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ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Dec 22, 2014
Captive orangutan has human right to freedom, Argentine court rules
An orangutan in an Argentine zoo can be freed and sent to a sanctuary after a court recognized the ape as a "non-human person" unlawfully deprived of its freedom, local media reported on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 14, 2014
Pope Francis' reported comments on pets going to heaven weren't his words
It was a heartwarming story for legions of pet owners and animal lovers around the world.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 11, 2014
Los Angeles man accused of killing, eating ex-girlfriend's rabbit
A Southern California man who is accused of killing, skinning and eating his ex-girlfriend's pet rabbit — and saying he would do the same to her — has been charged with cruelty to an animal and making criminal threats, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 25, 2014
U.S. physicists solve mystery of why cats rule, dogs drool
Popular web videos showing that "cats rule and dogs drool" have new scientific evidence to support that felinophilic sentiment, at least when it comes to drinking.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2014
Unusual flower project focuses on abandoned pets put to death in shelters
A former agricultural student has published a book about an unusual project to draw attention to the plight of abandoned pets that are killed in shelters — growing flowers in soil mixed with the crushed bones of dead cats and dogs.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Sep 3, 2014
The more the merrier
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 of "another pet to love" after the death of their dog, the Tamuras discovered these two at an ARK adoption event. "One granddaughter bonded with Shiitake, and the other with Hara," mother Kitty, a U.S. native, explains. "Staff suggested we adopt both, as the two dogs were shy with people and might take time to adjust." After seeing how well-behaved the dogs were, the Tamuras decided to go with the suggestion. "We are so happy we made that decision," Kitty says. The dogs did, however, need time to adjust. "When they first came, they were very skittish. They also would not eat easily — especially if someone was in the same room. Now they are following us from room to room, always sitting near us," Kitty explains. "It was very good that we adopted them together because they were already used to each other and always romp and play together. It is a lot of fun to watch them. We have only had the dogs for four months, but I cannot imagine life without them now. We are looking forward to many more years of fun and adventures with them." Posing with the dogs are (from left) Shunji Tamura, his wife, Kitty, granddaughters Sena and Leina, daughter-in-law Kelly, and son Shin.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Aug 19, 2014
Would you like a goat, owl or rabbit with your latte?
Following on from the popularity of "cat cafes," where customers can play with resident felines while relaxing and having a cup of coffee, similar venues offering the chance to mingle with rabbits, goats and even owls have opened for business in the Tokyo area.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WORDS TO LIVE BY
Aug 15, 2014
A dog's life should be a good one
Nao Yokoo, 34, trains and walks dogs in Tokyo. She also provides pet-sitting services, for which she stays at clients' homes and takes care of their dogs while they are out of town. Nao has never met a pooch she didn't love immediately and her mission in life is to make more dogs happier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2014
Invasive snapping turtles on the rise in Chiba, other areas
The population of snapping turtles has surged around Inba Pond in Chiba Prefecture increasing concerns that the alien species may pose a danger to humans and harm the local ecosystem.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Jul 24, 2014
Interpets treats city animals
Japan is a paradise for pampered pets. There are dog manicure salons, dog spas, cat gourmet treats and many other ways to treat your furry friends. A trip to the nearest park will reveal plenty of owners walking dogs who are quite often dressed in fancy outfits. This means the Interpets event at Tokyo Big Sight on July 24 will likely be crowded, but it could also be entertaining, even if you don't own a pet.
WORLD
Jul 24, 2014
Dogs are capable of feeling jealousy, U.S. study says
Dogs are a man's best friend, and research released on Wednesday says canines want to keep it that way.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 11, 2014
From swimming to dancing, and hot springs to oxygen therapy, Japan has it all for your pet pooch
If you are worried that your dog isn't getting enough exercise or relaxation, here are a few places you can take the pooch for a run, dance, swim or even hot-spring soak.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Jun 14, 2014
The hormone behind man's best friend
The other day I saw a picture of a dead dog on Twitter. Gross, right? Not at all, for this wasn't just any old dog: This was Hachiko, perhaps the most famous dog in the world, and certainly the most famous in Japan.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 10, 2014
Aeon to launch premium care center for older dogs
The Aeon retail group plans to open a nursing facility for dogs this month at a shopping mall in the city of Chiba that will operate in conjunction with a 24-hour surgery clinic, gym and swimming pool for pets in the mall, the company said Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 15, 2014
Video captures family cat saving California boy from dog attack
A California boy who was pulled from his bike by an attacking dog Tuesday was saved by his family's cat, which rushed in and attacked the dog, a video posted on YouTube showed on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2014
Things look up for Tokyo's jilted felines
Good news for cat lovers without cats: You can now find your new pet and an apartment to share it with at the same time.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WORDS TO LIVE BY
Feb 27, 2014
What we can learn from cats and dogs
Chikao Muratani is a veterinarian and owner of Anima Animal Hospital in Tokyo's Chuo Ward. Having worked in the United States for years, Dr. Muratani is fully bilingual and his spotless and beautifully designed clinic is known as a neighborhood hangout. People with pets are encouraged to pop by weekly for a chat and to measure their furry companions' weight in order to keep a constant check on their health. Pets are treated to healthy snacks and a bit of playtime. Muratani adores animals, and the feeling is mutual: On the streets around his clinic, dogs on their daily walks can be spotted whisking their humans to see their friend, who happens to be their doctor, too.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2014
Vets reopen clinic, care for displaced people's pets
Despite having to evacuate their hometown because of the nuclear crisis there, a husband-and-wife veterinarian couple are continuing to provide a vital service to pet owners from near the crippled Fukushima No. 1 power plant.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 13, 2014
Docomo service keeps tabs on dogs
NTT Docomo Inc. unveiled a new service for dogs Thursday that enables owners to monitor their pets' health and location by smartphone.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 6, 2014
Pets providing warm cheer in 3/11 temporary housing
Life can be bleak for the people still living in temporary accommodations nearly three years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, but pets have been a great help for some.
Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with rivals China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in Syracuse, New York, on April 25.
Yen swings stir talk that Japan is in the FX market once again
An electronic screen in Tokyo displays the yen exchange rate against the U.S. dollar and the graph showing its recent swings, on Thursday.
Harajuku strives to reclaim its former glory — and surpass it
Laforet Harajuku, which celebrated its 45th anniversary last year, has been a witness to the district's evolution over the years.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Japan's May 1 intervention may have cost ¥3.66 trillion, BOJ data suggests
An electronic screen displays a graph showing Japanese yen exchange rates surging against the dollar amid signs of intervention by authorities, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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