It’s not clear whether the orca is a true albino or its white coloring was caused by another medical condition.

This underrated Japanese island is a paradise for outdoor lovers with its stunning tropical landscapes, unique wildlife, and ...

Access to nature and wildlife is a privilege. Officials sound alarm as sacred animals face growing threat: 'We want to better ...

Toro is a tiny town deep in Hokkaido’s far eastern region that is often described as Japan’s last frontier. Read more at ...

Firefighters were Tuesday battling Japan's worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 local residents. White smoke billowed from a forested ...

Scientists have been studying the primates at some of the nation’s hot springs, and what they have learned about evolution is astonishing Ben Crair; Photographs by Maciek Pożoga A female ...

At Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park, a male lion cub named Earth once ruled like the king of the beasts, adored by visitors. But in reality, a lion is just a small-timer in the hierarchy of ...

Japan's Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, are the exclusive home to two rare mammals, the Amami rabbit and Ryukyu ...

Japan’s bird banding data, collected over decades, has largely remained underutilized in avian movement research. Researchers from Japan have now shown that applying advanced statistical methods to ...

Animals at Work In Japan, pets can be found in all manner of settings. Aside from making their owners happy, many of these cuddly companions also have useful jobs.

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 ...

Exotic animal cafes (EACs) undeniably have a certain charm, although close encounters of the animal kind can carry all sorts of risks. Experts contend that some establishments display animals ...