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Okinawa Gov. Nakaima leaves office

NAHA, Japan - Hirokazu Nakaima, the governor of Japan's southernmost prefecture Okinawa, attends his farewell press conference at the prefectural offices in Naha on Dec. 9, 2014. On the planned relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station, Nakaima said, "It seems only halfway through." Nakaima, who served two four-year terms, is being replaced by former Naha Mayor Takeshi Onaga.

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New internal affairs minister Masuda was reformist governor

TOKYO, Japan - New Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Hiroya Masuda speaks at his inaugural press conference on Aug. 27. Masuda served as Iwate governor for three four-year terms until April 2007 and was known as a reformist governor.

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Ex-Tokyo Gov. Shunichi Suzuki dies at 99

TOKYO, Japan - In this file photo taken in April 1991, Shunichi Suzuki sits in the Tokyo governor's room at the Tokyo metropolitan government office in the capital's Shinjuku district on the first day of work after it was moved from Yurakucho in Chiyoda Ward. Suzuki, who served four four-year terms as governor of the capital from 1979, died on May 14, 2010. He was 99.

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Ex-Tokyo Gov. Shunichi Suzuki dies at 99

TOKYO, Japan - Former Tokyo Gov. Shunichi Suzuki (file photo taken in February, 1983), known for moving the metropolitan government office to the Shinjuku district after establishing the basis for local autonomy when he was a bureaucrat, died on May 14, 2010. He was 99. Suzuki served four four-year terms as governor of the capital from 1979, during which he restored the city's fiscal health and moved the government building to Shinjuku Ward from Yurakucho in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward in March 1991.

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Kanagawa approves limiting governor's tenure, 1st in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Members of the Kanagawa prefectural assembly vote on Oct. 12 for an ordinance limiting the prefectural governor's tenure to three four-year terms. According to the prefecture, it is the first ordinance in Japan explicitly setting a term limit.

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Ex-Miyagi Gov. Asano mulls running in Tokyo governor race

TOKYO, Japan - Former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano speaks to reporters on Feb. 28 after announcing that he is considering a run for Tokyo governor in the Tokyo gubernatorial election in April to stop incumbent Gov. Shintaro Ishihara from getting a third four-year term. Asano served as governor of Miyagi for three terms through 2005.

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Southpaw Ishii rejoins Yakult on 2-year deal

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhisa Ishii (L) smiles during a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20 after he and the Yakult Swallows agreed on terms that will see the left-hander return to Japanese baseball after a four-year stint in the major leagues.

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Kanemoto agrees to terms with Hanshin Tigers

OKAYAMA, Japan - Free agent outfielder Tomoaki Kanemoto smiles at a news conference at an Okayama hotel after accepting a four-year, 1.2 billion yen contract offer from the Hanshin Tigers in their second round of negotiations Nov. 15. Kanemoto, who played for the Hiroshima Carp for the last 11 seasons, agreed to terms in an hourlong meeting with manager Senichi Hoshino and club officials in Okayama where the Tigers are holding a training camp.

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JFA lines Zico up as next Japan manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Brazil international Zico (in file photo) is set to take over as manager of Japan's national soccer team, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on July 3. If the JFA can agree personal terms with Zico, the 49-year-old will take over from Frenchman Philippe Troussier and is expected to sign a four-year contract through to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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Ishii, Dodgers agree to 4-year, $12.2 million deal

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese left-hander Kazuhisa Ishii (L) shows off his jersey at a news conferfence in Los Angeles on Feb. 8 after coming to terms with the Dodgers for a four-year contract to pitch for the team. Introducing Ishii to the media is Dodgers General Manager Dan Evans. (MLB)

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Ex-Okinawa Gov. Ota announces candidacy in upper house race

NAHA, Japan - Former Okinawa Gov. Masahide Ota (R), along with Takako Doi (L), leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), holds a press conference in Naha on April 17. Ota, 75, who served two four-year terms as governor, said he will run in this July's House of Councillors election in the proportional representation section on the SDP ticket.

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Former FIA President Max Mosley Dead At 81

File photo dated October 23, 2009 of Max Mosley arriving at the hotel Westin in Paris, France. Jean Todt was elected president of motor racings governing body FIA beating Finnish candidate Ari Vatanen. Todt was the big favorite after getting backing from outgoing FIA president Max Mosley and Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone. The 63-year-old Frenchman was elected to a four-year term, beating Vatanen 135-49 in the voting at FIAs annual general meeting in Paris. The FIA said 12 votes were ruled as invalid or abstentions. - Max Mosley, the former president of motor sports' world governing body the FIA, has died aged 81. Mosley became FIA president in 1993 after serving in previous administrative roles in motor sport, including within Formula One. He served three terms as president before standing down in 2009. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former FIA President Max Mosley Dead At 81

File photo dated October 23, 2009 of Max Mosley arriving at the hotel Westin in Paris, France. Jean Todt was elected president of motor racings governing body FIA beating Finnish candidate Ari Vatanen. Todt was the big favorite after getting backing from outgoing FIA president Max Mosley and Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone. The 63-year-old Frenchman was elected to a four-year term, beating Vatanen 135-49 in the voting at FIAs annual general meeting in Paris. The FIA said 12 votes were ruled as invalid or abstentions. - Max Mosley, the former president of motor sports' world governing body the FIA, has died aged 81. Mosley became FIA president in 1993 after serving in previous administrative roles in motor sport, including within Formula One. He served three terms as president before standing down in 2009. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ex-Miyagi Gov. Asano mulls running in Tokyo governor race

TOKYO, Japan - Former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano speaks to reporters on Feb. 28 after announcing that he is considering a run for Tokyo governor in the Tokyo gubernatorial election in April to stop incumbent Gov. Shintaro Ishihara from getting a third four-year term. Asano served as governor of Miyagi for three terms through 2005. (Kyodo)

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New internal affairs minister Masuda was reformist governor

TOKYO, Japan - New Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Hiroya Masuda speaks at his inaugural press conference on Aug. 27. Masuda served as Iwate governor for three four-year terms until April 2007 and was known as a reformist governor. (Kyodo)

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Kanagawa approves limiting governor's tenure, 1st in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Members of the Kanagawa prefectural assembly vote on Oct. 12 for an ordinance limiting the prefectural governor's tenure to three four-year terms. According to the prefecture, it is the first ordinance in Japan explicitly setting a term limit. (Kyodo)

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JFA lines Zico up as next Japan manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Brazil international Zico (in file photo) is set to take over as manager of Japan's national soccer team, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on July 3. If the JFA can agree personal terms with Zico, the 49-year-old will take over from Frenchman Philippe Troussier and is expected to sign a four-year contract through to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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Southpaw Ishii rejoins Yakult on 2-year deal

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhisa Ishii (L) smiles during a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20 after he and the Yakult Swallows agreed on terms that will see the left-hander return to Japanese baseball after a four-year stint in the major leagues. (Kyodo)

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Ex-Tokyo Gov. Shunichi Suzuki dies at 99

TOKYO, Japan - Former Tokyo Gov. Shunichi Suzuki (file photo taken in February, 1983), known for moving the metropolitan government office to the Shinjuku district after establishing the basis for local autonomy when he was a bureaucrat, died on May 14, 2010. He was 99. Suzuki served four four-year terms as governor of the capital from 1979, during which he restored the city's fiscal health and moved the government building to Shinjuku Ward from Yurakucho in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward in March 1991. (Kyodo)

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Ex-Tokyo Gov. Shunichi Suzuki dies at 99

TOKYO, Japan - In this file photo taken in April 1991, Shunichi Suzuki sits in the Tokyo governor's room at the Tokyo metropolitan government office in the capital's Shinjuku district on the first day of work after it was moved from Yurakucho in Chiyoda Ward. Suzuki, who served four four-year terms as governor of the capital from 1979, died on May 14, 2010. He was 99. (Kyodo)

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Ishii, Dodgers agree to 4-year, $12.2 million deal

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese left-hander Kazuhisa Ishii (L) shows off his jersey at a news conferfence in Los Angeles on Feb. 8 after coming to terms with the Dodgers for a four-year contract to pitch for the team. Introducing Ishii to the media is Dodgers General Manager Dan Evans. (MLB)

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Okinawa Gov. Nakaima leaves office

NAHA, Japan - Hirokazu Nakaima, the governor of Japan's southernmost prefecture Okinawa, attends his farewell press conference at the prefectural offices in Naha on Dec. 9, 2014. On the planned relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station, Nakaima said, "It seems only halfway through." Nakaima, who served two four-year terms, is being replaced by former Naha Mayor Takeshi Onaga. (Kyodo)

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Kanemoto agrees to terms with Hanshin Tigers

OKAYAMA, Japan - Free agent outfielder Tomoaki Kanemoto smiles at a news conference at an Okayama hotel after accepting a four-year, 1.2 billion yen contract offer from the Hanshin Tigers in their second round of negotiations Nov. 15. Kanemoto, who played for the Hiroshima Carp for the last 11 seasons, agreed to terms in an hourlong meeting with manager Senichi Hoshino and club officials in Okayama where the Tigers are holding a training camp. (Kyodo)

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Ex-Okinawa Gov. Ota announces candidacy in upper house race

NAHA, Japan - Former Okinawa Gov. Masahide Ota (R), along with Takako Doi (L), leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), holds a press conference in Naha on April 17. Ota, 75, who served two four-year terms as governor, said he will run in this July's House of Councillors election in the proportional representation section on the SDP ticket.