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World Cup referee Nishimura

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese soccer referee Yuichi Nishimura attends a press conference at the Japan Football Association in Tokyo on July 24, 2014. Nishimura was severely criticized for decisions made during the opening game between Brazil and Croatia at the Brazil World Cup.

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Japanese referees recall experiences at 2014 World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Yuichi Nishimura (C), who refereed the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and Toru Sagara (L) and Toshiyuki Nagi, who served as linesmen in the game, recall their experiences at a press conference in Tokyo on July 24, 2014.

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Japanese referee Nishimura

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura (C) is surrounded by Croatian players after awarding Brazil a penalty during the second half of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup at Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 12, 2014. Brazil beat Croatia 3-1.

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Japanese referee Nishimura

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura (far L) awards Brazil a penalty, judging Dejan Lovren (6) of Croatia to have fouled Brazil's Fred in the second half of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup at Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 12, 2014. Brazil beat Croatia 3-1.

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Japan's Nishimura to ref opening game of World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - In this file photo taken in January, 2014, in Tokyo, three Japanese soccer referees -- (from L to right) Toshiyuki Nagi, Yuichi Nishimura and Toru Sagara pose for photos. Soccer's World governing body FIFA announced on June 10 that Nishimura will referee the opening match of the World Cup between host Brazil and Croatia on June 12 while compatriots Nagi and Sagara will assist him.

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Japan's Nishimura to ref opening game of World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Photo taken on June 6, 2014, shows Japanese referees for the World Cup. Yuichi Nishimura (C) has been assigned to referee the opening match between host Brazil and Croatia on June 12, 2014. Nishimura will be assisted by compatriots Toru Sagara (R) and Toshiyuki Nagi (L), with Alireza Faghani of Iran designated as the fourth official.

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Japanese referee trio chosen for World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2014, shows the Japanese trio appointed to officiate at the 2014 World Cup soccer finals in Brazil -- (from L) assistant referee Toshiyuki Nagi, referee Yuichi Nishimura and assistant referee Toru Sagara.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura holds up a board showing a change of players during the second half of the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Yuichi Nishimura from Japan (C, back), serving as a referee for the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands, shakes hands with South African President Jacob Zuma (R, front) at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Yuichi Nishimura from Japan (2nd from R), serving as a referee for the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands, stands with other referees at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Brazil vs Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinal

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan (L) in action during the World Cup quarterfinal match between Brazil and the Netherlands at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010.

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura (C) speak with Honduras goalkeeper Noel Valladares (L) before Spain forward David Villa (7) takes a penalty kick during the second half of a World Cup Group H match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0.

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura (C) shakes hands with Honduras players after a World Cup Group H match between Honduras and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0.

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 in World Cup Group H match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan (L) gives a warning to Spain's Sergio Busquets (16) during the first half of a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0.

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 in World Cup Group H match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan (C) tosses a coin before a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0.

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 in World Cup Group H match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan (R) gives a warning to Honduras midfielder Amado Guevara during the second half of a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0.

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain forward Juan Manuel Mata (13) shakes hands with Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura (3rd from R) after a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (2nd from R) intervenes between France and Uruguay players as they argue during the second half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France coach Raymond Domenech (L) argues with Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura during the second half of a Group A match against Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay defender Diego Lugano (2) argues his team's case to Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (2nd from L) at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010, after a Group A match between Uruguay and France in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (L) talks to Uruguay defender Mauricio Victorino (6) during a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (2nd from L) shakes hands with France defender Patrice Evra (2nd from R) after the 0-0 draw match between France and Uruguay in the Group A of the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010.

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Soccer: 10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura shows the yellow card to Uruguay midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro during the second half of a Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (C) talks to Uruguay and France players before a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw.

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Brazil vs Netherlands in World Cup quarterfinal

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan (L) in action during the World Cup quarterfinal match between Brazil and the Netherlands at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Yuichi Nishimura from Japan (2nd from R), serving as a referee for the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands, stands with other referees at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura holds up a board showing a change of players during the second half of the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Yuichi Nishimura from Japan (C, back), serving as a referee for the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands, shakes hands with South African President Jacob Zuma (R, front) at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura (C) speak with Honduras goalkeeper Noel Valladares (L) before Spain forward David Villa (7) takes a penalty kick during the second half of a World Cup Group H match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain forward Juan Manuel Mata (13) shakes hands with Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura (3rd from R) after a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0 (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura (C) shakes hands with Honduras players after a World Cup Group H match between Honduras and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 in World Cup Group H match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan (C) tosses a coin before a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 in World Cup Group H match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan (L) gives a warning to Spain's Sergio Busquets (16) during the first half of a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Honduras 2-0 in World Cup Group H match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan (R) gives a warning to Honduras midfielder Amado Guevara during the second half of a World Cup Group H match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 21, 2010. Spain won 2-0. (Kyodo)

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - France coach Raymond Domenech (L) argues with Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura during the second half of a Group A match against Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw. (Kyodo)

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (2nd from R) intervenes between France and Uruguay players as they argue during the second half of their Group A match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw. (Kyodo)

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (2nd from L) shakes hands with France defender Patrice Evra (2nd from R) after the 0-0 draw match between France and Uruguay in the Group A of the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. (Kyodo)

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Uruguay defender Diego Lugano (2) argues his team's case to Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (2nd from L) at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010, after a Group A match between Uruguay and France in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament finished in a 0-0 draw. (Kyodo)

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (L) talks to Uruguay defender Mauricio Victorino (6) during a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw. (Kyodo)

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10-man Uruguay hold on to draw 0-0 with France

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Japanese chief referee Yuichi Nishimura (C) talks to Uruguay and France players before a Group A match between France and Uruguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 11, 2010. The match finished in a 0-0 draw. (Kyodo)

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A tree in Ise

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Sunset at Ise

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A river in Ise

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The road on the peninsula

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Sea of Dusk

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the sea of Ise

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Sunset at Ise

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World Cup referee Nishimura

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese soccer referee Yuichi Nishimura attends a press conference at the Japan Football Association in Tokyo on July 24, 2014. Nishimura was severely criticized for decisions made during the opening game between Brazil and Croatia at the Brazil World Cup. (Kyodo)