TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government approved Friday a bill to allow municipalities to authorize "emergency shootings" by ...

Some zoos in Japan are striving to create better environments for their animals for the sake of their mental and physical well-being.

In a 2023 survey published in The Mainichi, it was found that there are approximately 6.8 million pet dogs and 9 million pet ...

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 ...

Issued under the City Planning Law, the building disposition order covers all North Safari Sapporo buildings in Sapporo, ...

Zoo director shares her struggle with openly rejecting, turning away visitors, frequently feeling forced to smile, respond ...

The Act on Welfare and Management of Animals says pet owners must ensure the well-being of their pets for their whole life, including during rehoming. Whilst rehoming a pet in Japan may seem ...

TOKYO -- The number of dogs and cats euthanized in Japan has dropped to less than one-tenth of that about a decade ago thanks to efforts by animal welfare organizations and volunteers who rescue ...