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DOGS

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Jan 25, 2015
A family affair: Dog Glaccolo finds a home
Glaccolo (center front), a papillon first featured here in October, was being fostered by the Seshiyama family, which in itself bode auspicious. Charmer that she is, the little dog soon worked her way into the heart and home of Michiko Ota, mother of Reiko Seshiyama.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2015
Tokyo's K-9 cops featured on doggy calling cards
In a bid to elevate awareness of police dogs and to promulgate law-enforcement messages, officers in Tokyo are distributing collectible cards for their canine partners.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 11, 2015
Warm, fuzzy feeling: a dog named Woolly
Woolly can be likened to a security blanket — a friend who is always by your side, always ready to offer his warm affection and companionship.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Dec 11, 2014
'Architecture for Dogs'
Despite dogs being "man's best friend," we rarely design our world around the happiness of our pets.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 7, 2014
Finders keepers: a dog named Shield
Shield, a 'drop-dead gorgeous' Australian shepherd, is a dog in love with life and people but without a home.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 25, 2014
Group aims to boost the number of therapy dogs it provides in Kyushu
A nonprofit organization is calling for funds to pay for the rearing and training of therapy dogs in Kyushu.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 23, 2014
Good dog!: 'Goofy big ball of fluff' Bon lives up to his name
An unusual mix of cocker spaniel and Polish lowland sheepdog, Bon has been described as a 'goofy big ball of fluff with great big feet.'
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 19, 2014
Tochigi man arrested for dumping 72 dead dogs and eight living ones
A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly dumping 80 dogs near a river and on a mountain in Tochigi Prefecture.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Nov 16, 2014
Taco for two: Tuba finds a home — and a new name — in Yokohama
Lovely dog that he is, Tuba was unable to find a home until a big bit of luck came his way.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2014
More abandoned dogs reported in three prefectures
Amid a rash of dog abandonment cases across the nation, 80 additional instances have been reported since October 2013 in Saitama, Yamanashi and Saga prefectures, according to local communities and animal welfare groups.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 2, 2014
Cosmic: a dog named Supernova
Supernova is full of curiosity and into everything. She adores people and loves being picked up.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 26, 2014
Float like a butterfly: a dog named Glaccolo
Glaccolo is fine with children, dogs, cats and cars. Friendly and outgoing, she is also quiet and in good health.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 19, 2014
Love at first sight as poodle Gran finds home in Nagoya
First featured here in May, spectacular specimen of a poodle Gran has now found a home.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Oct 11, 2014
Give a dog a bad name
Dad, dad. Look at that cute cat.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 5, 2014
A haven from the cold: A dog named Stand
'A lovely dog with an impeccable character.' That is how this Australian shepherd with a rather unusual name of has been described.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 21, 2014
Piebald sweetcakes: a dog named Cabanas
This female dachshund is sure to bring an ample measure of sweetness into your life.
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.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2014
Israeli troops, using sniffer dogs and robots, hunt for Gaza tunnels
Israeli Col. Tomer was literally tipped off to the tunnel snaking under a Palestinian village when the tank-churned earth gave way under the weight of one of his behemoth bulldozers.
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.
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.
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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