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 ...

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 ...

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 ...