Explore Japan’s most adorable animal cafes, where cute cats, owls, hedgehogs, and other charming animals create unforgettable experiences. From sipping coffee while surrounded by playful pets to ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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