Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

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In the winter of 2023 ... However, we cannot definitively say they never happened." Unsold animals seen as 'inventory' In 2023, Japanese police saw a record 181 cases of suspected animal welfare ...

I visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Chiba and Nara. I spent six days in Tokyo, four days in Kyoto and seven days in Chiba. Each city was ...

The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu ...

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Japanese macaques are adaptable animals inhabiting various environments across Japan ... The park is accessible year-round, but it’s during the winter months that the spectacle of monkeys lounging in ...

This weekend in North Jersey, Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, experience music, theater, sports, nature and even a celebration of mac and ...

With fewer crowds and (typically) lower prices for accommodations, there are quite a few destinations around the U.S. with a ...

For Japan Rail Pass holders ... known for its innovative animal exhibits. The nearby Daisetsuzan National Park provides opportunities for winter sports and breathtaking natural scenery. The Asahikawa ...

The Animal Welfare Japan (AWJ) was created in 1956 to raise public awareness and funding to ensure pioneering animal welfare activities in Japan were continued and improved. Reputable animal ...