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DOGS

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 26, 2020
Anzu is a sweet dog looking for the simple life
It takes a special person to look past the superficial and see through to the essence, whatever the situation may be. In this case, it’s a 15-year-old beagle named Anzu.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2020
Wasao, popular 'ugly-cute' Akita dog, dies at age 13
Wasao, an Akita dog who earned nationwide popularity for his unique looks, has died at age 13, believed to be equivalent to around the early 90s in human years, a support group said Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 7, 2020
Here's hoping this Seven can find some luck
Seven is another of the shy animals that has languished for years at ARK.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 24, 2020
A dog that's keen to share his joy
Keane is a Shiba mix who came to ARK four years ago, and though you would never guess it from seeing him in action, he is a senior dog.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2020
COVID-19 sniffer dogs: The U.K.’s latest attempt to tackle the coronavirus
The U.K. hopes to develop a new weapon in the global war against the coronavirus pandemic: COVID-19 sniffer dogs.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 4, 2020
Bernard the dog is a lovable 'goofball'
Bernard is a handsome young fellow who arrived at ARK with his four siblings three years ago. The pups had been born to a stray mother in Yamaguchi Prefecture and were only a month old at the time of arrival.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 20, 2020
Valiant is his name, valiant is his character
Valiant is just like his name: handsome, affectionate and energetic. He came to ARK four years ago when he was just a month old and, unfortunately, he's been there ever since. When he first arrived at the shelter, he had been brought in with a bunch of other dogs. You see, they were all rescued from a senile priest who really did nothing for the dogs as they were left to run wild and fend for themselves.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Apr 18, 2020
The dogs have their day in old Edo
The Laws of Compassion that Tokugawa Tsunayoshi issued trickled down to the lowest rungs of Edo Period (1603-1868) Japan, which included the capital's many feral dogs.
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JAPAN
Apr 4, 2020
Pet owners in Japan spend ¥300,000 on dogs, ¥160,000 on cats a year
Pet owners in Japan annually fork out an average of about ¥300,000 ($2,780) for a dog, and an average of ¥160,000 for a cat, according to a recent survey.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 26, 2020
Japan saw record 105 suspected animal abuse cases in 2019
The number of suspected animal abuse cases investigated by police across the nation reached 105 in 2019, setting a record, and included some cases in which videos of abuse were uploaded online, police data showed Thursday.
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JAPAN / Society
Mar 25, 2020
A Tokyo share house where shelter dogs and humans live in harmony
Share houses in Tokyo come in all shapes and sizes, but a nonprofit organization for rescue dogs has taken a fresh approach with a home where abandoned canines are housemates.
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JAPAN
Mar 21, 2020
Great Danes fatally attack Japanese toddler in family's garden in Toyama
An 11-month-old boy died after being attacked by two Great Danes while in his grandfather's arms at their home in the city of Toyama, police said Saturday.
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JAPAN
Feb 11, 2020
Itami airport to be first in Japan to offer toilets for dogs
Itami airport is set to become the first in Japan to offer toilets for exclusive use by dogs.
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jan 4, 2020
From hangover cures to prairie dogs, tabloids end 2019 with a bang
For their final issues of December, the weeklies — their covers trimmed in gold color (except for the Sunday Mainichi, which came out in yellow-orange) — typically publish two-week bumper issues with extra pages. This gives many of them leeway to write about lots of timely topics. For instance, journalist Akiko Takata contributes a piece on prevention and remedies for hangovers in the Sunday Mainichi (Jan. 5-12).
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BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 6, 2019
Ford letting people bring dogs to work in bid to lure tech talent
This year when Ford Motor Co. went outside the company for the first time in 70 years to hire a chief financial officer, he came with an impressive pedigree — a resume that included top jobs at Amazon Inc. and Snap Inc.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 30, 2019
Why dogs and people rule the world
Evolution has favored the friendliest canine and human species over more aggressive competition.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 22, 2019
Biotech firms eye big profits as owners seek cures for their sick pets
For Jessica Lescault there is no question that her 6-year-old English bulldog Moose deserves cutting-edge biotechnology cancer treatment as much as any human patient.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 4, 2019
Pet-friendly firms in Japan enjoying unexpected benefits from having furry 'co-workers'
While they might have to spend a little more on cleaning costs, companies in Japan that allow employees to bring their furry friends to the workplace are drawing attention and even enjoying unexpected benefits.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2019
Dog days: Care service near Tokyo offers support to owners of aging canines
The founder of a dog-care service near Tokyo hopes her business will help owners with the challenges they face caring for aging pets.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2019
Sniffing out potential threats: Police dogs to patrol Osaka G20 summit venues
As world leaders descend upon Osaka for the two-day Group of 20 summit, human security personnel won't be the only ones on patrol to sniff out potential threats.

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