Scientists in Japan will begin trying to grow human organs in animals after receiving government permission for the first study of its kind in the country.

We’ve covered some stories in recent months about the distressing state of animal welfare in Japan and shocking cases of animal abuse, but that isn’t the whole story. Granted, in comparison with many ...

The most recent revision to the Japanese Animal Welfare Law in 2013 had two key provisions directed at improving conditions for animals for sale in Japan. The first stipulated that kittens and puppies ...

Eimei, a 26-year-old male panda from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan province, has won a top animal award in Japan.

He adds that animal rescue efforts Japan will need worldwide help from donations. "The long-term needs for recovery of animal care infrastructure in Japan are going to be very great.

An exhibition looks at what kind of relationship did Japanese people and animals have during the early modern Edo Period.

The rare exhibition, titled the Life of Animals in Japanese Art, features more than 300 works from the fifth century to the present day. Among nearly 180 works travelling from Japan, many rarely ...

Who doesn't love cuddling and fawning over adorable animals? If you love interacting with friendly animals but don't want to see them cooped up in cages, Japan offers many animal parks and ...

From foxes and frogs to mythical animals such as dragons, phoenixes and kappa river sprites, in religious or secular, the first exhibition focusing on animals in Japanese art spanning 17 centuries ...

Ordinarily these animals would slowly decay – in many cases they already have – and eventually be forgotten, but Inked Animal creates a lasting impression that celebrates the beauty of the natural ...