Discover 20 fascinating animals in Japan, from monkeys to deer, as well as other fascinating Japanese wildlife species you ...

Nagoya, Japan — Abandoned and unwanted pets are a big problem across the world, with thousands stuck in shelters waiting for adoption. Older animals are particularly hard to place, leaving them at ...

In a country that gave us sushi, anime, and the very best photo trends, it may be Japan's animal towns — places where wild or feral animals live in relative harmony with the city’s human residents — ...

Living in a small neighborhood in the outskirts of Yokohama, called Tsurumi, was a surreal experience. Tsurumi was simultaneously more urban than Boston—what with its incredible public transportation ...

Animal cafes in Japan offer a charming and unexpected way to relax while connecting with animals in thoughtfully designed spaces. Stepping inside these cafes feels calm and welcoming, with quiet ...

In Japan, it’s possible to enjoy a coffee while an owl perches on your head, or to sit at a bar where penguins stare out at you from behind a plexiglass wall. The country’s exotic animal cafes are ...

Critically endangered species and ones banned from international trade are among the hundreds of types of birds, reptiles and mammals that researchers identified at 142 animal cafes. By Rachel Nuwer ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Stuffed animals are cooped up! They want to ditch your bed and bookshelves. They want to see the world. They want to travel. And in Japan, they can.

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humanitarian rescue and recovery efforts in Japan have been unprecedented in the wake of the recent catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. But while the vast ...