

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A-bomb survivor at NPT conference

NEW YORK, United States - Sumiteru Taniguchi, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bomb attack, holds up a picture of himself as a boy when he speaks of his suffering caused by the nuclear weapon during a session of the U.N. conference on reviewing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in New York on May 7, 2010. The 81-year-old said he cannot die in peace until he witnesses the elimination of nuclear weapons.

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A-bomb survivor at NPT conference

NEW YORK, United States - Sumiteru Taniguchi, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bomb attack, holds up a picture of himself as a boy when he speaks of his suffering caused by the nuclear weapon during a session of the U.N. conference on reviewing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in New York on May 7, 2010. The 81-year-old said he cannot die in peace until he witnesses the elimination of nuclear weapons.

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Kawasaki Frontale beat Jeonbuk Motors 3-0 in ACL

KAWASAKI, Japan - Japan's Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Hiroyuki Taniguchi scores the opener during the first half of a Group E game against South Korea's Jeonbuk Motors in the Asian Champions League at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki on April 14, 2010. Kawasaki won 3-0.

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Taniguchi takes ANA Open for 1st win in 2 years

SAPPORO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi poses with the winner's trophy after winning the ANA Open golf tournament at Sapporo Golf Club's Wattsu Course in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, on Sept. 20, 2009.

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Kawasaki share spoils with Pohang in AFC Champions League

POHANG, South Korea - Japan's Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Hiroyuki Taniguchi (L) tussles for the ball during the first half of an AFC Champions League first round game against South Korea's Pohang Steelers at Pohang Steelyard in South Korea on March 18. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Taniguchi wins Sun Chlorella title with last-hole birdie

OTARU, Japan - Takuya Taniguchi holds the victor's trophies after winning the Sun Chlorella Classic with a birdie in the final hole at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 3, beating his former collegiate teammate Hideto Tanihara by a stroke.

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Jones wins Nippon Series, Taniguchi clinches money title

TOKYO, Japan - Brendan Jones of Australia poses with his trophy in hands at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 2 after winning the Nippon Series JT Cup by one shot over Toru Taniguchi, who clinched his second money title on the JGTO tour.

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Jones wins Nippon Series, Taniguchi clinches money title

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi is tossed into the air by his colleagues and fans after placing second behind Brendan Jones of Australia at the Nippon Series JT Cup on Dec. 2 to clinch his second money title on the JGTO tour.

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Taniguchi snatches 2nd Japan Open title with final-round 66

SAGAMIHARA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi smiles with his cup in hands after winning his second Japan Open crown at Sagamihara Golf Club on Oct. 14.

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Taniguchi cruises to back-to-back tournament wins

CHITOSE, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up his trophy after winning the Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup at The North Country Golf Club in Hokkaido on July 15.

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Japan's Taniguchi wins playoff at Woodone Open Hiroshima

HIGASHIHIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Toru Taniguchi similes with the trophy after beating Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand in a playoff to win the Woodone Open Hiroshima for his first victory of the year on July 8 on Hachihommatsu Course of Hiroshima Country Club.

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Australian Jones captures 2nd straight Tsuruya Open title

KAWANISHI, Japan - Australian Brendan Jones dons a decorative samurai headgear as part of his prize after successfully defending his title at the Tsuruya Open at the Yamanohara Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 22. Teeing off with a three-shot cushion, Jones made five birdies against two bogeys to close on a 16-under total of 268, two-shots clear of Hirofumi Miyase, Masahiro Kuramoto and Takuya Taniguchi.

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Hirayama the hero as Japan see off Syria

DOHA, Qatar - Japan Under-21 striker Sota Hirayama (C) gets congratulations from teammate Hiroyuki Taniguchi (R) after scoring a header against Syria in the second half of a Group F match in the the Asian Games soccer tournament at the Qatar Stadium on Dec. 3. Japan beat Syria 1-0 to make it two wins out of two in Group F.

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Japan vs. S. Korea Under-21 friendly match

CHANGWON, South Korea - South Korean Under-21 striker Yang Dong Yhen (C) and Japan midfielder Hiroyuki Taniguchi (R) tussle for control of the ball during the first half of their friendly match against Japan in Changwon Sports Park Main Stadium on Nov. 14.

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Taniguchi wins in Omaezaki in 3-way playoff

OMAEZAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up his trophy after winning the The Golf Tournament in Omaezaki at the Shizuoka Country Hamaoka Course on July 30.

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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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Taniguchi grabs share of lead at Japan PGA Championship

IBIGAWA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi, the 2002 money title winner, shot his second straight 68 to move into a tie for the lead with first-round leader Norihiro Nakata at the halfway point of the Japan PGA Championship at Tanigumi Country Club in Gifu Prefecture on May 12.

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Taniguchi takes 3-shot lead in Nippon Series 1st round

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi responds to the galleries during tye opening round of the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 1. Taniguchi had an eagle, five birdies and a bogey en route to taking a three-stroke lead over Naomichi Ozaki, Shinichi Yokota and Satoru Hirota with a 6-under-par 64.

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Taniguchi wins Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi smiles with his cup in hands after winning his first title of the year by two strokes over Kim Jong Duck of South Korea in the final round of the season-ending Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club on Nov. 27.