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Maiden's Tower in Istanbul reopens in original outlook after 2 years of restoration

STORY: Maiden's Tower in Istanbul reopens in original outlook after 2 years of restoration DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Maiden's Tower in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of Maiden's Tower light and sound show STORYLINE: The Maiden's Tower, one of the iconic structures in Istanbul of Türkiye, reopened with a grand ceremony on Thursday after two years of restoration. After a meticulous restoration, the Byzantine structure, dating back to 410 BC, was transformed into a monumental museum with a new facade identical to its original outlook. A spectacular light and sound show was held in the evening, attracting many Istanbul residents and tourists to the Bosphorus shores to watch the event. The restoration process was initiated in 2021 by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and led by a group of prominent experts, including architects and historians. "The general purpose of the restoration work was to clear

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Tokyo taxi operator adds electric vehicles to fleet

TOKYO, Japan - Two Mitsubishi Motors Corp. i-MiEV electric cars introduced by Hinomaru Limousine Co. as taxis are seen in Tokyo on March 25, 2010, as the company added two vehicles to its fleet for use primarily in the central business district in the capital on weekdays. The fare for the initial 2 kilometers of travel will be identical to that of gasoline-powered taxis at 710 yen.

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Japan's ibis chick named 'Yu Yu'

Japan's first ibis bred in captivity has been named ''Yu Yu,'' which consists of two identical Chinese characters meaning ''excellent'' or ''gentle.'' Photo shows Environment Agency chief Kenji Manabe announcing the name at the agency July 2.

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Italy and Canada whiz to dead heat

Italy's Guenther Huber and Antonio Tartaglia do battle with the G-forces on route to a share of the gold medal with Canada in the Olympic two-man bobsleigh on Feb. 15. Both pairs finished with an identical combined time of 3 minutes 37.24 seconds after four runs at Nagano's Spiral track.

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Canada races to dead heat with Italy

Canada's Pierre Lueders and David MacEachern tear down Nagano's Spiral track on Feb. 15 on their way to a dead heat with Italy in the Olympic two-man bobsleigh. Canada and Italy shared the gold medal with an identical combined time of 3 minutes, 37.24 seconds.

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Tokyo taxi operator adds electric vehicles to fleet

TOKYO, Japan - Two Mitsubishi Motors Corp. i-MiEV electric cars introduced by Hinomaru Limousine Co. as taxis are seen in Tokyo on March 25, 2010, as the company added two vehicles to its fleet for use primarily in the central business district in the capital on weekdays. The fare for the initial 2 kilometers of travel will be identical to that of gasoline-powered taxis at 710 yen. (Kyodo)

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Yokohama railway station

Yokohama Station was designed by R.P. Bridgens and built in 1871, at the same time as Shinbashi Station. The framework of the building was wood and the exterior stone. The two stations were identical. A European taste can be observed in the facade with stained windows.==Date:unknown, Place:Yokohama, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐41‐0]

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A mercer

A woman sits in a kimono shop looking at material. A maid sits across from her. Two clerks sit in the shop, and rolls of material are hanging all over the back wall. (Identical to number 25-70, but the top, bottom and sides have been trimmed.)==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number31‐62‐0]

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Lake Chuzenji

The view of Chuguji in Futarasan Shrine on the north shore of Lake Chuzenji. By the shores of the lake are huts for ascetics. An avalanche of earth and rocks destroyed the Kannondo and the two huts to the left of the torii in 1902. Three women and a helmsman can be seen in the boat. Identical to the photo numbered 11-20.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number31‐31‐0]

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Forged cigarettes found in 3 prefectures near Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) has found at least 68 elaborately forged cigarette packs made to resemble two famous brands in Ibaraki, Saitama and Gunma prefectures. The photo, delivered by the Japanese tobacco monopoly in Tokyo on June 19, shows a genuine Mild Seven Lights package (L) and a forged one (R). The forged packs are almost identical to the genuine products except for subtle package distinctions, such as a missing bar code and a wrongly printed Chinese character, but the cigarettes taste very different.

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Japan's ibis chick named 'Yu Yu'

Japan's first ibis bred in captivity has been named ''Yu Yu,'' which consists of two identical Chinese characters meaning ''excellent'' or ''gentle.'' Photo shows Environment Agency chief Kenji Manabe announcing the name at the agency July 2.