Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox watches his two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox watches his two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox watches his two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Red snow crabs at Tottori port

Red snow crabs at Tottori port

Red snow crabs are pictured at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 5, 2026, following the season's first catch of the crabs at the port.

Red snow crabs at Tottori port

Red snow crabs at Tottori port

Red snow crabs are put up for the season's first auction at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 5, 2026, four days after the start of the fishing season.

Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

TAIJI, Japan, Sept. 1 Kyodo - The season's first drive-hunting of dolphins and small whales begins off the town of Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 1, 2026. (Kyodo)

Swallows pitcher Ishikawa to retire

Swallows pitcher Ishikawa to retire

Yakult Swallows pitcher Masanori Ishikawa, Nippon Professional Baseball's oldest active player at 46, speaks during a press conference, announcing his retirement at the end of this season.

Swallows pitcher Ishikawa to retire

Swallows pitcher Ishikawa to retire

Yakult Swallows pitcher Masanori Ishikawa, Nippon Professional Baseball's oldest active player at 46, speaks during a press conference, announcing his retirement at the end of this season.

Swallows pitcher Ishikawa to retire

Swallows pitcher Ishikawa to retire

Yakult Swallows pitcher Masanori Ishikawa, Nippon Professional Baseball's oldest active player at 46, speaks during a press conference, announcing his retirement at the end of this season.

Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

Fishing boats leave a port in the town of Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 1, 2026, for the season's first drive-hunting of dolphins and small whales.

Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

The season's first drive-hunting of dolphins and small whales begins off the town of Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 1, 2026.

Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

The season's first drive-hunting of dolphins and small whales begins off the town of Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 1, 2026.

Fire festival at foot of Mt. Fuji

Fire festival at foot of Mt. Fuji

A fire festival marking the end of the summer climbing season is held at the foot of Mt. Fuji in the Yamanashi Prefecture city of Fujiyoshida on Aug. 26, 2026. About 120 torches about 3 meters tall are lit along a way leading to a shrine during the festival, which dates back over 400 years.

Fire festival at foot of Mt. Fuji

Fire festival at foot of Mt. Fuji

A fire festival marking the end of the summer climbing season is held at the foot of Mt. Fuji in the Yamanashi Prefecture city of Fujiyoshida on Aug. 26, 2026. About 120 torches about 3 meters tall are lit along a way leading to a shrine during the festival, which dates back over 400 years.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is greeted by Andy Pages after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Return rush of "bon" summer holidaymakers in Japan

Return rush of "bon" summer holidaymakers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes (L) on the Tomei Expressway packed with cars in Ebina in Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 16, 2026, as the "bon" summer holiday season nears its end.

Return rush of "bon" summer holidaymakers in Japan

Return rush of "bon" summer holidaymakers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes (L) on the Tomei Expressway packed with cars in Ebina in Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 16, 2026, as the "bon" summer holiday season nears its end.