While a KFC bucket of wings and some strawberry cake may be a Japanese way to spend Christmas, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a more spiritual experience. Attending a Christmas mass or service can be especially comforting for those who are homesick, and ...

Tournesol is a young, gorgeous tabby that wants to schmooze his way into your world.

Progress occurs when people of substance assume the mantle of leadership, and it appears Ariana Miyamoto is equal to the task.

Glaccolo (center front), a papillon first featured here in October, was being fostered by the Seshiyama family, which in itself bode auspicious. Charmer that she is, the little dog soon worked her way into the heart and home of Michiko Ota, mother of Reiko ...

Welfare for foreigners, bicultural names, pick-up artists . . . these were just a few of the topics explored in the most read Community stories of 2014.  Let’s ensure no happy returns to Japan for this vile ‘dating coach’ One of the most reviled misogynist “pick-up artists” ...

Laurier, one of four kittens rescued when they were only about a week old, is still looking for a home, along with her sister Saffron.

Lovely dog that he is, Tuba was unable to find a home until a big bit of luck came his way.

Tore was in poor shape all-around when she arrived at the ARK shelter, but she cleaned up very nicely. She's now a lady you could take anywhere.

When the Tamura family of Shizuoka adopted not only Hara (left, now named Ribbon) but Shiitake (right) as well, ARK workers cried tears of joy. And from the sound of it, the two dogs have indeed found joy in their new home. In search ...

Piccola is a sassy Siamese that, naturally, loves to talk.

With Mackerel, the saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" comes to mind. An American shorthair with likely a bit of American curl thrown in, Mackerel looks like a bit of a toughie. And, with unsteady eyes that have trouble focusing, she can also ...

Teachers need to know how to maximize their space to get the most out of their students, and schools should be designed to meet the needs of their specific range of students.