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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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Chinese Elderly

Senior citizens relax at a park on Lindai Road in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Jan 16, 2025. On January 17, The State Council held a press conference. The population aged 60 and above was 310.31 million, accounting for 22.0% of the national population, of which 220.23 million were aged 65 and above, accounting for 15.6% of the national population.

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19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas

STORY: 19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Indian gate 2. various of street views 3. various of people drinking water STORYLINE: At least five persons died due to heatstroke in India's capital city and nearly 14 others died in the neighboring city of Noida over the past 72 hours, forcing the federal government to issue an advisory to government hospitals to prioritize heatstroke patients' treatment. Besides, more than 60 patients suffering from heatstroke were admitted at various hospitals. Most of them were said to be laborers, or those aged above 65 years. Delhi and nearby areas have been witnessing intense heatwave conditions over the past few days, with the mercury hovering around 45 degree Celsius during daytime. Meanwhile, according to a report by private news agency ANI, flights operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International

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Young Chinese strike gold in caring for the silver-haired

STORY: Young Chinese strike gold in caring for the silver-haired SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bath aid services 2. various of elderly people 3. elderly people enjoying daily lives STORYLINE: In Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, door-to-door bath aid services have been burgeoning in recent years. The simple act of taking a bath can pose challenges to the elderly and dangers to disabled or semi-disabled elderly people, which has led to the rise of bath aid services. Official data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics showed that China's population aged 60 and above had reached 297 million by the end of 2023, accounting for 21.1 percent of the country's total population. Against the backdrop of a rising aging population, China is witnessing a giant and expanding old-age care market which has created job opportunities for younger generations. According to the China Civil

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Sumo: 1st practice after stablemaster's death

Abi (C) and other sumo wrestlers resume practice at the late stablemaster Shikoroyama's stable in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2023, ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting on Jan. 14. Shikoroyama, or former sekiwake Terao, died of heart failure aged 60 on Dec. 17.

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Sumo: 1st practice after stablemaster's death

Sumo wrestlers resume practice at the late stablemaster Shikoroyama's stable in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2023, ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting on Jan. 14. Shikoroyama, or former sekiwake Terao, died of heart failure aged 60 on Dec. 17.

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Funeral for ex-sekiwake Terao

A funeral service is held for former sekiwake Terao at his stable in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2023. A fan favorite in the 1980s and 1990s for his handsome face and hard-thrusting sumo, Terao died of heart failure aged 60 on Dec. 17. (Pool photo)

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Funeral for ex-sekiwake Terao

A funeral service is held for former sekiwake Terao at his stable in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2023. A fan favorite in the 1980s and 1990s for his handsome face and hard-thrusting sumo, Terao died of heart failure aged 60 on Dec. 17. (Pool photo)

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Funeral for ex-sekiwake Terao

The coffin of former sekiwake Terao is carried to a hearse in front of his stable in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2023, following his funeral service. A fan favorite in the 1980s and 1990s for his handsome face and hard-thrusting sumo, Terao died of heart failure aged 60 on Dec. 17.

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Funeral for ex-sekiwake Terao

A funeral service is held for former sekiwake Terao at his stable in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2023. A fan favorite in the 1980s and 1990s for his handsome face and hard-thrusting sumo, Terao died of heart failure aged 60 on Dec. 17.

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign In France

Vaccine for Covid. Vaccination of people aged 60 and over. The 2023-2024 seasonal flu vaccination campaign was launched on October 17, while the Covid-19 booster campaign began on October 2. The 2 viruses circulate over the same autumn period. France, Montauban on October 17, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign In France

Flu vaccination. Vaccination of people aged 60 and over. The 2023-2024 seasonal flu vaccination campaign was launched on October 17, while the Covid-19 booster campaign began on October 2. The 2 viruses circulate over the same autumn period. France, Montauban on October 17, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign In France

Flu vaccination. Vaccination of people aged 60 and over. The 2023-2024 seasonal flu vaccination campaign was launched on October 17, while the Covid-19 booster campaign began on October 2. The 2 viruses circulate over the same autumn period. France, Montauban on October 17, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign In France

Flu vaccination. Vaccination of people aged 60 and over. The 2023-2024 seasonal flu vaccination campaign was launched on October 17, while the Covid-19 booster campaign began on October 2. The 2 viruses circulate over the same autumn period. France, Montauban on October 17, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign In France

Vaccine for Covid. Vaccination of people aged 60 and over. The 2023-2024 seasonal flu vaccination campaign was launched on October 17, while the Covid-19 booster campaign began on October 2. The 2 viruses circulate over the same autumn period. France, Montauban on October 17, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign In France

Flu vaccination. Vaccination of people aged 60 and over. The 2023-2024 seasonal flu vaccination campaign was launched on October 17, while the Covid-19 booster campaign began on October 2. The 2 viruses circulate over the same autumn period. France, Montauban on October 17, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign In France

Vaccine for Covid. Vaccination of people aged 60 and over. The 2023-2024 seasonal flu vaccination campaign was launched on October 17, while the Covid-19 booster campaign began on October 2. The 2 viruses circulate over the same autumn period. France, Montauban on October 17, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign In France

Vaccination of people aged 60 and over. The 2023-2024 seasonal flu vaccination campaign was launched on October 17, while the Covid-19 booster campaign began on October 2. The 2 viruses circulate over the same autumn period. France, Montauban on October 17, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign In France

Vaccination of people aged 60 and over. The 2023-2024 seasonal flu vaccination campaign was launched on October 17, while the Covid-19 booster campaign began on October 2. The 2 viruses circulate over the same autumn period. France, Montauban on October 17, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Population Aging in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2023 - Two elderly people ride a mobility scooter on a pedestrian street in Chongqing, China, August 25, 2023. It is reported that by the end of 2022, China's population aged 60 and above will reach 280 million, and the degree of population aging will continue to deepen.

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China Entered A Moderately Aging Society

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2023 - (FILE) Two elderly people talk on the street in Yantai, Shandong province, China, June 24, 2023. By the end of 2022, the number of people aged 60 or above in China reached 280 million, accounting for 19.8 percent of the total population, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

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China Entered A Moderately Aging Society

YANTAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2022 - (FILE) An elderly couple walks on a street in Yantai, Shandong province, China, Oct 29, 2022. By the end of 2022, the number of people aged 60 or above in China reached 280 million, accounting for 19.8 percent of the total population, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

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Study trip held in south China's UNESCO Global Geopark

STORY: Study trip held in south China's UNESCO Global Geopark DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of China Leye-Fengshan Global Geopark 2. various of young people enjoying the tour 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN JUNYU, Study tour institution's teacher STORYLINE: This summer, China's Leye-Fengshan Global Geopark welcomed a group of young geological exploration enthusiasts from all across the country. More than 60 young people aged between 6 and 18, guided by more than 10 mentors and teaching assistants, carried out exploration and research activities at the park. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN JUNYU, Teacher of the study trip "We actually follow a (concept) that allows children to gradually get close to and experience nature, starting from adapting to the environment, then accepting it and challenging it. When they paddled through the cave and saw the light gradually, we could see the expression of being amazed by nature on the face of every

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Population Size of Children in China

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 27, 2023 - Children take part in a painting contest at a park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 27, 2023. On April 19, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly released "China's Child Population in 2020: Facts and Figures". It points out that the size and proportion of children in China's population has been declining since the 1980s. China's child dependency ratio (the ratio of people aged 0-14 to those aged 15-64) fell by nearly 60% between 1980 and 2020.

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Population Size of Children in China

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 27, 2023 - A child plays on a swing at a park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 27, 2023. On April 19, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly released "China's Child Population in 2020: Facts and Figures". It points out that the size and proportion of children in China's population has been declining since the 1980s. China's child dependency ratio (the ratio of people aged 0-14 to those aged 15-64) fell by nearly 60% between 1980 and 2020.

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Population Size of Children in China

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 27, 2023 - Children play at a park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 27, 2023. On April 19, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly released "China's Child Population in 2020: Facts and Figures". It points out that the size and proportion of children in China's population has been declining since the 1980s. China's child dependency ratio (the ratio of people aged 0-14 to those aged 15-64) fell by nearly 60% between 1980 and 2020.

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Population Size of Children in China

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 27, 2023 - Children take part in a fun sports meeting at a park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 27, 2023. On April 19, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly released "China's Child Population in 2020: Facts and Figures". It points out that the size and proportion of children in China's population has been declining since the 1980s. China's child dependency ratio (the ratio of people aged 0-14 to those aged 15-64) fell by nearly 60% between 1980 and 2020.

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Population Size of Children in China

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 27, 2023 - Children play at a park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 27, 2023. On April 19, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly released "China's Child Population in 2020: Facts and Figures". It points out that the size and proportion of children in China's population has been declining since the 1980s. China's child dependency ratio (the ratio of people aged 0-14 to those aged 15-64) fell by nearly 60% between 1980 and 2020.

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Population Size of Children in China

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 27, 2023 - Children play at a park in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 27, 2023. On April 19, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly released "China's Child Population in 2020: Facts and Figures". It points out that the size and proportion of children in China's population has been declining since the 1980s. China's child dependency ratio (the ratio of people aged 0-14 to those aged 15-64) fell by nearly 60% between 1980 and 2020.

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China accelerates vaccination for people aged over 60

STORY: China accelerates vaccination for people aged over 60 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of vaccination for people aged over 60 2. various of Bi Wu'e getting vaccinated 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese) WANG ZHIQIANG, Son of Bi Wu'e 4. various of local communities 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG YUANMEI, Local resident 6. various of Fan Junling getting vaccinated 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FAN JUNLING, Local resident STORYLINE: In China, over 90 percent of the population has been fully vaccinated. As the focus shifts from infection control to prevention and treatment of severe cases, China is accelerating the shots given to people aged over 60, numbering around 267 million. At Heping Hospital in Shanxi Province, 77-year-old Bi Wu'e was accompanied by her son to get vaccinated. Bi said she was not vaccinated timely because of her health conditions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese) WANG ZHIQIANG, Son of Bi Wu'e "It's all for the good of the elderly, to redu

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Aging population becomes urgent challenge in China

HARBIN, China - A woman in a small nursing home in Harbin, northeastern China, says on Nov. 10, 2014, that she seldom sees her children who live far away. The number of senior citizens aged 60 or older in Harbin is approximately 17% larger than in other major cities, prompting the city to boost the amount of subsidies for new nursing homes.

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Addressing aging population becomes urgent in China

HARBIN, China - A female resident sits by the window of a small nursing home in Harbin, northeastern China, on Nov. 10, 2014. The number of senior citizens aged 60 or older in Harbin is approximately 17% larger than in other major cities, prompting the city to boost the amount of subsidies for new nursing homes.

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China faces rapidly aging population

HARBIN, China - A woman prepares lunch for approximately 600 residents in a nursing home in Harbin, northeastern China, on Nov. 10, 2014. The number of senior citizens aged 60 or older in Harbin is approximately 17% larger than in other major cities, prompting the city to boost the amount of subsidies for new nursing homes.

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Actress Sylvia Kristel dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Dutch actress Sylvia Kristel visiting Tokyo in January 1977. The "Emmanuelle" heroine has died aged 60, her agent said Oct. 18, 2012.

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Actress Sylvia Kristel dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Dutch actress Sylvia Kristel holding a press conference in Tokyo in January 1977. The "Emmanuelle" heroine has died aged 60, her agent said Oct. 18, 2012.

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Actress Sylvia Kristel dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in Tokyo in January 1977 shows Dutch actress Sylvia Kristel. The "Emmanuelle" heroine has died aged 60, her agent said Oct. 18, 2012.

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Former Prime Minister Kan

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows former Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan. Kan verbally lashed Tokyo Electric Power Co. officials shortly after the hydrogen explosions at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in March 2011, ordering them to contain the crisis at all costs, company records showed March 15, 2012. ''It doesn't matter if the company executives aged around 60 die at the accident site. I'm going, too,'' Kan is quoted as saying, during his visit to TEPCO's headquarters in the early hours of March 15, 2011.

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Renovated Takashimaya store targets old-aged consumers

TOKYO, Japan - Takashimaya Co.'s outlet in Tokyo's Shinjuku area reopened April 19 after undergoing complete renovation, with expectations that the major department store will attract more old-aged consumers now that baby boomers aged around 60 are retiring. Photo shows customers heading for their favorite corners.