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Organizers of "share village" project stand before old folk house

Organizers of a "share village" project stand in front of an old folk house, designated as a "village," in Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, Japan, in June 2015. They are Shunsuke Ushida (L), president of a venture business who initiated the project, and Masahiro Takeda, president of a rice direct-selling company who serves as the village mayor. People who pay an annual fee of 3,000 yen, called "tax," can become the "villagers" and enjoy country life by staying at the house. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nikon leadership change

Nikon Corp. President Kazuo Ushida (L) shakes hands with Senior Vice President Toshikazu Umatate at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 7, 2019. Nikon said Umatate will be promoted to president in April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nikon leadership change

Nikon Corp. President Kazuo Ushida (L) and Senior Vice President Toshikazu Umatate attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 7, 2019. Nikon said Umatate will be promoted to president in April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo