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Season's 1st Bonito catch in northeastern Japan

Season's 1st Bonito catch in northeastern Japan

The season's first catch of bonito at Onahama port in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is landed on June 15, 2026.

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Season's 1st Bonito catch in northeastern Japan

Season's 1st Bonito catch in northeastern Japan

The season's first catch of bonito at Onahama port in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is landed on June 15, 2026.

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Shrimp fishing in northern Japan

Shrimp fishing in northern Japan

The season's first catch of Hokkai shrimps is pictured on a sailing boat in Notsuke Bay off Betsukai in Hokkaido, northern Japan, as the season for traditional shrimp fishing using sailing boats starts on June 15, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (on the mound) watches shortstop Mookie Betts (50) catch a liner by the Pittsburgh Pirates Bryan Reynolds (back) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out at the wall on a ball hit by Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out at the wall on a ball hit by Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out at the wall on a ball hit by Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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China: Runaway Pig Halts Highway Traffic in Xi’an

A highway in Xi'an was brought to a standstill — not by an accident, but by a large pig on the road. Traffic police officers attempted to catch it with a rope, but the animal bolted toward the roadside. Officers then surrounded it together, turning the highway into an unexpected chase scene until the situation was brought under control.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch ahead of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco on April 21, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch ahead of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco on April 21, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto plays catch ahead of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles while playing catch ahead of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch ahead of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch ahead of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch ahead of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani fails to catch a ball hit by Brayan Rocchio of the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attempts to catch a ball hit by Brayan Rocchio of the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attempts to catch a ball hit by Brayan Rocchio of the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attempts to catch a ball hit by Brayan Rocchio of the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 31, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei plays catch ahead of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Otani plays catch ahead of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai plays catch during the team's spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai plays catch during the team's spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 16, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 16, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga plays catch during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 16, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 16, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 16, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 15, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Japan plays catch in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, ahead of the Japanese team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Japan plays catch in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, ahead of the Japanese team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch during a practice session in Miami, Florida, on March 11, 2026, ahead of the team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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China: Quick-Thinking Man Catches Dog Falling From Two-Story Rooftop in Sichuan

On March 11, 2026, in Nanchong, Sichuan, China, a man caught a small dog mid-air after it leapt off a two-story rooftop. Reacting instantly, he stretched out his arms and made the catch just in time, leaving the dog unharmed.

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World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch during a practice session in Miami, Florida, on March 11, 2026, ahead of the team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch during a practice session in Miami, Florida, on March 11, 2026, ahead of the team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch during a practice session in Miami, Florida, on March 11, 2026, ahead of the team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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China: Two Villagers Haul Monster 100kg Grouper Through Hainan Village

On October 27, 2025, in Hainan, located in southern China, two villagers were seen walking into town carrying a massive grouper tied to a wooden pole. The fish swung heavily between them as villagers gathered to watch. People marveled at the size of the catch, estimating it weighed more than one hundred kilograms. Such a giant grouper was extremely rare in the area. No one knew exactly how they managed to haul it in, but the impressive scene quickly drew admiration from the entire village.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 9, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 9, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 9, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai plays catch during the team's spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on March 8, 2026.

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