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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 2, 2019
Fate brings a new family member into the Fujimuras' home
Lionel, who was featured in this space in March as one of the last of his siblings still waiting to be adopted, has at last found a new home with Fuka Fujimura and her father, Keisuke.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 25, 2019
Chimney hopes to smoke out a soulmate
Six-year-old Chimney has been described as a "beautiful, solid, love-you-forever type." One look at his photo and "beautiful" is sure to spring to mind. And Chimney most definitely is tried and true when it comes to affection. But, it does take time for him to reveal his sweet side.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 18, 2019
Voom is looking for room to grow ... and play
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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 3, 2019
Gimme shelter
Chiikun is an 8-year-old, green-eyed, brown tabby that has been at ARK for far too long — eight years as a matter of fact. ARK is nice but it's NO place to call home.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 27, 2019
A happy ending for a sweet little Herb
The lovely Herb, who was featured in this column in January of this year, has found a home.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 20, 2019
Born at a temple, Gobo the dog is ready for a home
The gorgeous Gobo was featured here many months ago but still has not found a home after five long years. Gobo's only fault, if you could call it that, is his wariness. He doesn't run with wagging tail to greet people.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 13, 2019
Caring for Candle and Chimney is a family affair
Candle is a 6-year-old cat who came to ARK with her equally gorgeous brother, Chimney, when they were only about 3 months old. The pair look a lot alike and are inseparable. If there's one difference then it's that Chimney is rather camera shy. Whenever he senses a photo session is in the works, he disappears....
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 6, 2019
Walks and pals, Tweezer seeks life's little pleasures
Tweezer is an 11-year-old dachshund who came to the shelter early this year when he was surrendered from the home of a hoarder.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 29, 2019
The real McCoy finds a real family to love
Some years ago, Rebecca and Hiroaki Takeuchi looked to ARK to find a pal for their aging dog. They found dog's best friend in "a very stoic little fellow" they named Xen. When the older dog died this January, Xen became lethargic and desperately lonely.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 22, 2019
Naomi the cat, named after the tennis star, is ready for some love
Eight-year-old Naomi came to ARK when her elderly owner could no longer care for her. She is named after famed tennis player Naomi Osaka, but any similarities beyond the name are hard to find. Her penchant for food has given her the figure of an athlete on extended leave.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 18, 2019
It's a film, it's an island ... no, it's a lovable canine!
Does the name "Stromboli" elicit images of the volcanic island off the coast of Italy for you? How about the 1950 film starring Ingrid Bergman, or the delicious turnover?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 11, 2019
Full tilt: Setamaru has energy to burn
Full tilt: Need a pickup? A break from the hum-drum? If so, then this ginger ball of energy is for you. He's called Setamaru, a name coined from the Tokyo Ward where he was found. Born sometime this spring, he's still new to life and he's taken it by the horns. And he wants more of it. He wants to get...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 1, 2019
Kyoro is built for comfort
Built for comfort: Kyoro, an 8-year-old Chihuahua, only weighs in at 4 kg, which is less than many cats, but he can still pack a punch. Kyoro landed at ARK earlier this summer when his owner was hospitalized. The shelter was a crazy nightmare for Kyoro. The blur of activity, the racket, the lack of attention...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 25, 2019
Determined to 'adopt, not shop,' a young woman meets the cat of her dreams
Sarah, who had been found abandoned in a box as a tiny kitten in April 2017, was first featured in Adopt Me! last year. From being dumped, then rescued, then featured in The Japan Times, the dreamy-white glam girl caught the eye of Emmy van Gemert, a native of the Netherlands and Tokyo resident.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 18, 2019
Satsuki the cat brings all the joy of May flowers
This rather intense-looking fellow is Satsuki, a name more often given to girls since "satsuki" is a type of azalea. However, it is also what we used to call the month of May according to the old Japanese calendar, and that was when our Satsuki was born.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 11, 2019
A pup gets a new name, now he needs a new home
This lovable mutt came to ARK last summer along with a number of other dogs. They were all named after the former owner, who had died, and then had numbers added on. Thus, "Pondi Two" was born.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 4, 2019
Colone is a cat that deserves better
There are some animals who spend years, even decades in a cage, even at ARK. They are the passed-over ones, the forgotten, those who have become lost in the shelter and amid the competition for adoption.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 28, 2019
A happy end for Panjuro, the little powerhouse
The attention-loving Panjuro, who was first featured here in October 2017, has found a home in Osaka with Yuka Mori (pictured here) and her father, Seiki Mori.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 21, 2019
A dog with a kind heart and in need of a pal
This sweet little girl came to ARK a long time ago and, for no good reason, she's still at the shelter. It seems she has simply been overlooked.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 14, 2019
A quiet kitty looking for better days
It took a long time for this cat to show his incredibly photogenic side, but sadly, Marumaru has had nearly two years to get used to his no-longer-new surroundings.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
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