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Saori Minami

Saori Minami=Date: November 2, 1971, Place: Japan

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Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura on the set of the movie “Abashiri Prison”=Date : December 10, 1971, Place : Sounkyo, Hokkaido

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Tomisaburo Wakayama

Tomisaburo Wakayama=Place: Akasaka, Japan

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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Brings Gusty Winds And Heavy Rainfall Ahead Of Landfall

Typhoon Krathon was expected to make landfall in Kaohsiung at midday on October 3. Before its formal arrival, it had already brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage that included downed trees and flooding in various cities. Nearly 5,000 households in Kaohsiung were experiencing power shortages. This video shows the high waves along the coast of Pingtung County.

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Samba carnival in Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - Women dance a samba during the Asakusa Samba Carnival in Tokyo's Taito Ward on Aug. 25, 2012. Tokyo Sky Tree tower is visible in the background. The annual samba carnival was cancelled the previous year due to the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster.

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Samba carnival in Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - Women dance a samba during the Asakusa Samba Carnival in Tokyo's Taito Ward on Aug. 25, 2012. Tokyo Sky Tree tower is visible in the background. The annual samba carnival was cancelled the previous year due to the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster.

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Opening ceremony of Tokyo Skytree Town

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in April 2012 shows Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. An opening ceremony for Tokyo Sky Tree Town, the newly completed commercial complex surrounding the 634-meter-high tower, was held on May 14 at its 350-meter observation deck, ahead of the tower's grand opening on May 22.

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Antiterrorism drill at Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Firefighters rescue a person during an antiterrorism drill at the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree in Sumida Ward, the world's tallest self-supporting tower, on April 30, 2012, prior to its grand opening in late May.

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Antiterrorism drill at Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Participants evacuate during an antiterrorism drill at the 634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree in Sumida Ward, the world's tallest self-supporting tower, on April 30, 2012, prior to its grand opening in late May.

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Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Combination photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 19, 2012, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward being lit up in blue (L) and purple. The operator of the world's tallest self-standing tower conducted tests to light up the 634-meter tower using all of its around 2,000 light-emitting diode lamps ahead of its opening on May 22. The two colors will be used alternately, every other day, to light up the tower.

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Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is lit up in blue on April 19, 2012. The operator of the world's tallest self-standing tower conducted tests to light up the 634-meter tower using all of its around 2,000 light-emitting diode lamps ahead of its opening on May 22. The tower will be lit up alternately, every other day, in blue or purple.

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Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is lit up in blue on April 19, 2012. The operator of the world's tallest self-standing tower conducted tests to light up the 634-meter tower using all of its around 2,000 light-emitting diode lamps ahead of its opening on May 22. The tower will be lit up alternately, every other day, in blue or purple.

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Tokyo Sky Tree observatory

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken April 17, 2012, shows a see-through section of floor at an observatory of the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest self-standing tower, in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. The observatory, located at a height of around 450 meters, was shown to members of the press the same day ahead of the facility's opening on May 22.

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Tokyo Sky Tree observatory

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken April 17, 2012, shows a restaurant inside an observatory at the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest self-standing tower, in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. The observatory, located at a height of around 450 meters, was shown to members of the press the same day ahead of the facility's opening on May 22.

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Ticket reservations for Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - A staff member of a branch office of Tobu Travel Co. talks with a customer in Tokyo's Adachi Ward on March 22, 2012. The operator of Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower, started accepting reservation requests for tickets to the tower's observation deck for individuals at the travel agency's branch offices and the tower's website, with successful applicants to be selected in a drawing.

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Tokyo Sky Tree Station

TOKYO, Japan - A station on Tobu Railway Co's Tobu Isesaki Line bears its new name -- Tokyo Sky Tree Station -- in the early hours of March 17, 2012. The nearest rail stop to the world's tallest tower (top) was renamed that day from the former Narihirabashi Station.

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Tokyo Sky Tree completion ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken March 2, 2012, shows Tokyo Sky Tree, the upper part of which is veiled in clouds, in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. A ceremony to mark the completion of the 634-meter tower, the world's tallest, was held inside the tower the same day.

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Tokyo Sky Tree completion ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - A Shinto ceremony to mark the completion of Tokyo Sky Tree is held inside the tower in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on March 2, 2012. The 634-meter tower, the world's tallest, completed on Feb. 29, will open to the general public on May 22.

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Tokyo Sky Tree completion ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter at 9:37 a.m. on March 2, 2012, shows Tokyo Sky Tree, the top of which is veiled in clouds, in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. A ceremony to mark the completion of the world's tallest 634-meter tower was held inside the tower the same day.

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Tokyo Sky Tree completed

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 28, 2012, shows the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower, in Tokyo's Sumida Ward before its completion the following day.

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Tokyo Sky Tree completed

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 28, 2012, shows the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower, in Tokyo's Sumida Ward before its completion the following day.

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Tokyo Sky Tree completed

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 28, 2012, shows the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower, in Tokyo's Sumida Ward before its completion the following day.

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Tokyo Sky Tree completed

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 28, 2012, shows the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower, in Tokyo's Sumida Ward before its completion the following day.

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Tokyo Sky Tree completed

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 28, 2012, shows the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree (L), the world's tallest tower, in Tokyo's Sumida Ward before its completion the following day. On the right is the 333-meter Tokyo Tower.

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Tower of Sun's Golden Mask to be exhibited in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Workers reassemble the original Golden Mask, one of the faces of the Tower of the Sun designed by the late artist Taro Okamoto, at the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Feb. 13, 2012. The mask is scheduled to be on display from Feb. 21 to May 20, 2012, at the museum, as part of an exhibition commemorating the completion of Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest free-standing tower that will be completed on Feb. 29 and opened for business on May 22 in 2012.

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Tokyo Sky Tree to be completed on Feb. 29

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Nov. 22, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. Construction of the world's tallest free-standing tower scheduled to open in May 2012 will be completed on Feb. 29, 2012, its operator said Feb. 7.

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Disaster drill in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the U.S. Navy's guided missile destroyer Lassen in Tokyo Bay heading to the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, taking part in a disaster drill in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2012. Seen in the background is the Tokyo Sky Tree tower. About 10,000 people took part in the drill aimed at avoiding the chaotic overcrowding at train stations and on streets that left many stranded following the March 11 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Tokyo Sky Tree lit up

TOKYO, Japan - People take photos of the Tokyo Sky Tree as it is lit up for Christmas and the New Year on Dec. 23, 2011. The 634-meter broadcasting tower in Tokyo's Sumida Ward will open to the public in May 2012.

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Tokyo Sky Tree lit up

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo Sky Tree is lit up for Christmas and the New Year on Dec. 23, 2011. The 634-meter broadcasting tower in Tokyo's Sumida Ward will open to the public in May 2012.

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Tokyo Sky Tree lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Tokyo Sky Tree lit up for Christmas and the New Year on Dec. 23, 2011. The 634-meter broadcasting tower in Tokyo's Sumida Ward will open to the public in May 2012.

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Tokyo Sky Tree and Mt. Fuji

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 4, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, with Mt. Fuji in the background. The 634-meter broadcasting tower is the world's tallest tower, while the 3,776-meter mountain is Japan's highest.

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Tokyo Sky Tree and Mt. Fuji

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 4, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, with Mt. Fuji in the background. The 634-meter broadcasting tower is the world's tallest tower, while the 3,776-meter mountain is Japan's highest.

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Tokyo Sky Tree to have Japanese surroundings

TOKYO, Japan - Reporters look out on Tokyo from the observatory as they are given a tour on Nov. 27, 2011, of the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree telecommunications tower and adjacent facilities under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. A path leading to the tower, which opens to the public next May, and a commercial complex beneath it will welcome visitors with true Japanese style, the operator said.

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Tokyo Sky Tree to have Japanese surroundings

TOKYO, Japan - Reporters are given a tour on Nov. 27, 2011, of the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree telecommunications tower and adjacent facilities under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. A path leading to the tower, which will open to the public next May, and a commercial complex beneath it will welcome visitors with true Japanese style, the operator said.

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Tokyo Sky Tree to have Japanese surroundings

TOKYO, Japan - Reporters are given a tour on Nov. 27, 2011, of the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree telecommunications tower and adjacent facilities under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. A path leading to the tower, which will open to the public next May, and a commercial complex beneath it will welcome visitors with true Japanese style, the operator said.

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Tokyo Sky Tree to have Japanese surroundings

TOKYO, Japan - Sorakara, an official character of Tokyo Sky Tree, poses near the 634-meter telecommunications tower on Nov. 27, 2011, when reporters were given a tour of the tower and adjacent facilities under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. A path leading to the tower, which will open in May 2012, and a commercial complex beneath it will welcome visitors with true Japanese style, the operator said.

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6 months before the opening of Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Nov. 22, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. The tower's operating company began accepting reservations for entrance tickets for groups of 25 people or more the same day, six months before the 634-meter broadcasting tower opens to the public on May 22, 2012.

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Tokyo Sky Tree is world's tallest tower: Guinness World Records

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 17, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. Guinness World Records has recognized the 634-meter-high broadcast tower as the tallest tower in the world. The world's tallest architectural structure is the 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa building in Dubai.

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Tokyo Sky Tree is world's tallest tower: Guinness World Records

TOKYO, Japan - Alistair Richards (R), managing director of Guinness World Records, and Michiaki Suzuki, president of Tobu Tower Sky Tree Co., hold a Guinness World Records certificate recognizing the 634-meter-high broadcast tower as the world's tallest tower during a ceremony in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2011. Tokyo Sky Tree is scheduled to open to the public in May 2012.

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1st of ANA's Boeing 787 at Haneda

TOKYO, Japan - All Nippon Airways Co.'s first all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft arrives at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 28, 2011, from the United States. In the background is the Tokyo Sky Tree telecommunications tower. The next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft will make its world's first commercial charter flight between Narita airport outside Tokyo and Hong Kong on Oct. 26.

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Picture book on creators of Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Writer and illustrator Noritake Suzuki draws a sketch for a picture book tentatively titled ''Tokyo Sky Tree wo Tsukuru'' (meaning ''Creating Tokyo Sky Tree'') at his home in the city of Chiba on Aug. 26, 2011. The picture book featuring various jobs concerned with the construction of Tokyo Sky Tree will be published next spring. Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest self-standing tower, is scheduled to open to visitors in May 2012.

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300 more days before Tokyo Sky Tree's opening

TOKYO, Japan - The countdown board on the rooftop of a building in Tokyo's Taito Ward shows 300, the number of days left before the opening of the 634-meter Tokyo Sky Tree (L in background), on July 27, 2011, during a ceremony to light up the board, with the tower's official mascots (from L to R) Teppenpen, Sorakara-chan and Sukoburuburu attending. The world's tallest self-standing tower is scheduled to open for visitors on May 22, 2012.

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Skyscraper next to Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the view of Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo from Tokyo Sky Tree East Tower, a 31-story building next to it, on July 17, 2011, when the top floor of the 140-meter building was unveiled to the media. The office-commercial building, housing restaurants on the 30th and 31st floors and a free-of-charge observatory on the 30th, will open to the public in May 2012 at the same time as Tokyo Sky Tree.

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Underground water tank for Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows an underground water tank to be used for an eco-friendly cooling and heating system for Tokyo Sky Tree and its vicinity at the construction site of the tower in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on June 16, 2011.

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Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 23, 2011, shows Tokyo Sky Tree under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. The operator of the world's tallest tower said the same day it has begun work to dismantle four mammoth cranes used to erect the 634-meter-high tower.

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Cherry blossoms in bloom

TOKYO, Japan - Cherry blossoms are seen in bloom in Kinshi Park in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on April 6, 2011, against the backdrop of the Tokyo Sky Tree communications tower. Cherry blossoms were in full bloom in metropolitan Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said that day.

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Tokyo Sky Tree tops 600 meters

TOKYO, Japan - Young women at the foot of Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward show images they have captured on March 1, 2011, of a display stating that the tower, which is currently under construction, now stands at 601 meters. The tower, which topped the 600-meter mark the same day to become the tallest stand-alone tower in the world, will eventually reach 634 meters.

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Tokyo Sky Tree tops 600 meters

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Sky Tree, under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, tops the 600-meter mark on March 1, 2011. Already the tallest stand-alone communications tower in the world, Tokyo Sky Tree will stand 634 meters high upon completion.

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Tokyo Sky Tree tops 600 meters

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Sky Tree, under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, tops the 600-meter mark on March 1, 2011. Already the tallest stand-alone communications tower in the world, Tokyo Sky Tree will stand 634 meters high upon completion.