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Japan roll Swiss to win Euro tourney

KLAGENFURT, Austria - Japan forward Kisho Yano (2nd from R) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the winner during injury time of an international friendly against Switzerland at Woerthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, Austria, on Sept. 11. Japan beat Switzerland 4-3 to win a four-nation friendly tournament.

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Japan actor plays lead role in Chinese WWII TV drama

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese actor Koji Yano attends an event in Shanghai, China, on Dec. 23, 2014, to promote a Chinese TV drama in which he plays a lead role. The drama depicts a Japanese man's support for Chinese resistance against the Japanese military during World War II.

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Nagoya's Kennedy, Yano in action against Kashiwa

KASHIWA, Japan - J-League footballers Joshua Kennedy (L) and Kisho Yano of Nagoya Grampus go up to head the ball during the second half of a J1 game against Kashiwa Reysol on March 15, 2014, in Kashiwa, east of Tokyo. Nagoya won 1-0.

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Yokohama Rubber signs endorsement deals with 3 golfers

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese professional golfers (from L to R) Tetsuji Hiratsuka, Azuma Yano and Satoshi Kodaira pose with their golf gear during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2014, where they signed endorsement deals with Yokohama Rubber Co. for its PRGR brand.

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Japanese, Chinese women in N.Y. begin online fashion business

NEW YORK, United States - Staff members of ''Material Wrld,'' online fashion business launched by Japanese and Chinese women Rie Yano and Jie Zheng, select clothing for photos to be posted on the website at a photo studio in New York on Dec. 11, 2012. (Photo by Meg Maruyama)

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Japanese, Chinese women in N.Y. begin online fashion business

NEW YORK, United States - Rie Yano (R) and Jie Zheng, business partners who jointly launched the ''Material Wrld'' fashion website, pose on a Manhattan street in New York on Jan. 29, 2013. (Photo by Meg Maruyama)

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Japan held by S. Africa, finish 2nd in Group F

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Homare Sawa (L) exchanges high-fives with Kyoko Yano (12) and her teammates after a women's soccer Group F match against South Africa at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on July 31, 2012. Japan and South Africa drew 0-0. Sawa did not play the day's match.

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Nadeshiko Japan beat Australia in Olympic sendoff

TOKYO, Japan - Women's World Player of the Year Homare Sawa (10) of Japan's national women's soccer team celebrates with teammates Yuki Ogimi (L), Kyoko Yano (2nd from L), Saki Kumagai (3rd from R) and Mizuho Sakaguchi (2nd from R), after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of an Olympic sendoff match against Australia at National Stadium in Tokyo on July 11, 2012. Japan won 3-0.

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World Cup forward Yano back with Albirex

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at Kansai International Airport on July 1, 2010, shows Japanese soccer player Kisho Yano. The 27-year-old forward, a member of the 2010 World Cup squad, has returned to his old club Albirex Niigata, the J-League first division team announced on Feb. 8, 2012. He was released by German club Freiburg late in the previous year.

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Dragons vs. Giants in Game 3 of Climax Series

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons second baseman Naomichi Donoue (L) tags out the Yomiuri Giants' Kenji Yano around second base in Game 3 of the Central League Climax Series at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on Oct. 22, 2010.

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Freiburg's Yano vs. Cologne

FREIBURG, Germany - Kisho Yano of Freiburg goes up for the ball in the second half of a game against Bundesliga rival Cologne on Oct. 2, 2010. Freiburg won 3-2.

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Albirex's Yano leaves for Germany to negotiate move to Freiburg

NARITA, Japan - Kisho Yano, a striker at the J-League first division club Albirex Niigata who played in the World Cup finals in South Africa, speaks to reporters at Narita airport east of Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2010, prior to departing for Germany to negotiate a transfer to Freiburg of the Bundesliga.

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Yano in Japan World Cup squad

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan striker Kisho Yano speaks about the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa during a press conference in Niigata on May 10, 2010, after being picked as one of the 23 members of the national team.

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Ex-minister Masuzoe submits resignation to LDP to form new party

TOKYO, Japan - Former Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Yoichi Masuzoe (front) and Tetsuro Yano, former state secretary for foreign affairs, arrive at the headquarters of the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on April 22, 2010, to submit their letters of resignation from the LDP. Masuzoe will hold a press conference on April 23 to launch a new party ahead of this summer's House of Councillors election.

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Yamase, Yano earn recalls for World Cup warm-up vs Serbia

TOKYO, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada speaks about the 20-man squad for Japan's upcoming World Cup warm-up against Serbia during a press conference in Tokyo on March 29, 2010. Japan will play an international friendly against Serbia in Osaka on April 7.

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NEC to promote Senior Vice President Endo to president

TOKYO, Japan - NEC Corp. Senior Vice President Nobuhiro Endo, who will replace current President Karou Yano, briefs reporters on the company's medium-term business plan during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2010. Endo will become president on April 1 while Yano will become chairman with the right to represent the company.

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NEC to promote Senior Vice President Endo to president

TOKYO, Japan - NEC Corp. President Kaoru Yano (R) and Senior Vice President Nobuhiro Endo shake hands during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2010. Endo will become president of NEC on April 1 while Yano will become chairman with the right to represent the company.

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Hanshin's Yano hits 2-run homer

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers catcher Akihiro Yano hits a two-run homer in the 11th inning of a game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 15, 2009, steering his club to a 5-3 victory.

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Hiroshima marks 64th anniversary of 1945 U.S. atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Primary school students, Yuki Toyama (L) and Tetsuya Yano (R), make pledges for peace at a ceremony marking the 64th anniversary of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing at Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6.

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Barnes remains top in U.S. Open golf

FARMINGDALE, United States - Azuma Yano of Japan hits an approach on the sixteenth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y., on June 21.

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Japan's Yano moves into 4th on U.S. Open debut

FARMINGDALE, United States - Tiger Woods looks at the ground after missing a putt during the second round of the U.S. Open on June 20. Japan's Azuma Yano fired a 5-under-par 65 at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.

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Japan's Yano moves into 4th on U.S. Open debut

FARMINGDALE, United States - Tiger Woods hits an approach on the 9th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open on June 20. Japan's Azuma Yano fired a 5-under-par 65 at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.

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Japan's Yano moves into 4th on U.S. Open debut

FARMINGDALE, United States - Japan's Azuma Yano rolls in a birdie putt on the 14th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open on June 20. Yano fired a 5-under-par 65 at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.

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Japan's Yano moves into 4th on U.S. Open debut

FARMINGDALE, United States - Japan's Azuma Yano speaks to reporters after climbing into a tie for fourth place after the second round of the U.S. Open on June 20. Yano fired a 5-under-par 65 at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.

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Japan's Yano moves into 4th on U.S. Open debut

FARMINGDALE, United States - Japan's Azuma Yano pumps his fist into the air after rolling in a birdie putt on the 14th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open on June 20. Yano fired a 5-under-par 65 at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.

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Japan beat Belgium 4-0 in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan forward Kisho Yano (12) scores his side's fourth goal during the second half of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31. Japan won 4-0.

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Chipmakers Renesas, NEC Electronics to merge by next April

TOKYO, Japan - NEC Corp. President Kaoru Yano answers questions from reporters at a press conference in Tokyo on April 27 during which the company announced a merger between its affiliate NEC Electronics Corp. and Renesas Technology Corp.

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Yano wins Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Azuma Yano holds the winner's cup after his victory at the Bridgestone Open with a 21-under total of 267 at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 26 -- his third career win on the JGTO tour.

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Japan's Yano wins ANA Open golf in Hokkaido

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Azuma Yano holds the winner's trophy after his victory at the ANA Open at Sapporo Golf Club in Hokkaido on Sept. 21.

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NEC to acquire U.S. software firm NetCracker for $300 million

TOKYO, Japan - Andrew Feinberg (L), chief executive officer of NetCracker Technology Corp., and Kaoru Yano, president of NEC Corp., shake hands during a press conference in Tokyo on June 27. They announced that NEC will acquire the U.S. provider of software and solution services for $300 million around September.

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Japan's Yano wins Pearl Open golf

PEARL CITY, Hawaii - Japan's Azuma Yano (R) is given the trophy for his victory in the Pearl Open on Feb. 10 at Pearl Country Club in Hawaii.

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Yano's blast seals deal in 8th to sink Fighters

TOKYO, Japan - Pinch-hitter Kenji Yano joins his teammates in joy after hitting an eight-inning, leadoff homer to the stands in left, lifting the Yomiuri Giants to a 1-0 win over the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on June 11.

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Yano grabs 2nd swimming gold in 800-meter freestyle

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Yurie Yano, an 18-year-old butterfly specialist, is all smiles after capturing her second gold medal in the Asian Games on Dec. 6 with victory in the women's 800-meter freestyle with in 8 minutes, 29.51 seconds.

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Yano grabs 2nd swimming gold

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Yurie Yano, an 18-year-old butterfly specialist, captures her second gold medal in the Asian Games on Dec. 6 with victory in the women's 800-meter freestyle with in 8 minutes, 29.51 seconds.

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Japan's Yano wins women's 200-meter butterfly in Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Yurie Yano (R) shows off the gold medal she won Dec. 4 in the women's 200-meter butterfly in the Asian Games in Doha with Yuko Nakanishi, who won the bronze.

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Yano grabs 2nd swimming gold in 800-meter freestyle

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Yurie Yano, an 18-year-old butterfly specialist, captures her second gold medal in the Asian Games on Dec. 6 with victory in the women's 800-meter freestyle with in 8 minutes, 29.51 seconds.

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Yano moves 1 shot clear at ABC Championship

KATO, Japan - Azuma Yano takes the lead at the halfway point of the ABC Championship after shooting a solid 4-under-par 68 in the second round at the ABC Golf Club on Oct. 27.

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NEC, Matsushita to form joint venture for cellphone development

TOKYO, Japan - Kaoru Yano (L), president of NEC Corp., and Fumio Otsubo, president of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., shake hands during a press conference in Tokyo on July 27. They announced that the two companies will establish an equally owned joint venture for the development of new handsets in early October.

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Yano belts three-run homer

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants outfielder Kenji Yano hits a three-run homer off Hanshin Tigers starter Yuya Ando in the bottom of the third inning at Tokyo Dome on April 22. The Giants defeated the Tigers 6-1.

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Igawa shuts out Carp

KOSHIEN, Japan - Hanshin Tigers starter Kei Igawa gets congratulations from catcher Akihiro Yano after going distance to shut out Hiroshima Carp at Koshien Stadium on April 14.

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Giants trounce Carp

TOKYO, Japan - Kenji Yano hits an RBI double over left in the sixth inning to lead the Yomiuri Giants to a 9-1 victory over the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome on April 13.

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NEC names Yano as new president

TOKYO, Japan - NEC Corp. Vice President Kaoru Yano speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 15 after he was named as new president to succeed Akinobu Kanasugi. The appointment will take effect on April 1.

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Yano takes Asahi Ryokuken for 1st tour victory

KEISEN, Japan - Azuma Yano poses with his cup in hand after claim his first Japan tour title at the Asahi Ryokuken Yomiuri Memorial Open at Iizuka Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 6.

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(1)Women's Asia basketball championship

SENDAI, Japan - Japan forward Ryoko Yano (L) takes a shot as China guard Pan Wei defends in the first quarter of a Women's Asia Basketball Championship match at the Sendai Municipal Gymnasium on Jan. 13.

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Yano addresses Ulan Bator conference

ULAN BATOR, Mongol - Japanese Senior Vice Foreign Minister Tetsuro Yano addresses the fifth International Conference of New or Restored Democracy in Ulan Bator on Sept. 10.

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Yano, Maruyama split 3rd-round lead at Sun Chlorella

ISHIKARI, Japan - Daisuke Maruyama putts on the 17th hole during the third round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Sapporo Golf Club on Aug. 9. He shared the lead with Azuma Yano heading into the final round on Aug. 10.

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(1)Yano, Maruyama split 3rd-round lead at Sun Chlorella

ISHIKARI, Japan - Azuma Yano watches his approach shot during the third round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Sapporo Golf Club on Aug. 9. Yano equaled the day's low score to move into a share of first place with overnight leader Daisuke Maruyama.

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Tigers notches 'sayonara' win

KOSHIEN, Japan - Catcher Akihiro Yano (C) gets congratulations from his teammates after hitting a base-loaded triple to right-center in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead the Hanshin Tigers to a ''sayonara'' 5-4 victory over the Yokohama Baystars at Koshien Stadium on June 17.

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Shipments of cell phones with cameras seen growing 3.8-fold

TOKYO, Japan - Domestic shipments of mobile phones with built-in cameras (in file photo) are expected to grow to about 23 million units by the end of the current business year in March 2003, 3.8 times those in the previous year, the Yano Research Institute said on July 12. The independent market research company said in a report that the popularity of such phones and so-called third-generation mobile phones capable of high-speed video transmission will help lift the overall market significantly.

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Ehime gov't, U.S. Navy sign $11 mil. compensation accord

TOKYO, Japan - Nobuyoshi Yano (L), deputy governor of Ehime Prefecture, signs an accord April 10 at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo for about $11.47 million in compensation over the collision of fisheries training ship Ehime Maru and USS sub Greenville off Hawaii on Feb. 9 last year. U.S. Consul Peter Barlerin (R) looks on. Photo by media representative.