BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japanese Company Suspends Controversial New “Cat Subscription” Service
A new service called "Cats Unlimited" will suspend operations after accusations that it amounts to a "cat subscription", its company said.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
CULTURE
The Legendary Cat Yokai of Odoriba Station, Yokohama
It's not often you see a subway station dedicated to dancing cat spirits - but that's exactly what you'll find at Yokohama's…
SOCIAL MEDIA
New Japan Campaign Raises Awareness of Animal Abandonment
A new Japan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals campaign seeks to end the rising ride of animal abandonment in…
SOCIETY
Who’s Killing Cats on This Japanese Island?
The population of cats on the island of Imajima plummets - and authorities suspect foul play.
SOCIETY
Japan’s Cat Islands: Good for Tourists (But Bad for Cats)
Japan's cat islands may seem adorable, but the country's cat epidemic threatens human health. Writer Alyssa Pearl Fusek discusses Japan's belated response…