Japan's obsessive love of cats isn’t anything new for the island nation of 127 million people—but with International Cat Day being celebrated today, August 8, there’s no better time to explore it. The ...

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Choosing a name for your new furry friend is an exciting first step in pet ownership. If you have an admiration for Japanese culture, selecting a Japanese name for your dog can be a meaningful way to ...

In Japan, a simple walk in the park led to a unique business idea that reflects a much bigger social change. Shin Ohta, a dog owner from Gifu Prefecture, often struggled when his toy poodle refused to ...

TOKYO (AP) — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. Robotic elephants draw crowds and controversy in some of India’s Hindu temples Robotic ...

A new international survey reveals clear differences in how veterinarians and animal welfare scientists in Japan and the UK perceive animal welfare, particularly animal behavior. The findings are ...

Japan has reached a striking demographic milestone, with the number of pet dogs and cats now exceeding the number of children ...

Cats are beloved in Japan, as they have been for thousands of years. From old mythological tales of feline yokai like the smart shape-shifting bakeneko to the Hello Kitties and lucky maneki-nekos of ...