Bunnies proving to be a tourism boon for Japan’s “Rabbit Island” July 25, 2015 Ever go down a YouTube rabbit hole? You’re looking for one thing, but stumble onto something else. Then you get so far off track… Continue Reading
Owl Love: The greatest love of all July 9, 2015 Owls are officially the coolest. Here’s why. Amazing interspecies love action. At Hukulou Coffee house in Osaka, Japan, an owl and a kitten have… Continue Reading
A gaze from a dog can make you fall in love and release oxytocin April 21, 2015 When it comes to the interaction between species, few critters are as good at connecting with each other as humans and dogs. Dogs are… Continue Reading
Fukushima’s guardian of animals cares for critters in a radioactive zone March 30, 2015 Naoto Matsumura has chosen to live where, frankly, nobody should. But the Japanese farmer has made headlines around the world for remaining hunkered down… Continue Reading
Christmas butter shortage on tap thanks to tired Japanese cows December 8, 2014 A butter shortage could ruin Christmas in Japan. Store shelves have been bare for weeks. Avid bakers are facing one pack per customer limits…. Continue Reading
Rare albino dolphin captured at Taiji November 26, 2014 Japanese fisherman have captured a rare albino dolphin as part of the controversial hunt, according to animal welfare activists monitoring hunt. The young albino was among… Continue Reading
Herds of deer overrun Nara, Japan October 28, 2014 Nara, a city in central Japan, has developed a reputation for attracting some unique visitors. Herds of deer have taken over city streets. Locals… Continue Reading
Japan’s annual dolphin slaughter resumes in Taiji October 21, 2014 The controversial dolphin hunt resumed today in Taiji, Japan. After 17 days so-called Blue Cove days, Sea Shepherd Cove Guardians reported the slaughter of… Continue Reading
Barking news: DOGTV makes leaps and bounds into Europe October 17, 2014 The world’s first television channel meant for dogs, not their owners, will soon broadcast in Germany, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The DOGTV deal with Deutsch Telecom… Continue Reading
Canine care home opens in Japan July 3, 2014 A Japanese retailer is planning to open the first pet nursing care business, intended for senior pets. The Aeon retail group will open the… Continue Reading
