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ANIMALS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 13, 2017
Kumamoto veterinarian looks after owners — and their pets — in times of disaster
In times of natural disaster, people's safety and well-being are naturally put first. The same, though, can't always be said for pets, which are also victims in such calamities.
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 13, 2017
DNA can track migrations of fish
Scientists have tracked fish off New York by following the traces of DNA left in the water, a technique that could help gauge life in rivers, lakes and oceans around the world, a study showed on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 13, 2017
All in the family: Dinosaur cousin's look is quite a surprise for researchers
Scientists have identified the oldest-known forerunner of the dinosaurs and are expressing surprise at how little it resembled one.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 12, 2017
Winning ways: Dachshund Rusk finds a home in Tokyo
Rusk, first featured here in September 2015, was able to win the heart of his foster parent, Junko Sugimoto, and is now firmly ensconced in his new Tokyo home.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 5, 2017
Fab — and then some: a kitten named Nakamun
Nakamun, now 10 months old, is back and ready to be scooped up by one very lucky person, even a first-time owner.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 26, 2017
Intoxicating: a German shepherd named Schlenkerla
Schlenkerla came from an infamous puppy mill and was bought for a child who was given no support regarding the dog's care.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 23, 2017
Kanagawa man who tweeted 'lion scare' after 2016 Kumamoto quakes avoids charges
A man who fanned a "lion scare" with false tweets following the deadly earthquakes that hit Kumamoto last April has managed to avoid indictment.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 19, 2017
'Take me in,' she said: a cat named Futen
Normally, cats and dogs are brought to ARK or are rescued by the group. Futen, however, suddenly appeared on the doorstep of an ARK staff member and asked to be let in.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 14, 2017
Japan turns to drones to help elderly hunters combat crop-damaging pests
In another downside to rapidly graying Japan, the nation's active hunters — in decline and aging — are having a hard time keeping up with their hunting dogs that dash after their prey.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 14, 2017
Toy poodle's success as police dog in Ibaraki offers child-rearing lessons
A veteran police dog handler and his toy poodle — a rather unusual breed for a police dog — have been busy lately, not only at crime scenes or searching for missing persons, but also with community outreach.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 12, 2017
Cuddle me quick: a dog named Tucker
Seven-month-old Tucker is one of two siblings who came to ARK as strays. Now, he and his brother are looking for a roomy home, either separate or together.
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2017
Elephant kills Thai handler at Wakayama amusement facility
An animal handler died Sunday after being hit by the trunk of an elephant at an amusement facility complex in Wakayama Prefecture, police said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2017
Wild boars pose fresh challenge to returnees of radiation-hit Fukushima towns
Beyond radiation risks, an unexpected nuisance looms for people returning to towns vacated after the Fukushima nuclear crisis six years ago — wild boars.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 5, 2017
Spick and span: Cats find a home in Kyoto — and keep it clean
Kinomi and Konoha were featured here in 2015. Since then, the two have been lucky enough to find a home in Kyoto.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LABOR PAINS
Feb 26, 2017
Japanese need to take more leave, starting with when beloved pets pass
A recent survey corroborates the stereotype many folks have of the Japanese worker: In short, their work is endless and breaks are few and far between.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 26, 2017
Devilish duo: an inseparable pair of cats named Kaisei and Muniko
Kaisei and Muniko, both about 7 months old, came to ARK separately but are now pretty much joined at the hip.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 19, 2017
Here for you: a dog named Yukichi
Yukichi is something of an ideal little dog: healthy, happy, never destructive — one who would be happy with canine company or without.
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 16, 2017
Fossils show quick rebound of life after ancient mass extinction
Fossils including sharks, sea reptiles and squid-like creatures dug up in Idaho reveal a marine ecosystem thriving relatively soon after Earth's worst mass extinction, contradicting the long-held notion life was slow to recover from the calamity.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 15, 2017
Letting fish stocks recover could vastly increase fishing profits, World Bank says
Global profits from fishing could grow by tens of billions of dollars if depleted fish stocks were allowed to recover, bolstering the livelihoods of millions of people and feeding the world's growing population, a study by the World Bank said Tuesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 11, 2017
Akitas in Japan give a dog a good name
The breed is a fiercely loyal animal that has attracted growing interest from dog lovers in recent years
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Paris Olympics kick off with rain-soaked — but grandiose — opening ceremony
Japan's 2024 Olympic team moves down the Seine River in Paris during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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