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ADOPTION

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 24, 2014
I want you: A dog named Abbey
Though Abbey can be rather intimidating due to her low, husky voice and size, people with a bit of experience with big dogs will soon see that she's really just a big softie.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 24, 2014
Niger minister arrested in 'baby-trafficking' investigation
Niger's agriculture minister has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a baby-trafficking network, a spokesman for his political party and legal sources said on Saturday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Aug 18, 2014
Challenges can't compare to the rewards of cross-cultural adoption in Japan
Five years ago, my Japanese husband and I adopted a 3-year-old boy who had been placed in an orphanage when he was a month old. His birth mother, too young to care for him, had likely decided that giving him up was his only chance for a better life. After we first took him home, he would barely acknowledge...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 18, 2014
Tokyo and Saitama: Would you ever consider adopting a child?
Raul Montero
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Aug 17, 2014
A cat named Piccola: talk to me
Piccola is a sassy Siamese that, naturally, loves to talk.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 16, 2014
Thais to check on Japanese man's four alleged surrogate kids in Cambodia
Thai officials will soon travel to Cambodia after an adviser to a Japanese man claiming to be the father of at least 15 babies in Thailand on Friday invited them to see how well four children apparently fathered by the man are being raised in Cambodia.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 27, 2014
A dog named Shake: jumpin' Jimminy
Shake is an 11-year-old dachshund that shows no signs of slowing down.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 20, 2014
Happy ending for miniature pinscher formerly known as Goblin
At the time of his rescue, near-starvation had robbed Goblin of all his fur and his ability to walk. That nightmare is now over and Goblin, rechristened Happy, has found a new home.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 13, 2014
A cat named Meshibe: time out for fun
Meshibe was one of a number of kittens stuffed in a cardboard box and abandoned. Fortunately, the kittens came to ARK.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / COMMUNITY CHEST
Jul 7, 2014
Letters: adoption from Japan, book bores, returnees, workers' rights and fleeing U.S. guns
Some letters in response to recent articles in the Community section about a wide range of subjects.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 29, 2014
A dog named Gramma: dark spirit
Gramma, rescued from Tohoku after the 3/11 disaster, is his own dog, with a distinct touch of the cold northeast coursing through his veins.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Jun 22, 2014
A cat named Mackerel: undercover
With Mackerel, the saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" comes to mind.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 15, 2014
State-of-the-art dog shelter opens in Kansai
A new ARK facility to house rescued dogs in Hyogo Prefecture sets a new standard for animal welfare centers in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jun 15, 2014
A dog named Astro: not guilty
Astro, a mix of Western and Japanese breeds, was rescued from a pound. He came to ARK in March 2011 when he was about 1 year old.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 1, 2014
Feeling fit and fantastic with rehomed Punkie pair
Dogs Punkie Anna and her brother, Punkie Too, have found a home with the Yamamotos of Osaka.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 25, 2014
A cat named Blanco: In my time
Blanco came to ARK as a kitten last June with his siblings. Most of his brothers and sisters were adopted quickly but Blanco got passed over, as he was often too busy sleeping or playing to entertain visitors.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 18, 2014
A dog named Gran: Perfect poodle
Five-year-old Gran is a standard poodle, but only in terms of his breed. His personality and temperament are definitely high-end.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 11, 2014
A dog named Shoronpo: The un-chihuahua
If you like the idea of a "pocket-size" dog — one that fits the size of a tiny apartment, a tight budget, or a dog that doesn't need lots of exercise — then the 5-year-old Shoronpo is the one for you. If you're saying, "Oh, anything but one of those skittish, yappy little Chihuahuas," then read on...
Japan Times
LIFE / ADOPT ME!
May 4, 2014
A dog named Oboro: Tell me about it
When life weighs heavy and you're tired of two-way talk, there is nothing better to come home to than someone you can throw your arms around, snuggle up against and talk your heart out to. This golden retriever is perfect for just that.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 27, 2014
A cat named Harrison: All aboard!
Harrison is a bit shy but he's gradually warming to people. He may never be a cuddler but he is what is known as a 'soft-pawed cat' — one that is very gentle and highly unlikely to use his claws.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
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.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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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