SOCIETY
Why Japan is Losing Its Sea Otters
Japan's aquariums used to host a total of 122 sea otters. Here's why they're now in danger of disappearing completely.
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SOCIETY
CULTURE
Japan’s Wild Boar Problem Keeps Growing
As the hunters who would normally hunt them get too old, Japan finds itself under attack by an onslaught of wild boars.
CULTURE
Hachiko: Japan’s Most Famous Dog (and His Statues)
Who's a good boy? For many in Japan, the answer is Hachiko. Learn about the dog who touched a nation's heart.
NEWS
Falcon Roosts to Rotors: Yamagata Prefecture Employs Drones to Save Crops
In rural Yamagata Prefecture, an aging population is having difficulty dealing with agricultural pests. Enter the drones.
TRAVEL
Japan Man Arrested for Attempted Smuggling of 21 Monkeys
A Saitama man got up to some monkey business at Haneda Airport. But some suspicious screeching tipped off a customs agent and...
HISTORY
The Snow Monkeys of Japan: A Fascinating History
They were a part of Japanese folklore for centuries before they enjoyed international fame. Learn more about Japan's snow monkeys.
HISTORY
Banei Racing: Hokkaido’s Stubborn Settler Sport of Strength and Spirit
Hokkaido's fascinating Banei Racing, where massive draft horses pull weighted sleighs up slopes, is an intriguing remnant of a colonial history.
SOCIETY
Who’s Killing Cats on This Japanese Island?
The population of cats on the island of Imajima plummets - and authorities suspect foul play.