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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 10, 2019
A bundle of joy in need of a hero
If it's youth and pep you're looking for, then this little fellow is for you.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 6, 2019
Hello, is it Lionel the pup you're looking for?
Lionel is 2 years old and was rescued in Yamaguchi Prefecture, a place where they still lay wire snares to trap dogs.
Japan Times
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Feb 25, 2019
The beauty of an Egyptian goddess, a sense of mischief like a Greek god
This handsome fellow came to ARK in May as a very young kitten and turns 1 year old next month. His name is Pewter and, admittedly, there is nothing very pewter-like about him. However, the earliest piece of pewter was found in an Egyptian tomb from 1450 B.C. and, with his big ears, pointed face and...
Japan Times
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Feb 17, 2019
Zorro is looking for his own hero
Six-year-old Zorro got his name because of the mask pattern on his fur and his dashing good looks, similar to the beloved vigilante character created by Johnston McCulley who protected the oppressed. The resemblance ends there, though, except for the fact that a Shiba dog is rather like a fox, which...
Japan Times
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Feb 10, 2019
Patra's mysterious past has led her to you
The beautiful green-eyed Patra came to ARK after her owner was hospitalized last year and she lost her home. As to what happened before all that, her story remains a mystery.
Japan Times
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Feb 3, 2019
This Vindaloo is a real treat for everyone
'Fiery" and "spicy" are words that may come to mind when you hear the word "vindaloo," but this 5-year-old handsome fellow with the same name as the South Indian dish is far easier to swallow.
Japan Times
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Jan 27, 2019
A peppy pooch finds a pack to run with
Cockle, a tiny shih tzu mix, was originally rescued from the horrid conditions of a breeder and was first featured in The Japan Times' Adopt Me section in May 2017. He has now been rechristened Shishimaru (after the cartoon character from "Ninja Hattori-kun"), and has found a permanent home with the...
Japan Times
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Jan 20, 2019
Bronze gets first place when it comes to affection
This exquisitely marked gray tabby was rescued in May of last year when, as a 2-month-old kitten, she bravely wandered into a garage for shelter. Intelligence shines bright in this girl's gorgeous eyes and it surely played a part in her knowing where to seek help and from whom.
Japan Times
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Jan 13, 2019
Tyson is just the Tosa to help you keep fit
Looking to whip yourself into shape? Crossfit, high-intensity interval training, Tabata? You won't need any of these, nor any gym or expensive equipment, if you have a Tosa like Tyson around.
Japan Times
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Jan 6, 2019
Herb will make a sweet addition to any family
The exotic-looking Herb is friendliness embodied and, despite her name, she's all girl — think angelica, rosemary and lavender rather than basil.
Japan Times
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Dec 30, 2018
Charming Rivas is ready to play
Rivas, a German shepherd mix, came to ARK after he was found wandering the streets. He's a "fluffy, bright-eyed ball of exuberance," about 4 years old and 25 kilograms. He's strong and fast and can be excitable, and he needs someone who loves big, energetic dogs such as himself. Rivas also adores other...
Japan Times
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Dec 25, 2018
Bonds that heal: Minorca helps a family move on
It's the time of year for heart-warming stories and Minorca, a canine cutie who was first featured here in January, is one of them.
Japan Times
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Dec 16, 2018
Game on!: A tomcat named Risa
This guy's energy is contagious. Word is he's an 'all-round terrific cat' and should have been scooped up long ago.
Japan Times
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Dec 12, 2018
D-O-G spells love: a true evergreen named Juniper
Juniper is touted as 'the sweetest, happiest, easiest dog to get along with,' which sounds like just what the season calls for.
Japan Times
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Dec 5, 2018
Captivating calico: A cat named Gorori
Gorori, a gorgeous wide-eyed calico, came in from the cold streets. She captured hearts with her big personality and was brought to ARK.
Japan Times
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Nov 25, 2018
All-points bulletin: A Shiba named Reina is in need of a home
Reina is smart, knows a lot of commands, loves other dogs and doesn't even mind veterinarians.
Japan Times
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Nov 14, 2018
Family fantastic: Kittens Tiger and Sazzles find a fun-filled home in Kanagawa
Tiger and Sazzles, two tiny kittens found abandoned and in need of a home, have found a stupendous one with the Oue family in Kanagawa.
Japan Times
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Nov 4, 2018
No pushover: a cat named Hokuro
Give Hokuro space and time to come around and you'll have a friend who respects you and a handsome companion to be proud of.
Japan Times
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Oct 28, 2018
The heart knows: An Akita named Harry
Harry, an Akita, has been described as 'a gigantic puppy in disguise.' At 3½ years old, he still wants to play.
Japan Times
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Oct 21, 2018
Unstoppable: a calico cat named Leggy
Leggy is petite at 3 kg, but perfectly healthy, and the lack of one of her hind legs does not hinder her.
Japan to revise consumption tax exemption for overseas tourists
Tourists walk through Nakamise shopping street near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo in April
Japan's tourism industry hit by cancellations after megaquake alert
A beach closed due to a megaquake alert in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Friday to Thursday.
Focus shifts to incoming typhoon as Tropical Storm Maria dissipates
Newly formed Tropical Storm Ampil, which is forecast to approach eastern Japan this weekend, is seen on the left side of this satellite image.
Kishida to step down in September in bid to show ‘LDP has changed’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference Wednesday at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo.
Publisher finds surprise audience after translating history textbooks
Yamakawa Shuppansha president Takeshi Nozawa holds the publisher's textbook on Japanese history — used in high schools across Japan — alongside the new English version in Tokyo on May 23.
Economic security is about strengthening and sustaining growth, former minister says
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi says changes in the international balance of power, along with deepening economic interdependence, have led some countries to attempt to use their economic power to impose their will on others.
Ice bandanas, convenience store breaks: Running under Japan’s summer sun
Blistering heat is becoming a fixture of summer in Japan, but a few tweaks to your routine can make your outdoor runs bearable — if not enjoyable — until cooler temperatures return.
Japan issued its first-ever megaquake alert. What does that mean?
Naoshi Hirata (center), chairman of a committee tasked with evaluating the risk of a Nankai Trough earthquake, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Friday.
France brings down the curtain on its Olympic party with Tom Cruise and Leon Marchand
Fireworks are set off during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Sunday.

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