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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 20, 2016
Once bathtub-bound dog Ofurochan warms to life and freedom with new family
Shiba Ofurochan, so named after being rescued after three years of life in a bath, has found a new, loving home with the Yoshidas of Tokyo.
Japan Times
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Mar 13, 2016
Christmas once again: a Hokkaido cross-breed named Virginia
Affectionate, sweet, happy and beautiful, Virginia has velvety soft fur perfect for burying your face in.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2016
Tohoku team touts Robo-Dog technology in disaster rescues
Scientists are looking to put a new kind of dog into the fight to rescue survivors of future disasters: a canine strapped into a high-tech vest that will allow it to function somewhat like a robot.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 29, 2016
Aloha: a dog named Ilio
Ilio came to ARK with his brother when his previous owner had to be hospitalized. Still relatively young at 8 years old, Ilio, whose name means "dog" in Hawaiian, would be a perfect canine for someone looking for a mature companion. A silver dapple longhair miniature dachshund, Ilio weighs just under...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Feb 27, 2016
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Feb 10, 2016
Cat-loving Akita governor plans new animal shelter
Akita Prefecture Gov. Norihisa Satake, who once received a pet cat as a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin, is spearheading plans for a new animal shelter in the area.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 3, 2016
Tokushima group trains abandoned dogs for rescue roles
Local authorities across Japan are struggling to reduce the number of abandoned pets they put down. But a program by Tokushima Prefecture aims to improve the situation by turning unwanted dogs into rescue and therapy animals.
Japan Times
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Jan 31, 2016
Sound of silence: a dachshund named Flake
With a beautiful cream color and a tail lush like a horse's mane, Flake pads gently on silent feet, never whines, never barks and is never bossy.
Japan Times
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Jan 10, 2016
A peach of a pinscher named Pear
Miniature pinscher Pear is really quite the cutie, incredibly affectionate and infinitely portable at just over 5 kg.
Japan Times
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Jan 3, 2016
Labrador love: a lug named Caramel
Nothing says 'love' like a Labrador, and 1-year-old Caramel has got a lot to give.
Japan Times
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Dec 6, 2015
A penny for your thoughts: a dog named Jerry
Jerry is something of an introvert, an intelligent dog and an incredibly quick study. But he's no stick-in-the-mud.
Japan Times
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Nov 22, 2015
Golden years: a dog named Goma
Friendly, quiet and gentle, the only thing some people would say Goma has going against him is his age.
Japan Times
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Nov 1, 2015
Lovable mutt: a mixed-breed pup named Ozzie
When you picture the classic childhood dog, chances are you'll conjure up something that looks and acts exactly like Ozzie.
Japan Times
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Oct 25, 2015
Bathtub blues: a shiba named Ofurochan
Ofurochan had lived three years in a bathtub when she was rescued after her owner was hospitalized with mental health issues.
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Oct 19, 2015
Chiba police adopt more restrained animal control rules after officers fire barrage of shots at dog
After receiving a barrage of criticism against three officers who last month fired a total of 13 shots at a dog that attacked pedestrians, the Chiba Prefectural Police has drawn up a set of measures to capture violent animals without resorting to guns, sources said Monday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 14, 2015
Animal advocates divided over shelter practices
Foreign volunteers break off contact with Tokyo NPO over conditions at dog facility.
Japan Times
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Oct 11, 2015
Trash day tragedy: a Doberman named Destiny
Destiny, an 8-year-old Doberman, was found buried in a pile of rubbish in Osaka, severely dehydrated and anemic.
Japan Times
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Sep 20, 2015
Simply charming: a dachshund named Rusk
Big for a dachshund, Rusk has a personality that wins respect, and he wants the humans in his life to be worthy of his.
Japan Times
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Sep 6, 2015
A dog named Buddy lets the good times roll
First featured here in March, Mav, now rechristened Buddy, has found a home with Flemming and Margaret Christensen and their 10-year-old daughter, Sophie.
Japan Times
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Aug 30, 2015
Timeless: a shiba inu named Lychin
Lychin, described as an 'amazingly sweet, happy dog,' was taken in from one of the rare 'good breeders' in Japan when he went bankrupt. His animals were healthy, well-loved and exercised, and it shows.
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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.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
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.

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