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Japanese pianist Aimi Kobayashi poses for a photo in Warsaw on Oct. 20, 2021. She finished in fourth place in the 18th edition of the prestigious Frederic Chopin international piano competition. (Kyodo)==Kyodo
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Japan's Kyohei Sorita (L) hugs compatriot Aimi Kobayashi in Warsaw on Oct. 21, 2021, following the announcement that they finished in second and fourth place, respectively, in the 18th edition of the
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