A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians, amid a booming pet industry and a dearth of children.

Join us on this fascinating journey as we delve into the world of Akita dogs, a loyal and majestic breed with a rich history. In this dogumentary-style video, we'll introduce you to the breed standard ...

The origins of today’s Japanese dog breeds can be traced back thousands of years. After millennia of crossbreeding and fine-tuning, it is widely accepted that there are just six breeds native to Japan ...

Maybe you have Japanese heritage you want to celebrate, or you're adopting a Japanese dog breed like an Akita or Shiba Inu. Perhaps Japan is your favorite country to visit, or heck, maybe you're just ...

NARA, Japan >> The Japan Service Dog Association, a nonprofit organization based in the city of Katsuragi, Nara prefecture, ...

Camera poised, Tomoaki Kasuga peers eagerly forward as Coco takes her first swimming lesson. When she successfully catches a tennis ball and swims toward him, Kasuga’s nervous face melts into a broad ...

TOKYO — Between frequent moves, language barriers and strict requirements, U.S. military families in Japan can face an array of obstacles when trying to adopt pets. But a Tokyo-based organization is ...

Owning a dog in Japan can be tricky - the pets aren't usually welcomed in restaurants or cafes, and taking them on public transport means zipping them up inside a carrier. Yet, at an office in ...

Bear attacks on pet dogs have become a regular occurrence in north Japan, with one hunter suggesting the phenomenon is caused ...