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DOGS

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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 27, 2023
Whether you're partial to cats of dogs, Acerola and Buzz are both great company
One cat is rescued from a hoarding situation, while a dog needs to find new digs after his owner was hospitalized. Both are ready to play.
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BUSINESS
May 20, 2023
Japanese firms ready to take bite out of booming Chinese pet market
The market is reportedly the world's second largest after that of the United States, and Japanese firms are eyeing potential opportunities to cash in on the boom in demand for pet products.
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LIFE / Travel
May 13, 2023
The fur is flying — for top dollar on private airlines
Flying with a pet? It'll cost an arm and a paw to avoid the cargo hold.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 30, 2023
Put some spring in your step with a new forever friend to share your home
Found wandering the streets, Calabash wasn't wary of people like most dogs who come to the shelter. He'll be your best friend if you let him.
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CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
Apr 8, 2023
Roger Dahl on Hello Kitty temptations
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WORLD
Feb 5, 2023
Take a bow-wow! Meet Bobi, the world's oldest dog on record
At over 30 years old, the canine's owner attributes his longevity to living in the countryside, never being chained and eating only 'human food.'
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jan 27, 2023
Nobuaki Moribe: ‘You were born to be happy, so make sure to love yourself’
Nobuaki Moribe is a delight to see when he strolls through Tokyo's Yoyogi Park, it doesn't hurt that he has multiple dogs by his side.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 10, 2023
These dogs and cats are looking for a new home. In exchange? You'll get a fun friend!
An adorable basset hound, the winner of the 'sweetest cat' award and a cute beagle are just some of the many animals we profiled in the latter months of 2022.
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CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
Dec 10, 2022
Roger Dahl on dog empathy
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BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2022
Japanese offices welcoming dogs in bid to encourage owner well-being
Fujitsu is trialing a new dog-friendly office until the end of the year at its building in Kawasaki as a way to improve employee well-being and productivity.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 16, 2022
New on the menu: Gourmet meals for your four-legged friends
Have a pet that's a picky eater? Perhaps this San Francisco chef has the answer.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 16, 2022
Zengina is one of many unique sweeties who are ready to share your home
Zengina got her name from hiding behind a household appliance, but she has no reason to hide anymore.
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CULTURE / Film
Sep 15, 2022
'Hell Dogs': Mayhem with a touch of noir
Masato Harada's fast-paced film starring Junichi Okada as an undercover police officer in a yakuza gang delivers blood-spattering action scenes and a flurry of movie references.
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WORLD
Sep 6, 2022
A century on, political fights rage over Turkey's dogs
It has been a love-hate affair of late between dogs and humans in Turkey that, like most things in the painfully polarized country, has taken on a political life of its own.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 15, 2022
Some cool cats and hot dogs like Scallywag are hoping to get adopted by summer's end
Nobody likes to spend the summer alone, so check out some of the dogs and cats who are also looking for a friend to chill with.
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JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
Japan eases quarantine rules for pets of Ukrainian evacuees
The decision has drawn backlash from the public, especially on social media, with some people expressing concerns that a shortened quarantine period will pose a health risk.
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LIFE
Mar 17, 2022
Low-cost sterilization of dogs and cats curbs the euthanization of strays
Japan's cities have seen an increasing number of stray animals, as a result of a pet ownership boom during the pandemic.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 28, 2022
Courageous dogs and some kitty duos are looking for a new place to live
Even though the weather may be warming up, it's always great to have a pet dog or cat to snuggle up with.
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LIFE
Feb 10, 2022
Dog trainer in Japan installs 'poop posts' to make city more pet friendly
The posts stand about 90 centimeters tall, are 50 cm wide and come with plastic bags that people can use to pick up their dogs' leavings.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 30, 2021
Start the new year off with a new furry friend
Take a look at the cats and dogs who are searching for a new home in 2022.

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