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DOGS

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 3, 2018
A thing of beauty: Doberman mix Aero finds a home in Chiba
Aero — a fun-loving, happy dog that ‘sometimes goes over the top in his exuberance’ — has found a family.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 23, 2018
Where the heart is: a dog named Skyros
Six-year-old Skyros has been described as ‘quite a special guy.’ And though he may not be as exotic as the Aegean island jewel he is named for, he is a gem in his own right.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 12, 2018
Forever sunshine: A golden retriever named Summer
True to her name, this girl glows with warmth. In addition to being gorgeous, she’s brimming with affection and loves people.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 19, 2018
I am a dog: a Shiba mix named Natsume
Natsume, a 15-kilogram Shiba mix about 7 years old, is typical of the breed, a bit stoic and a bit hard to get to know, but with a heart of gold.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 6, 2018
Always overlooked: a ‘lovable mutt’ named Carol
Carol is that friendly boy-next-door kind of a fellow with familiar good looks, but he also has an exotic lineage that includes chow chow, spitz, Akita, Shiba and husky.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 29, 2018
Tickle me pink: a dog named Beaujolais
Beaujolais was first featured here more than a year and a half ago and, unfortunately, he is still in need of a home.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jul 28, 2018
Canine sun smarts
‘Do dogs need sunscreen?’
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 13, 2018
Dog food with legumes tied to pet heart disease: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Pet food containing peas, lentils, other legumes and potatoes might be causing heart disease in dogs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a warning to pet owners.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 1, 2018
After abandonment twice and years of neglect, toy poodle Manto finds a home in Tokyo
After a close call with the pound, years of neglect and abandonment once again, toy poodle Manto has finally found stability and care in the Tokyo home of the Purbo family.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 24, 2018
Show some respect: A chow chow named Kikome
Kikome is a 5-month-old black chow chow, an ancient breed of dog that originated in China.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 3, 2018
Oh happy day: a Kishu named Toji
Toji was once ‘a real loner’ and very difficult to be around, but with love and patience, he has now learned not only to trust but also to show affection.
BUSINESS
May 25, 2018
United Airlines settles with owner of puppy that died in overhead bin
United Airlines has reached a “resolution” with the owners of a small French bulldog puppy that died during a flight after a cabin attendant ordered it stowed in an overhead bin in March, the carrier said on Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 22, 2018
A lot of love: Blewit, a poodle-Shih Tzu mix, finds a forever home
A lot of love: Blewit, a poodle-Shih Tzu mix, was first featured here in July 2016 after being rescued from severe neglect in a hoarder’s hellhole. Those dark days are long gone now, as Blewit, rechristened Itty, finds himself in a virtual paradise with his new owners Machi Ojima (above left) and her...
Japan Times
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Apr 15, 2018
The real thing: A Hokkaido mix named Verity
Verity, a Hokkaido mix about 5 years old, was rescued with other dogs from dire neglect at a temple.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 14, 2018
Japan’s pet detectives
Myriad spiritual and high-tech options are available to help owners find their missing animals, but human trackers are still the best bet.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 1, 2018
Great haven: Great Pyrenees Coco finds a new home in Tokyo
Cosette, rechristened Coco, has found a new and loving home with Yutaka Hibi and his wife, Mayumi, of Tokyo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 1, 2018
Pampered pooches get their tickets to ride, but do they care?
Ding Dong and Fun Fun, a pair of 12-year-old Yorkshire terriers, know how to enjoy the high life — literally.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 25, 2018
Nothing but a heartbreak: an Akita dog named Voyager
A purebred Akita with papers to prove it, Voyager’s journey started out fine but has become a one of loneliness and yearning.
WORLD
Mar 15, 2018
‘He can’t breathe there’: Death of puppy on United flight prompts U.S. agency probe
United Airlines faced fresh backlash on Wednesday over a puppy that died in-flight after a cabin attendant ordered it stowed in an overhead bin, and the U.S. Department of Transportation said it was examining the events that led to the French bulldog’s death.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 11, 2018
Bend me, shape me: A dog named Skye
At 10 kilograms, Skye is the perfect size for big-city apartments and for being picked up and carried around, which she absolutely loves.
Japan triples departure tax in push to combat overtourism
Tourists in Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo, on Wednesday. Japan tripled its International Tourist Tax (departure tax) to ¥3,000 from ¥1,000 on Wednesday for all travelers leaving Japan, regardless of nationality.
More facilities in Japan placing sanitary bins in men’s restrooms
A sanitary bin with an awareness sticker placed in a men's restroom in the Nagasaki Municipal Government building
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Western-style rooms spanning the size of four tatami mats with hardwood floors, a toilet and soft mattresses on bed frames are designated for foreign nationals and those with health conditions at Tochigi Prison.
‘My dream is broken’: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
A man orders from a kebab shop in the Okubo district in Tokyo.
Japan’s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Western-style rooms spanning the size of four tatami mats with hardwood floors, a toilet and soft mattresses on bed frames are designated for foreign nationals and those with health conditions at Tochigi Prison.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas
Romain Troublé, the executive director of Tara Ocean Foundation, speaks to visitors aboard the Tara during a rare port call in Tokyo in April.
In Kyushu’s far south, Senti.U sparks a culinary destination
Chef Yasuhiko Uchida was born in Saga Prefecture but has made his home in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, since 2012.

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