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Gammo arrived at ARK in spring 2025 with two of his brothers and took some time getting adjusted to his new environment.
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¡®Goofy fluffball¡¯ Gammo has a heart filled with joy
This 3-year-old dog has made big strides since arriving at the shelter around a year ago.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Italian creatives find their niche in Japan
Inspired by early encounters with Japanese culture, Tokyo-based translator Simona Stanzani and illustrator Luca Tieri have put creative dialogue at the forefront of their careers.
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Black-and-white beauty Izanami is here to chill
This 5-year-old tuxedo cat prefers peace and quiet over games, but gets chatty from time to time.
Luca is a Labrador mix that came to ARK recently due to family circumstances.
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Apr 17, 2026
Labrador mix Luca is a bundle of love
This 4-year-old is full of energy, affection and passion for the great outdoors.
After studying cultural anthropology in London, Nina Otsubo Cataldo (left) started a consulting business in Niigata Prefecture that helps bridge the gap between foreign and local residents.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Apr 3, 2026
In rural Japan, a consultant code-switches and connects
By Mishu Callan
A cultural consultant is combining academic and personal passions in Niigata Prefecture while maintaining an online community for women of similar biracial backgrounds.
Coulis is a senior cat whose name comes from a culinary term for a sauce of pureed fruits or vegetables.
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Mar 31, 2026
Cool cat Coulis waiting for a second lucky break
Adopted 13 years ago, this senior cat is smooth and elegant, just like his namesake.
Despite his serious face, Sundae is a wonderful companion that adores going on walks.
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Mar 25, 2026
Sundae, a spry and special dog, wants a walking companion
This 13-year-old is a powerhouse that will keep you on your feet with his zest for exploration.
Zenzai was named after the Japanese dessert of red beans and <i>mochi</i> rice cakes.
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Mar 17, 2026
Ginger cat Zenzai to sweeten your space
Named after a Japanese dessert, Zenzai has a medication regimen that should be manageable for someone familiar with cats.
Pine was rescued in 2018 from Kumamoto and has been awaiting adoption ever since.
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Mar 3, 2026
Don¡¯t keep patient Pine waiting any longer
Ten-year-old Pine has been waiting for a home of her own ever since she was rescued from the Kumamoto authorities in late 2018.
Pomelo has been a spirited companion for the Kobe-based Yoshidas, who have adopted many a rescue dog in their day. ¡°We wanted to provide a happy home for a dog that may not have all that much time,¡± says Yoneko (center).
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Feb 25, 2026
Pomelo peps up a Kobe couple¡¯s life
A spirited Shiba is the latest addition to a dog-loving household.

New Zealand officials reject statue remembering 91²Ö¿â comfort women
A statue symbolizing former South Korean comfort women in Seoul
Head of U.S. military in South Korea calls for ¡®kill web¡¯ linking Seoul, Tokyo and Manila
U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson (center), commander of U.S. Forces Korea, walks on a pontoon bridge with U.S. and South Korean Army soldiers during a U.S.-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on March 14.
Japan considers making language programs a factor in residency screenings
The government is considering creating a Japanese language program for foreign people that would be a factor in residency screenings.
'RikuRyu' signs off in emotional farewell
Figure skating pair Riku Miura (left) and Ryuichi Kihara pose for photos at a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday. The pair have announced their retirement from competitive skating.
Police search for Tokyo man on the run after hammer attack on students
Tokyo Metropolitan Police officers stand guard outside the home where suspect Teruyuki Takabayashi temporarily took refuge in Fussa, Tokyo, on Wednesday.
Head of U.S. military in South Korea calls for ¡®kill web¡¯ linking Seoul, Tokyo and Manila
U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson (center), commander of U.S. Forces Korea, walks on a pontoon bridge with U.S. and South Korean Army soldiers during a U.S.-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on March 14.
The Japanese dietitian who keeps the Blue Jays¡¯ engines running
Sports dietitian Yuka Sanui works behind the scenes to ensure Blue Jays players get the most out of their bodies when they step on the field.
The American chef reconnecting with Japan through a Kyoto restaurant
SoNoMa chef partner Kyle Connaughton (right) and chef de cuisine Keita Tominaga both have ties to Sonoma County in Northern California, the restaurant¡¯s namesake. Connaughton rose to prominence there with SingleThread, while Tominaga¡¯s father ran a Japanese restaurant in the region.
Inkonbini: Slice-of-life, cozy gaming from Japan¡¯s convenience stores
Alongside the simplified management of a convenience store, Inkonbini asks players to help a small cast of regular shoppers with not only their shopping but problems in their personal lives.
Japanese developers worry over construction supply shortages amid Iran war
Paul Nikel, President of West Canada Homes, with an increasingly rare supply of plastic foam

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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Projects like the BuddhaBot aim to re-create dialogue once lost to time, raising questions about whether AI can extend the teachings of Buddha or merely simulate them.
Can AI replace a priest? Japan¡¯s temples and shrines are testing the limits.
By Alex K.T. Martin

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