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

Choosing a name for your new furry friend is an exciting first step in pet ownership. If you have an admiration for Japanese culture, selecting a Japanese name for your dog can be a meaningful way to ...

STORY: Japan's Shichi-Go-San - Japanese for "Seven-Five-Three" - ceremony is usually a way for parents to celebrate their children growing up and wish them health and good fortune in the future. It ...

Tiffany Chan and her partner brought home Siu Tim, a golden retriever, in November 2019. Three years later, the couple paid $40,000 to take their pet on a 53-day vacation in Japan. Chan says it was ...

The idyllic Kujukurihama coast in Chiba Prefecture, close to Tokyo, is going to the dogs but in a pet-friendly way, establishing itself as a ...

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