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A tourist takes a photo with the statue of Hachiko in front of Shibuya Station in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2023
Loyal dog Hachiko still loved 100 years after birth
The statue of Hachiko in front of the station is known as a meeting place and also a popular spot for foreign tourists.
Tora's face says, "Scratch me here, please!" Or was that his meowing?
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 3, 2023
Tora and Timothy are a cat and dog who love to chill
Some dogs are super hyper, but that's not Timothy. He's young and shy, but he also likes other dogs and quiet environments.
Truffle's distinctive markings may be genetic, shelter staff believe he has a bit of the Kai Ken breed in his lineage.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 8, 2023
Truffle the dog's distinctive markings get heads turning
Young and a bit wary, once Truffle gets used to you he'll be your closest pal.
Yoriyuki Okuda, a veterinarian who heads a nonprofit organization in Gifu Prefecture that provides pet "guardianship" services through a mutual aid group it launched in 2017, on July 19
JAPAN / Society
Sep 26, 2023
Boom in pet 'guardianship' amid rise in elderly and singles
A nonprofit organization in Gifu Prefecture has provided such services through a mutual aid group.
Oreo is a sweet dog who likes attention. He'll need a patient owner who can teach him new skills.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 24, 2023
A big dog with a sweet center, that's Oreo
This canine came to Japan from the United States but his former owners had to let him go.
A 91-year-old driver was referred to prosecutors Friday for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed a small dog in Nagoya in July.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 23, 2023
91-year-old referred to prosecutors over hit-and-run of dog in Japan
It is unusual for a case to be filed for an accident involving a pet, though the man could have also potentially hit a 6-year-old girl walking the dog.
The XL bully dog is different than a normal pet. It is a symbol of fear, aggression and its muscular body and fierce countenance reflects this.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 20, 2023
Some kinds of dogs shouldn’t be allowed as pets
The case is weaker for a ban on bully dogs in the U.S. because population density is much lower and Americans seem to have a higher risk tolerance.
When night comes around, Lovely is more likely to let you give her a cuddle.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 3, 2023
Lovely the cat lives up to her name
A cat named Lovely and a dog named Tillo would both make fantastic additions to the family.
Barley loves walks but isn't a huge fan of car rides.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jul 16, 2023
A great dog who is sprightly but won't tug on the leash
Barley is coming to Tokyo in the hopes of finding a new place to live. Give him a chance and you'll get a best friend in return.
Japan Times
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 27, 2023
Mugiko is a Shiba with 'main character' energy
This dog really loves the affections of humans. However, that also means she may do better in a home without any cats as competition.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 21, 2023
Washington recruits dogs and cats in war on rodents
There were nearly 13,400 calls to a city hotline for rat issues in 2022, up around 2,000 on the year before, according to local media reports. Now, some residents are fighting back.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 27, 2023
Whether you're partial to cats of dogs, Acerola and Buzz are both great company
One cat is rescued from a hoarding situation, while a dog needs to find new digs after his owner was hospitalized. Both are ready to play.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 20, 2023
Japanese firms ready to take bite out of booming Chinese pet market
The market is reportedly the world's second largest after that of the United States, and Japanese firms are eyeing potential opportunities to cash in on the boom in demand for pet products.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
May 13, 2023
The fur is flying — for top dollar on private airlines
Flying with a pet? It'll cost an arm and a paw to avoid the cargo hold.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 30, 2023
Put some spring in your step with a new forever friend to share your home
Found wandering the streets, Calabash wasn't wary of people like most dogs who come to the shelter. He'll be your best friend if you let him.
Japan Times
Cartoons / ZERO GRAVITY
Apr 8, 2023
Roger Dahl on Hello Kitty temptations
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 5, 2023
Take a bow-wow! Meet Bobi, the world's oldest dog on record
At over 30 years old, the canine's owner attributes his longevity to living in the countryside, never being chained and eating only 'human food.'
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jan 27, 2023
Nobuaki Moribe: ‘You were born to be happy, so make sure to love yourself’
Nobuaki Moribe is a delight to see when he strolls through Tokyo's Yoyogi Park, it doesn't hurt that he has multiple dogs by his side.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 10, 2023
These dogs and cats are looking for a new home. In exchange? You'll get a fun friend!
An adorable basset hound, the winner of the 'sweetest cat' award and a cute beagle are just some of the many animals we profiled in the latter months of 2022.
Japan Times
Cartoons / ZERO GRAVITY
Dec 10, 2022
Roger Dahl on dog empathy
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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