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ANIMALS

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 22, 2018
I got your back!: Two kittens named Eiswein and Nebbiolo
It's not entirely certain if these two are siblings or cousins, but one thing is sure, they are best buddies!
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 13, 2018
Dog food with legumes tied to pet heart disease: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Pet food containing peas, lentils, other legumes and potatoes might be causing heart disease in dogs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a warning to pet owners.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 12, 2018
Crazy cat lady: A kitten named Nodame
When Nodame came to ARK, she was a fireball of a kitten prone to hissing and spitting. But time with a foster family has mellowed her.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 1, 2018
After abandonment twice and years of neglect, toy poodle Manto finds a home in Tokyo
After a close call with the pound, years of neglect and abandonment once again, toy poodle Manto has finally found stability and care in the Tokyo home of the Purbo family.
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jun 30, 2018
Japan Times 1918: Captain Yoshita Masaki saved after insisting on going down with his ship
Capt. Yoshita Masaki is said to have remained aboard his ship until the last moment, apparently determined to share her fate, and paying no heed to the officers and men who besought him to leave while there was yet time.
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2018
Iconic dog from SoftBank commercials dies at 16
Kai, the iconic white dog featured in TV commercials for mobile carrier SoftBank Corp., died of natural causes on Thursday. He was 16.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 29, 2018
Why loving our animals just isn't enough
Despite the positive attitudes people have toward dogs and cats and other pets, many of these companion animals lead miserable lives.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 24, 2018
Show some respect: A chow chow named Kikome
Kikome is a 5-month-old black chow chow, an ancient breed of dog that originated in China.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 17, 2018
A sucker for you: A cat named Tenri
Tenri is a wonderful cat, friendly with other felines, and she enjoys being with people.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 3, 2018
Oh happy day: a Kishu named Toji
Toji was once 'a real loner' and very difficult to be around, but with love and patience, he has now learned not only to trust but also to show affection.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2018
Endangered mountain gorilla population recovers to over 1,000
The population of mountain gorillas, one of the world's most endangered species, which survives on the forest-cloaked volcanoes of central Africa, has increased by a quarter to over 1,000 individuals since 2010, wildlife authorities said.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 27, 2018
Once-timid cat Mintan finds a loving home in Tokyo
Mintan — rescued with a badly infected leg that was just saved from amputation — has found a home with the Tatsuokas in Tokyo.
WORLD / Science & Health
May 25, 2018
U.S. conservationists sue Trump administration over migratory bird policy
A coalition of conservation groups sued the Trump administration on Thursday, accusing the government of slashing protections for migratory birds.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
May 21, 2018
Island of monkeys once again connected to the mainland
For the second consecutive year, the island of Koshima is connected to the mainland thanks to a lack of major typhoons, raising fears of trouble between visiting humans and resident monkeys
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 20, 2018
Tiger in your tank: a kitten named Kenzo
Kenzo a 'super-cute cat' that would likely do best in a low-stress environment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2018
China's multi-story hog hotels elevate industrial farms to new levels
On Mount Yaji in southern China, they are checking in the sows a thousand head per floor in high-rise "hog hotels."
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 18, 2018
Study finds one-third of world's protected wildlife areas under threat from development
A third of the world's protected areas for wildlife are suffering road-building, more farms and other man-made threats that are undermining goals to safeguard the diversity of life on Earth, scientists said Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 29, 2018
Lust for life: A regal kitten with loving personality
Moana the kitten can race up a storm, but she makes up for her exuberance with affection.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 22, 2018
A lot of love: Blewit, a poodle-Shih Tzu mix, finds a forever home
A lot of love: Blewit, a poodle-Shih Tzu mix, was first featured here in July 2016 after being rescued from severe neglect in a hoarder's hellhole. Those dark days are long gone now, as Blewit, rechristened Itty, finds himself in a virtual paradise with his new owners Machi Ojima (above left) and her...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 15, 2018
The real thing: A Hokkaido mix named Verity
Verity, a Hokkaido mix about 5 years old, was rescued with other dogs from dire neglect at a temple.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Osaka police crack down on crime ring over underage prostitution
Osaka Prefectural Police headquarters
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.
Apple’s Craig Federighi shows off a set of emoji at a conference on June 13, 2016. While the small pictures have proved helpful in conveying nuance in our texts, younger people are using them less often.
‘Our ultimate goal is to save every single Japanese video game’
After nearly shuttering earlier this year, the Tokyo-based Game Preservation Society continues its work to save the early history of Japanese gaming.
Rare vintage shots and first-time shows at TOP’s 30th anniversary
The museum's curators selected a wide array of works from the archives for the milestone exhibitions. Among other photos, Nobuyoshi Araki's work from the series "Winter Journey" (1990) was included in the "Continuity and Change" exhibition that concluded in June.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.

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