Through the Lens: Ohtani dazzles in MLB’s Tokyo Series opener, and more

A selection of striking photos from across Asia

MARCH 21, 2025

Fans enter Tokyo Dome prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 18. Major League Baseball’s Tokyo Series, starting with exhibition matches, began on March 15. The five Japanese players with the two clubs marked the highest representation for the country in the six times MLB has held season openers in Japan. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images)

Fans enter Tokyo Dome prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 18. Major League Baseball’s Tokyo Series, starting with exhibition matches, began on March 15. The five Japanese players with the two clubs marked the highest representation for the country in the six times MLB has held season openers in Japan. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images)

A man sits next to an advertisement featuring Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani before the game on March 18. (Photo by Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images/Reuters)

A man sits next to an advertisement featuring Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani before the game on March 18. (Photo by Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images/Reuters)

A large crowd of fans at Tokyo Dome (Photo by Sae Kamae)

A large crowd of fans at Tokyo Dome (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Shohei Ohtani, center, and teammates greet fans before the game. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Shohei Ohtani, center, and teammates greet fans before the game. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Japanese performer Yoshiki plays the National Anthem before the game . (Photo by Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images/Reuters)

Japanese performer Yoshiki plays the National Anthem before the game . (Photo by Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images/Reuters)

Pokemon mascot Pikachu wears a Chicago Cubs jersey on the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images/Reuters)

Pokemon mascot Pikachu wears a Chicago Cubs jersey on the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images/Reuters)

Shohei Ohtani enters the field before the game. (Photo by Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images/Reuters)

Shohei Ohtani enters the field before the game. (Photo by Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images/Reuters)

Fans take photos of Shohei Ohatani during pregame batting practice. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Fans take photos of Shohei Ohatani during pregame batting practice. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Dodgers fans cheer in the stands during the game. (Photo by Issei Kato/Reuters)

Dodgers fans cheer in the stands during the game. (Photo by Issei Kato/Reuters)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers warms up on the mound. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers warms up on the mound. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images)

Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fifth inning. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fifth inning. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Fans watch pregame warmups.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Fans watch pregame warmups.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Shohei Ohtani hits a double against the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning on March 18. (Photo by Kyodo)

Shohei Ohtani hits a double against the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning on March 18. (Photo by Kyodo)

Fans react during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome on after the game during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome on March 19. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Fans react during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome on after the game during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome on March 19. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Shohei Ohtani leaves Tokyo Dome after defeating the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series on March 19. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

Shohei Ohtani leaves Tokyo Dome after defeating the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series on March 19. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

Shohei Ohtani tips his hat to fans at Tokyo Dome after defeating the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series on March 19. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Shohei Ohtani tips his hat to fans at Tokyo Dome after defeating the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series on March 19. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

Richard Gaboso, left, and Wilfredo Mortel with their motorized tricycles near their homes in Silang, Philippines. A tracker device installed and made by Japanese fintech startup Global Mobility Service enabled them to secure loan financing to buy their tricycles after 14 years of renting. They say their fortunes have been transformed by it. (Photo by Kimberly dela Cruz)

Richard Gaboso, left, and Wilfredo Mortel with their motorized tricycles near their homes in Silang, Philippines. A tracker device installed and made by Japanese fintech startup Global Mobility Service enabled them to secure loan financing to buy their tricycles after 14 years of renting. They say their fortunes have been transformed by it. (Photo by Kimberly dela Cruz)

Wilfredo Mortel points to where the Mobility Cloud Connecting System has been installed in his motorized tricycle. (Photo by Kimberly dela Cruz)

Wilfredo Mortel points to where the Mobility Cloud Connecting System has been installed in his motorized tricycle. (Photo by Kimberly dela Cruz)

Supporters of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court, hold placards during a protest on March 16 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Kim Jae-Hwan/Getty Images)

Supporters of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court, hold placards during a protest on March 16 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Kim Jae-Hwan/Getty Images)

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is in detention at the ICC. His legal battle is likely to last years and is also the latest twist in the political saga between his family and that of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is in detention at the ICC. His legal battle is likely to last years and is also the latest twist in the political saga between his family and that of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Rohingya refugees hold placards while attending a Ramadan Solidarity Iftar event to have an Iftar meal with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Bangladesh Interim Government, at the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, March 14. (Photo by Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters)

Rohingya refugees hold placards while attending a Ramadan Solidarity Iftar event to have an Iftar meal with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Bangladesh Interim Government, at the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, March 14. (Photo by Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters)

Rohingya refugees attend a Ramadan Solidarity Iftar to have an Iftar meal with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Interim Government, at the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh on March 14. (Photo by Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters)

Rohingya refugees attend a Ramadan Solidarity Iftar to have an Iftar meal with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Interim Government, at the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh on March 14. (Photo by Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters)

Rohingya refugees look through a wire fence as they attend a Ramadan Solidarity Iftar at the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on March 14. (Photo by Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters)

Rohingya refugees look through a wire fence as they attend a Ramadan Solidarity Iftar at the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on March 14. (Photo by Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters)

A woman attends "MOONLAB," an intergalactic art exhibition and installation in Bangkok, on March 16. (Photo by Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters) 

A woman attends "MOONLAB," an intergalactic art exhibition and installation in Bangkok, on March 16. (Photo by Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters) 

Villagers dressed in traditional Tibetan costumes guide yaks to plow fields during the spring farming ceremony in Shigatse, China. On March 16, annual spring farming ceremonies unfolded across agricultural areas of Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region. (Photo by Zhang Zhenqi/VCG via Getty Images)

Villagers dressed in traditional Tibetan costumes guide yaks to plow fields during the spring farming ceremony in Shigatse, China. On March 16, annual spring farming ceremonies unfolded across agricultural areas of Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region. (Photo by Zhang Zhenqi/VCG via Getty Images)

Farmers take care of onion seeds planted across 1,854 hectares of land to meet local demand in Faridpur, Bangladesh, on march 16. (Photo by Pinu Rahman/Getty Images)

Farmers take care of onion seeds planted across 1,854 hectares of land to meet local demand in Faridpur, Bangladesh, on march 16. (Photo by Pinu Rahman/Getty Images)

Hindu devotees walk around a bonfire during a ritual known as "Holika Dahan," which is part of the Holi festival celebrations on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India on March 13. (Photo by Amit Dave/Reuters)

Hindu devotees walk around a bonfire during a ritual known as "Holika Dahan," which is part of the Holi festival celebrations on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India on March 13. (Photo by Amit Dave/Reuters)