Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Photo taken Nov. 6, 2025, shows the season's first catch of Echizen crabs in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan.

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

An auction is held for the season's first catch of Echizen crabs in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 6, 2025.

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

An auction is held for the season's first catch of Echizen crabs in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 6, 2025.

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

An auction is held for the season's first catch of Echizen crabs in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 6, 2025.

Season's 1st saury catch in Chiba

Season's 1st saury catch in Chiba

Photo taken on Sept. 4, 2025, shows the season's first haul of saury landed at a port in Choshi in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan.

Season's 1st saury catch in Chiba

Season's 1st saury catch in Chiba

Photo taken on Sept. 4, 2025, shows the season's first haul of saury landed at a port in Choshi in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan.

Season's 1st saury catch in Chiba

Season's 1st saury catch in Chiba

Photo taken on Sept. 4, 2025, shows the season's first haul of saury landed at a port in Choshi in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan.

Season's 1st saury catch in Chiba

Season's 1st saury catch in Chiba

Photo taken on Sept. 4, 2025, shows the season's first haul of saury landed at a port in Choshi in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan.

[Breaking News]Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

TOTTORI, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, covered with snow for the first time this season on Nov. 19, 2024. (Kyodo)

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, covered with snow for the first time this season on Nov. 19, 2024.

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, covered with snow for the first time this season on Nov. 19, 2024.

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, covered with snow for the first time this season on Nov. 19, 2024.

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, covered with snow for the first time this season on Nov. 19, 2024.

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Mt. Daisen covered with season's 1st snow

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, covered with snow for the first time this season on Nov. 19, 2024.

Season's 1st snow accumulation in Sapporo

Season's 1st snow accumulation in Sapporo

A person walks in Odori park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Nov. 7, 2024, as the northern Japan city witnesses its first snow accumulation of the season.

Season's 1st snow crab auction in Tottori

Season's 1st snow crab auction in Tottori

A ceremony for the season's first auction of snow crabs is held at Sakai port in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 7, 2024, as fishing of the winter delicacy began west of Toyama Prefecture in the Sea of Japan the day before.

Season's 1st bonito catch in northeastern Japan

Season's 1st bonito catch in northeastern Japan

The season's first bonito catch is landed at Onahama port in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 25, 2024.

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Tottori,Japan, May 21 Kyodo -Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following this season's first catch at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 21, 2024.(Kyodo)

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following this season's first catch at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 21, 2024.

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

This season's first catch of bluefin tuna is offloaded at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 21, 2024.

Mt. Daisen gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Daisen gets season's 1st snowcap

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2023, shows Daisen National Park Centre, a base for hikers, in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 13, 2023, the day that the season's first snowcap was observed on Mt. Daisen.

Mt. Daisen gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Daisen gets season's 1st snowcap

The first snowcap of the season is observed atop Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 13, 2023.

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Photo taken Nov. 8, 2023, shows the season's first catch of Echizen crabs in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan.

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

An auction is held for the season's first catch of Echizen crabs in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 8, 2023.

Season's 1st snow crab auction in Tottori

Season's 1st snow crab auction in Tottori

Photo shows snow crabs at Tottori port in the western Japan prefecture of Tottori on Nov. 7, 2023, as the season's first auction of the winter delicacy is held there.

Season's 1st snow crab auction in Tottori

Season's 1st snow crab auction in Tottori

Photo shows snow crabs at Tottori port in the western Japan prefecture of Tottori on Nov. 7, 2023, as the season's first auction of the winter delicacy is held there.

Season's 1st snow crab auction in Tottori

Season's 1st snow crab auction in Tottori

The season's first auction of snow crabs is held at Tottori port in the western Japan prefecture of Tottori on Nov. 7, 2023.

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following the landing of the season's first catch at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following the landing of the season's first catch at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are landed in the season's first haul at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are landed in the season's first haul at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are landed in the season's first haul at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

ECHIZEN, Japan, Nov. 6 Kyodo - An auction takes place for the season's first catch of Echizen crabs in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 6, 2018.

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

Season's 1st catch of Echizen crabs

ECHIZEN, Japan, Nov. 6 Kyodo - Photo taken Nov. 6, 2018, shows the season's first catch of Echizen crabs in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

TOKYO, Oct. 11 Kyodo - Mt. Fuji, a World Cultural Heritage site which stands between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, is covered with a thin layer of snow for the first time this season on Oct. 11, 2015. The first snowcap on the 3,776-meter mountain is 11 days later than average but five days earlier than last year.

'Miko' oranges offered at season's 1st auction

'Miko' oranges offered at season's 1st auction

OITA, Japan - Oranges of the "Miko" (pretty girl) brand are offered at the first auction of this season in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014. The oranges, harvested in nearby Kitsuki, are known for their bright color and soft flesh.

Snowboarders enjoy season's 1st ski resort opening in Japan

Snowboarders enjoy season's 1st ski resort opening in Japan

SUSONO, Japan - Two snowboarders donning Halloween costumes enjoy a run on the slopes of Mt. Fuji in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 17, 2014, at Snow Town Yeti, the first outdoor ski resort to open in Japan this season.

Snowboarders enjoy season's 1st ski resort opening in Japan

Snowboarders enjoy season's 1st ski resort opening in Japan

SUSONO, Japan - A snowboarder dressed in a Halloween costume resembling Mt. Fuji enjoys a run on the slopes of the World Heritage site in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 17, 2014, at Snow Town Yeti, the first outdoor ski resort to open in Japan this season.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 16, 2014. The 3,776-meter mountain got its first snowcap of the season the same day, 16 days later than average but three days earlier than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory said.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 16, 2014. Miho-no-matsubara, a seashore area lined with pine trees, is seen in the foreground. The 3,776-meter mountain got its first snowcap of the season the same day, 16 days later than average but three days earlier than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory said.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 16, 2014. The 3,776-meter mountain got its first snowcap of the season the same day, 16 days later than average but three days earlier than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory said.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 16, 2014. The 3,776-meter mountain got its first snowcap of the season the same day, 16 days later than average but three days earlier than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory said.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 16, 2014. The 3,776-meter mountain got its first snowcap of the season the same day, 16 days later than average but three days earlier than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory said.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan - Photo taken from an area in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 16, 2014. The 3,776-meter mountain got its first snowcap of the season the same day, 16 days later than average but three days earlier than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory said.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan - Photo taken from an area in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 16, 2014. The 3,776-meter mountain got its first snowcap of the season the same day, 16 days later than average but three days earlier than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory said.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan - Photo taken from an area in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 16, 2014. The 3,776-meter mountain got its first snowcap of the season the same day, 16 days later than average but three days earlier than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory said.

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

Mt. Fuji gets season's 1st snowcap

OSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken from Tokyo's Izu Oshima Island shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, covered with a thin layer of snow on Oct. 16, 2014. The 3,776-meter mountain got its first snowcap of the season the same day, 16 days later than average but three days earlier than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory said.

Season's 1st group of Bewick's swans arrives for wintering

Season's 1st group of Bewick's swans arrives for wintering

YONAGO, Japan - Bewick's swans gather at a water bird sanctuary in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014, the first group of swans to arrive in the wintering season.

Season's 1st red snow crabs landed at western Japan port

Season's 1st red snow crabs landed at western Japan port

YONAGO, Japan - The season's first red snow crabs are put in containers on Sept. 6, 2014, after being landed at the port of Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on the Sea of Japan coast.

Rodriguez hits season's 1st homer

Rodriguez hits season's 1st homer

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez reaches home base after hitting his first homer of the season during the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 11, 2013. The Yankees won 5-4.