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Football: Japan beat S. Africa in friendly

Japan players celebrate after beating South Africa 5-0 in a women's international football friendly at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on June 6, 2026, with Nadeshiko's Kiko Seike and Aoba Fujino each scoring twice.

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Football: Japan beat S. Africa in friendly

Japan players celebrate after beating South Africa 5-0 in a women's international football friendly at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on June 6, 2026, with Nadeshiko's Kiko Seike and Aoba Fujino each scoring twice.

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Football: Japan beat S. Africa in friendly

Japan players celebrate after beating South Africa 5-0 in a women's international football friendly at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on June 6, 2026, with Nadeshiko's Kiko Seike and Aoba Fujino each scoring twice.

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Football: Japan beat S. Africa in friendly

Japan players celebrate after beating South Africa 5-0 in a women's international football friendly at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on June 6, 2026, with Nadeshiko's Kiko Seike and Aoba Fujino each scoring twice.

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Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Joao Fonseca of Brazil greet each other at the net following their match in the men's singles third round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 29, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Joao Fonseca of Brazil greet each other at the net following their match in the men's singles third round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 29, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 20 Kyodo - Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season. (Kyodo)

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China: Duckling Raised With Puppies Nurses From Mother Dog in Guangxi

On September 6, 2025, in Guangxi, located in southern China, a video captured a dark duckling nestling under a mother dog alongside a white puppy. The duckling suckled eagerly while the mother dog stayed calm and quietly watched over it as it fed. The owner explained that the duckling had lived with the puppies since hatching and seemed to think it was one of the dogs. The mother dog had also accepted the duckling and gently nursed it each time, creating a heartwarming and unlikely bond.

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China: Toddler and Lamb Share Playful Moment With Toy Horse in Qinghai

On May 14, 2026, a video captured a heartwarming moment in a pasture in Qinghai Province, northwestern China. A toddler, no more than one or two years old, was playing with a toy horse when a small lamb trotted over and began playfully headbutting it. Each time the toy toppled over, the child patiently stood it back up — only for the lamb to knock it down again, turning the exchange into a gentle, lighthearted game between the two.

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Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season.

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Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season.

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Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season.

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China: Pair of Two-Headed Turtles Face Each Other Through Glass

On April 23, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video recorded a rare scene involving two two-headed turtles. The owner held a small purple two-headed turtle in hand and brought it close to the glass enclosure of a much larger one. Inside the glass, the bigger two-headed turtle was also purple and stared directly at the smaller turtle. The size difference between them created a strong visual contrast. The larger turtle remained still while watching the small one, making the meeting look unusually intense. The small turtle stayed in the owner’s hand as the two faced each other across the glass. Chinese viewers commented that it is not easy for a two-headed turtle to grow so large. Many described it as rare and said it should be carefully raised.

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China: Copycat? Missing Pet Cat Found “Hatching” Eggs Alongside Hens in Guizhou

On April 18, 2026, in Guizhou, a video recorded a pet owner searching around the house for a missing cat. The cat was eventually found inside a paper box lined with straw. The male cat was lying there completely still, as if guarding something. Nearby, two other boxes each contained a hen sitting on eggs, which appeared to explain the scene. Once the owner looked more closely and lifted the cat’s paws, two eggs were revealed underneath. The cat had apparently settled into the straw and copied the hens by sitting over the eggs as if trying to hatch them.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Munetaka Murakami (R) and Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White Sox bow to each other following their team's victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Japan's Machida Zelvia manager Go Kuroda (R) and United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli manager Paulo Sousa greet each other ahead of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 21, 2026.

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China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

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China: Cat Accidentally Plays Guzheng, Creating a Surprisingly Clear Melody

A curious cat in Jiangxi, China, accidentally played a surprisingly clear melody on a guzheng on December 15, 2025. In the video, the cat gently pawed at the strings, pausing and repeating the motion as each touch produced soft, recognizable tones. Unfazed by the sounds, the cat calmly explored the instrument before sitting quietly beside it as the final note faded.

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China: Dog Heads Pop In and Out of Wall in Playful Display

On March 31, 2026, in Henan, located in central China, a video recorded a tall brick wall filled with openings. From those holes, numerous dog heads stretched outward one after another. The dogs looked around curiously at the world beyond the wall. Some moved from one hole to another, disappearing from one opening and then reappearing at a different one a moment later. Their repeated switching created the effect of a playful display wall made entirely of dog faces. Each dog seemed alert and interested, using the openings like windows to watch whatever was happening outside.

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China: Powerful Icy Floodwaters Surge Through River Channel at Kanas Scenic Area

A sudden surge of icy floodwater tore through a river channel at Kanas Scenic Area in Altay, Xinjiang, on January 6, 2026. The footage captured powerful mountain floodwaters rushing downstream with tremendous force, carrying large chunks of ice that collided and churned as they sped through the channel. The fast-moving icy current swept relentlessly through the riverbed, with floating ice blocks crashing against each other in a churning, hazardous torrent. The dramatic scene unfolded after a group of tourists had crossed a safety barrier to take photos in the riverbed moments before the floodwaters struck.

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Ekiden road relay in India

Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono runs in ekiden road relay in Gurugram, India, on April 5, 2026, with about 1,000 runners. The relay was organized into teams of four, each including at least one Japanese and one Indian runner.

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Ekiden road relay in India

Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono runs in ekiden road relay in Gurugram, India, on April 5, 2026, with about 1,000 runners. The relay was organized into teams of four, each including at least one Japanese and one Indian runner.

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Ekiden road relay in India

About 1,000 people participate in ekiden road relay in Gurugram, India, on April 5, 2026, in teams of four runners, each including at least one Japanese and one Indian.

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China: Cat Chases Fish Shadows Cast From Glowing Aquarium

On March 21, 2026, in Yuxi, located in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a video recorded a dim indoor scene after the room lights had been turned off. Only a soft yellow lamp above the aquarium remained on. Under the light, fish swimming inside the tank cast moving shadows onto the floor. A white cat noticed the shapes and appeared to mistake them for real fish. The cat repeatedly pounced toward the floor, chasing the shifting shadows as they glided across the room. Each time the shadow moved, the cat followed quickly and tried again. The image of the yellow-lit tank, the moving fish shadows, and the white cat’s repeated leaps created a quiet but striking scene.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Iconic Rikugien Weeping Cherry Tree Reaches Full Bloom

Rikugi-en Garden in Bunkyo, Tokyo, is home to a stunning weeping cherry tree that becomes one of the city's most beloved cherry blossom spots each spring. The large, centuries-old tree is beautifully illuminated at night during the blooming season, creating a magical atmosphere reflected in the garden's traditional pond. The contrast between the delicate pink blossoms and the classical Japanese landscape makes it a must-visit destination for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo.

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NPB unveils replay center to media

Photo taken on March 24, 2026, shows a replay center at the Nippon Professional Baseball offices in Tokyo, unveiled to the media ahead of its operation from the 2026 season. Two umpires will be deployed for each game at the center and will respond to review requests from stadiums. (Pool photo)

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NPB unveils replay center to media

Photo taken on March 24, 2026, shows a replay center at the Nippon Professional Baseball offices in Tokyo, unveiled to the media ahead of its operation from the 2026 season. Two umpires will be deployed for each game at the center and will respond to review requests from stadiums. (Pool photo)

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Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Concentrated Responses

Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Consolidated Responses. The status of responses from each company will be recorded.=March 18,2026,Tokyo

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Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Concentrated Responses

Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Consolidated Responses. The status of responses from each company will be recorded.=March 18,2026,Tokyo

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Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Concentrated Responses

Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Consolidated Responses. The status of responses from each company will be recorded.=March 18,2026,Tokyo

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Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Concentrated Responses

Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Consolidated Responses. The status of responses from each company will be recorded.=March 18,2026,Tokyo

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Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Concentrated Responses

Spring 2026 Labor Negotiations: Date for Consolidated Responses. The status of responses from each company will be recorded.=March 18,2026,Tokyo

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