Horse parade in northeastern Japan

Horse parade in northeastern Japan

Photo taken in Takizawa in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on June 14, 2025, shows the Chagu Chagu Umakko parade of colorfully clad farm horses. The annual event is designated as a national intangible folklore cultural asset.

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo

Giant pandas, (from top L, clockwise) Rauhin, Yuihin, Fuhin and Saihin, are pictured at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on May 11, 2025, Sept. 18, 2022, Dec. 24, 2024 and Aug. 14, 2024, respectively. All four giant pandas on loan to the western Japan zoo are set to leave on June 28, 2025, to return to China.

Aftermath of March earthquake in Myanmar

Aftermath of March earthquake in Myanmar

Temporary housing, funded by China, is almost complete on June 14, 2025, in Mandalay, central Myanmar, devastated by a powerful earthquake on March 28.

Aftermath of March earthquake in Myanmar

Aftermath of March earthquake in Myanmar

Temporary housing, funded by China, is under construction on June 14, 2025, in Mandalay, central Myanmar, devastated by a powerful earthquake on March 28.

Japan's Princess Kako in Brazil

Japan's Princess Kako in Brazil

Japan's Princess Kako (L) meets with a man of Japanese descent in Foz do Iguacu on June 14, 2025, during her official visit to Brazil.

Japan's Princess Kako in Brazil

Japan's Princess Kako in Brazil

Japan's Princess Kako (L) meets with a Japanese immigrant in Foz do Iguacu on June 14, 2025, during her official visit to Brazil.

Baseball: Ohtani set for pitching return

Baseball: Ohtani set for pitching return

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a bullpen session on June 14, 2025, ahead of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Ohtani's club said the same day that the two-way player, who last pitched in 2023, will make his debut on the mound in a Dodgers uniform on June 16, starting against the San Diego Padres.

Baseball: Ohtani set for pitching return

Baseball: Ohtani set for pitching return

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers (17) talks with his pitching coach (L, front) after throwing a bullpen session on June 14, 2025, ahead of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Ohtani's club said on June 15 that the two-way player, who last pitched in 2023, will make his debut on the mound in a Dodgers uniform on June 16, starting against the San Diego Padres.

Baseball: Ohtani set for pitching return

Baseball: Ohtani set for pitching return

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers (17) talks with his pitching coach (L, front) after throwing a bullpen session on June 14, 2025, ahead of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Ohtani's club said on June 15 that the two-way player, who last pitched in 2023, will make his debut on the mound in a Dodgers uniform on June 16, starting against the San Diego Padres.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

Football: Club World Cup

Football: Club World Cup

Lionel Messi (R) of Inter Miami crosses the ball during the second half of a FIFA Club World Cup Group A match against Al Ahly in Miami, Florida, on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture is pictured after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) fist bumps Teoscar Hernandez after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.

Golf: U.S. Open

Golf: U.S. Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is greeted by Teoscar Hernandez after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.

Golf: U.S. Open

Golf: U.S. Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 14, 2025.

Golf: U.S. Open

Golf: U.S. Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 14, 2025.

Golf: U.S. Open

Golf: U.S. Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan is pictured after finishing the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 14, 2025.

Golf: U.S. Open

Golf: U.S. Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 14, 2025.

Baseball clinic by ex-Yankees slugger Matsui

Baseball clinic by ex-Yankees slugger Matsui

Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui holds a baseball clinic for children in New York on June 14, 2025.

Baseball clinic by ex-Yankees slugger Matsui

Baseball clinic by ex-Yankees slugger Matsui

Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui holds a baseball clinic for children in New York on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025

Football: Club World Cup

Football: Club World Cup

Former England star David Beckham waves during the FIFA Club World Cup opener between Inter Miami and Al Ahly in Miami, Florida, on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025

Football: Club World Cup

Football: Club World Cup

Lionel Messi (R) of Inter Miami crosses the ball during the second half of a FIFA Club World Cup Group A match against Al Ahly in Miami, Florida, on June 14, 2025.

Football: Club World Cup

Football: Club World Cup

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami takes a corner kick during the second half of a FIFA Club World Cup Group A match against Al Ahly in Miami, Florida, on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs pops out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs is pictured after being called out on strikes in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 14, 2025.

Football: Club World Cup

Football: Club World Cup

Lionel Messi (C) of Inter Miami dribbles the ball during the second half of a FIFA Club World Cup Group A match against Al Ahly in Miami, Florida, on June 14, 2025.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game and 250th in MLB career, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.