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Japan: Early-Blooming Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Reached Best Viewing Period 3

The early-blooming Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms with deep pink petals reached their best viewing period, after starting to bloom in late January, about a week earlier than usual.

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Japan: Early-Blooming Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Reached Best Viewing Period 2

The early-blooming Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms with deep pink petals reached their best viewing period, after starting to bloom in late January, about a week earlier than usual.

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Japan: Early-Blooming Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Reached Best Viewing Period

The early-blooming Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms with deep pink petals reached their best viewing period, after starting to bloom in late January, about a week earlier than usual.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga throws a spring training bullpen session in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga throws a spring training bullpen session in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes batting practice during a spring training session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes batting practice during a spring training session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes batting practice during a spring training session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami chats during a spring training session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (R) works out during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano plays catch during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano autographs a ball for a fan during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano autographs a ball for a fan during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano plays catch during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano takes fielding practice during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai throws a bullpen session during spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes part in a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi heads to the ground for spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi smiles during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai throws a bullpen session during spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai meets the press after a spring training session in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai (R) plays catch during spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai throws a bullpen session during spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai throws a bullpen session during spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai smiles during a spring training pitching session in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai throws a bullpen session during spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Pakistan: Traditional Basant Kite Festival Returns to Lahore After Past Safety Bans

The ancient Basant festival returned to the streets of Lahore for the first time in nearly two decades, marking the arrival of spring with traditional kite flying. The event was banned in 2007 following years of fatalities and injuries caused by sharp kite strings, falls from rooftops, and aerial firing.

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Pakistan: Traditional Basant Kite Festival Returns to Lahore After Past Safety Bans 2

The ancient Basant festival returned to the streets of Lahore for the first time in nearly two decades, marking the arrival of spring with traditional kite flying. The event was banned in 2007 following years of fatalities and injuries caused by sharp kite strings, falls from rooftops, and aerial firing.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 8, 2026, training independently for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before the team's spring camp for position players opens on Feb. 15.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 8, 2026, training independently for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before the team's spring camp for position players opens on Feb. 15.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 8, 2026, training independently for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before the team's spring camp for position players opens on Feb. 15.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino (R) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japan Business Federation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Combined photo shows Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) and Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino holding talks in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, effectively starting the year's spring wage negotiations.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui speaks to the press after a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino meets the press after a meeting with the Japan Business Federation in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

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[Breaking News]Conger eels at northeastern Japan aquarium

SENDAI, Japan, Jan. 20 Kyodo - Video taken at Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2026, shows conger eels protruding from pipes resembling "ehomaki" sushi rolls that are eaten on Setsubun day on Feb. 3 marking the turn from winter to spring. The annual event at the aquarium ends on Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

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Conger eels at northeastern Japan aquarium

Photo taken at Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2026, shows conger eels protruding from pipes resembling "ehomaki" sushi rolls that are eaten on Setsubun day on Feb. 3 marking the turn from winter to spring. The annual event at the aquarium ends on Feb. 8.

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Conger eels at northeastern Japan aquarium

Photo taken at Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2026, shows conger eels protruding from pipes resembling "ehomaki" sushi rolls that are eaten on Setsubun day on Feb. 3 marking the turn from winter to spring. The annual event at the aquarium ends on Feb. 8.