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Adopted in June 1989, Tokyo's official symbol has three arcs forming the letter T for Tokyo in the shape of a vivid green ginkgo leaf. It symbolizes Tokyo's future growth and prosperity, charm, and tranquility.

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NARITA, JAPAN - MARCH 10: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio arrives at Narita International Airport on March 10, 2010 in Narita, Japan. Tokyo Narita International Airport
Celtic legends pose for a picture after winning the Dubai Football 7'S 2010 in the Gulf emirate on March 13, 2010. The green and white hoops of Celtic Legends triumphed at the inaugural Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s, with an emphatic 3-2 Golden Goal victory against favourites AC Milan, while in the professionals final, Greek side Olympiacos defeated Leeds United by 2-0. Dubai
NEW YORK - MARCH 10: Actor Hugh Jackman attends the premiere of 'City Island' at The Directors Guild of America Theater on March 10, 2010 in New York City. Hugh Jackman
Japan's Yasuhito Endo, top, jumps on Shinji Okazaki after Okazaki scored a goal against Bahrain during their AFC Asia Cup 2011 Qatar qualifier soccer match at the Toyota Stadium in Toyota city, central Japan, Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Japan national football team
Mitsubishi Electric Solar Panels at the Port of West Sacramento. Mitsubishi
To go with focus story India-China-Asia-technology-women-rights by Ben Sheppard A lone Indian woman (3rd L) waits for a bus at a bus-stop with other male travellers in New Delhi on March 17, 2010. While having a scan, a pregnant woman in India is not allowed to learn the gender of her unborn child. But her bill might be presented in a file coloured blue or pink -- and the meaning is clear. The method of skirting around the law is one of many reasons why 85 million women are described as 'missing' from India and China due to the abortion of female foetuses, female infanticide and death through neglect. Asia
Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Snyder, left, and Seattle Mariners' pitcher Cliff Lee confront each other during the third inning of a spring baseball game at Tucson Electric Park on Monday, March 15, 2010 in Tucson, Ariz. Lee was ejected for throwing at Snyder. Seattle
Runners pass by the stars along Hollywood Boulevard during the Los Angeles Marathon in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Hollywood
A worker walks underneath a Japan Airlines jet at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. Japan Airlines filed for bankruptcy Tuesday in one of the nation's largest corporate failures, entering a restructuring from which it seeks to emerge leaner, smarter and free of crippling debt. Haneda Airport
In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, fireworks explode over the People's Square in Giuyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province early Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, the New Year's Day on China's lunar calendar. China
California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass D-Los Angeles, right, responds to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signing an executive order eliminating 22,000 part-time and temporary positions and ordered that 200,000 state workers receive the federal minimum wage during a news conference in her office at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Los Angeles
A Continental Airlines plane prepares to land at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, April 3, 2008, in this photo taken from San Francisco Bay. Continental Airlines, Inc.
The FIFA World Cup trophy is on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup. FIFA World Cup
Miss Guam Racine Manley, right, snaps a picture of Miss China Jingyao Wang during a visit by the contestants of the Miss Universe 2009 beauty pageant to the Humidor Cigar Factory in Nassau, Bahamas, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. Contestants from 85 countries will compete for the coveted crown of Miss Universe 2009 on August 23. Guam
Policemen man the entrance to the Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court in Shanghai on March 22, 2010 during the trial of four Rio Tinto employees. Australian national Stern Hu and three Chinese employees of the mining giant will be in the dock on bribery and trade secrets charges in a case that has upset Australia and raised questions about the rule of law in China. Shanghai
Boeing Co. 737 fuselages travel on rail cars on their way to Boeing's assembly plant in Renton, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, in Seattle. The fuselages are built in Kansas by Spirit AeroSystems. Boeing
Children's Hospital of Michigan is shown in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The Detroit Medical Center has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Vanguard has agreed to $500 million in specific projects, including $170 million for a new Children's Hospital tower, $75 million for a new cardiovascular institute and outpatient building, and improvements to several other facilities. The other $350 million will be for ongoing repairs and capital and equipment needs. Detroit
HONOLULU - FEBRUARY 27: Cars and tents line Round Top Drive in Honolulu Hawaii on February 27, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Residents stocked up on food and emergency supplies in preparation for a potentially damaging tsunami, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile which sent waves across the Pacific Ocean. Before evening Pacific Time the tsunami warning was canceled by the Tsunami Warning Center. In Chile so far over 100 deaths have been reported with numbers expected to rise. Honolulu

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A man takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

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A man takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

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Two women takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

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Two women takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

AFP 

A woman takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

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A woman takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

AFP 

Cherry blossoms are pictured in bloom at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

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Cherry blossoms are pictured in bloom at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

AFP 

American actor Johnny Depp (R) hides behind film director Tim Burton during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American actor Johnny Depp (R) hides behind film director Tim Burton during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American actor Johnny Depp (R) and film director Tim Burton share smiles during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American actor Johnny Depp (R) and film director Tim Burton share smiles during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

AFP 

American actor Johnny Depp (R) hides behind film director Tim Burton during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American actor Johnny Depp (R) hides behind film director Tim Burton during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

AFP 

American actor Johnny Depp (R) and film director Tim Burton react during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American actor Johnny Depp (R) and film director Tim Burton react during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

AFP 

American actor Johnny Depp (R) and film director Tim Burton wave during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American actor Johnny Depp (R) and film director Tim Burton wave during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American film director Tim Burton waves at a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American film director Tim Burton waves at a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American actor Johnny Depp waves during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American actor Johnny Depp waves during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton attend the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton attend the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton attend the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton attend the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Director Tim Burton attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Director Tim Burton attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton attend the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton attend the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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TOKYO - MARCH 22: Actor Johnny Depp attends the 'Alice In Wonderland' press conference at Park Hyatt Tokyo on March 22, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on April 17 in Japan.

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A man takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

CloseCaption
A man takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

AFP 

Two women takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

CloseCaption
Two women takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

AFP 

A woman takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

CloseCaption
A woman takes pictures of bloomed cherry blossoms at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

AFP 

Cherry blossoms are pictured in bloom at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

CloseCaption
Cherry blossoms are pictured in bloom at Tokyo's Ueno park on March 22, 2010. Japan's meteorological agency announced that the annual event, where millions of Japanese visit parks, shrines and gardens in the Tokyo area come out to view the blossoms, bloomed six days earlier than on average.

AFP 

American actor Johnny Depp (R) hides behind film director Tim Burton during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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American actor Johnny Depp (R) hides behind film director Tim Burton during a photo call before a press conference for his latest movie 'Alice in Wonderland' in Tokyo on March 22, 2010. Depp and film Director Tim Burton are here to attend the Japan premiere of their movie.

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