In a Japanese town with a dying population, we find hundreds of scarecrows, zero children, and a voice that I hope I never ...

The Asian black bear lives in the Japanese islands of Honshu and Shikoku Currently, shooting animals such as bears or wild boar in residential areas is forbidden. Even when bears hole themselves ...

The seaside cities of Takamatsu and Marugame are home to a heritage of beauty, from the monolithic to the modern.

From charming companions to skilled therapy animals, these tiny horses are proving that good ... The Noma horse is one of the rarest miniature breeds, native to Japan’s Shikoku Island. Traditionally ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

Are there any animals with mental disabilities? – Adria G. Max was a fun-loving Labrador retriever who enjoyed going for car rides and greeting clients at his owner’s office. But around age 16 ...

Certain animals have evolved remarkable speeds to catch prey or evade predators. The ostrich, impala, and kangaroo showcase nature's incredible ingenuity, leveraging their speed and agility.

Animals' unique abilities to predict natural disasters have amazed scientists for centuries. Dogs, elephants, fish, toads, cats, birds, cows, and snakes show unusual behaviors before earthquakes ...