What kind of relationship did Japanese people and animals have during the early modern Edo period (1603–1868)? An exhibition exploring this historical relationship through ukiyo-e (traditional ...

The Japanese Dog Preservation Society, Nihon-ken Hozonkai, was created to maintain and preserve six specific native Japanese dog breeds. This organization is similar to the American Kennel Club (AKC) ...

There is a surprisingly wide variety of snakes in Japan, with over 40 species in total that inhabit the country’s many islands. Most of these snakes are non-venomous and beneficial to the environment ...

TOKYO-Tucked away in the back yard of most animal research institutes is a humble pagoda. Armed with a bunch of flowers, some food and water, scientists visit this memorial several times each year to ...

SAKURA, Japan (Reuters) - With animal feed and fertilizer prices at record highs, Japan's food recycling industry is seeing greater demand than ever before for pellets for pigs and poultry made from ...

Visiting Japan’s famous animal cafes and meeting the cutest animals Animal cafes in Japan offer a charming and unexpected way to relax while connecting with animals in thoughtfully designed spaces.