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Ex-Emperor Akihito stays at imperial villa in Hayama

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko take a walk around an imperial villa in Hayama in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on May 19, 2026. The couple will stay at the villa through May 26. (Pool photo)

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Ex-Emperor Akihito to stay at villa in Hayama

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito (front, 2nd from R) and former Empress Michiko (front, R) chat with people while taking a walk around an imperial villa in Hayama in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on May 19, 2026. The couple will stay at the villa through May 26. (Pool photo)

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Ex-Emperor Akihito stays at imperial villa in Hayama

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito (2nd from L) and former Empress Michiko (3rd from L) chat with people while taking a walk around an imperial villa in Hayama in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on May 19, 2026. The couple will stay at the villa through May 26. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Mariners

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox draws a walk in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 18, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts in the dugout after his team scores on a bases-loaded walk in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts in the dugout after his team scores on a bases-loaded walk in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after drawing a walk in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after drawing a walk in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) stands on first base after drawing a walk in the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates with catcher Dalton Rushing (68) after scoring the winning run on a walk-off single by Kyle Tucker in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani slides to score the winning run on a walk-off single by Kyle Tucker in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds third base to score on a walk-off single by Kyle Tucker in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Fiscal AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures on first base after drawing a walk in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 8, 2026, and extending his on-base streak to 43 games and tying the Japanese record set by Ichiro Suzuki in 2009.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures on first base after drawing a walk in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 8, 2026, and extending his on-base streak to 43 games and tying the Japanese record set by Ichiro Suzuki in 2009.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 8, 2026, extending his on-base streak to 43 games and tying the Japanese record set by Ichiro Suzuki in 2009.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 8, 2026, extending his on-base streak to 43 games and tying the Japanese record set by Ichiro Suzuki in 2009.

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Japan: Two Ducks Glide Through Carpet of Cherry Blossoms on Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Walk

Two ducks were spotted gliding through a hanaikada — a "flower raft" of fallen cherry blossom petals — on the canal along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk. The phenomenon occurs when petals shed from the canal's cherry trees settle on the water's surface, forming a continuous pink carpet. The Philosopher's Walk is one of Kyoto's most celebrated spring destinations, with hundreds of cherry trees lining its approximately two-kilometer path.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox players celebrate after scoring a walk-off victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox players celebrate after scoring a walk-off victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after drawing a walk in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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China: Toddler and Dog Share Wobbly Walk Together in Zhejiang

On December 18, 2025, in Zhejiang, a video captured a toddler wobbling forward after recently learning to walk, as a small dog gently grabbed the strap on the child's clothing. The dog pulled lightly, causing the toddler to lose balance repeatedly as they moved together.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the fifth inning of the team's season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the fifth inning of the team's season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Spotted Strolling Along Roadside, Completely Unbothered

This is the amusing moment that a Chinese man unexpectedly encountered a wild giant panda while driving along a roadside, only for the famously rare animal to remain aloof and walk away without even turning its head. On March 23, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video captured a driver slowing down after spotting a wild giant panda walking calmly along the roadside. The panda appeared round and unhurried, moving at a steady pace as the man watched in amazement from inside his car. Despite the rare and exciting encounter, the panda showed little interest in the human presence. It continued walking forward without looking back, maintaining a calm and indifferent demeanor throughout the clip. The video ended with the panda slowly disappearing from view as it continued along the roadside without acknowledging the man.

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Philippines: Commuters Stranded as Jeepney Drivers Take Day Off for Government Cash Handout

Commuters in Quezon City faced severe transportation disruptions on the morning of March 25, 2026, after large numbers of jeepney drivers took the day off to collect government cash aid amid the rising cost of fuel caused by the conflict in the Middle East. With far fewer jeepneys on the road, bus stops were overwhelmed with passengers — some estimating crowds up to ten times the usual size. This footage shows many commuters forced to walk two or three stops ahead of their regular stop in an attempt to board buses before they filled up.

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China: Two Dogs Walk Upright With Paws on Each Other’s Shoulders in Playful Dance

Two dogs were caught on video on November 4, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, standing upright with their front paws resting on each other's shoulders, coordinating their steps in what resembled a playful dance. The pair slowly advanced down the pavement with surprising balance and rhythm, maintaining their unusual posture throughout.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Italy

J.J. D'Orazio of Italy shouts after drawing a walk with the bases loaded in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 16, 2026.

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Japan: Power Outage on Yokohama Train Lines Forces Trackside Evacuation

A power outage struck the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line in Yokohama, Japan, at around 12:20 p.m. on March 13, leaving two trains stranded between Okurayama and Minatomirai stations. Approximately 900 passengers were forced to disembark onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station. The affected lines connect central Yokohama to the Minato Mirai waterfront district and link to Tokyo via the Tokyu Toyoko Line.

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan players celebrate after Seiya Suzuki (far L) drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Seiya Suzuki of Japan draws a bases-loaded walk in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan gestures after drawing a walk in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan draws a walk in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan draws a walk in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

People walk by a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony in Verona.

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Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks walk along the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026, after pouring holy water into the river during a ritual. It is believed that the water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People walk by houses damaged by Russian attacks in Kyiv on Feb. 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Snowstorm in New York

People walk through snow-covered Times Square in New York on Feb. 23, 2026, as a massive blizzard hits the northeastern United States.

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Snowstorm in New York

People walk through heavy snow in Manhattan, New York, on Feb. 23, 2026, as a massive blizzard hits the northeastern United States.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Flagbearers, including Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto and speed skater Wataru Morishige, walk during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Flagbearers, including Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto and speed skater Wataru Morishige, walk during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.