Saving deer from tourist trash in Japan's Nara
As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers ...
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Pet euthanasia and culling in Japan: How kill rates dropped — and the challenges that remain
In a 2023 survey published in The Mainichi, it was found that there are approximately 6.8 million pet dogs and 9 million pet ...
Japan's zoos strive to make life easier for animals
Some zoos in Japan are striving to create better environments for their animals for the sake of their mental and physical well-being.
No entry for solo men — Japan zoo bans unaccompanied male visitors after harassment complaints
Located in Tochigi Prefecture, Healing Pavilion is an interactive zoo that allows visitors to feed, cuddle, and bond with ...
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Animals in Japanese Art.
a crane almost invariably appears -- cranes being trained by the Japanese to play the part of carrier pigeons. Of course, a far more bulky correspondence can be intrusted to them, and one of the ...
Japan’s ‘most dangerous zoo’ says it will fight closure
A Japanese zoo is fighting back after authorities in Hokkaido prefecture issued a closure order for the facility exhibiting ...
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These monkeys keep trying to mate with deer—scientists have a few theories why
In 2015, on Japan’s forested island of Yakushima ... almond-shaped eyes—though they can’t be absolutely certain it’s the same animal. “It’s difficult to recognize, but when you ...
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Animal Welfare Japan
The Animal Welfare Japan (AWJ) was created in 1956 to raise public awareness and funding to ensure pioneering animal welfare activities in Japan were continued and improved. Reputable animal ...
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How to Rehome a Pet in Japan Safely and Responsibly
Rehoming a pet can be a heart-wrenching decision, but sometimes, life circumstances leave us with no other option. Finding pet-friendly apartments in Japan can be difficult, limiting options for ...