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A young Japanese golden eagle takes flight from its enclosure.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2026
Zoo-born golden eagle released into wild for first time in Japan
The Japanese golden eagle is an endangered species, as well as a national natural monument.
Jann Zhang, founder and principal of Paw3, a kindergarten for dogs, interacts with a dog in Shanghai on June 2.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jun 17, 2026
China¡¯s pet owners splurge on preschools to pamper puppies
As declining birth rates alter ?lifestyles, pets are increasingly treated as members of the family.
A silver-cheeked puffer fish, caught by a fisher at the port of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, on June 2
ENVIRONMENT / Wildlife
Jun 17, 2026
Greek fishers struggle to keep up with puffer fish invaders
The warm-water invasive species, first spotted in Greek waters some 20 years ago, is wreaking havoc with Greece¡¯s fishing industry.
Hikers walk past a bear warning sign in the Okutama area in western Tokyo on Sunday as local authorities urge visitors to take precautions following increased reports of bear sightings in the region.
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Jun 16, 2026
Why more bears are entering urban areas
Five deaths have already been reported this year as of the beginning of June, with bears showing a growing willingness to roam closer to where people live.
A crested ibis takes flight on May 31 in the city of Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture.
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2026
Another 10 crested ibises released in Ishikawa Prefecture
This brought the number of crested ibises, a special natural treasure of Japan, set free in Honshu to 18.
Adelie penguins moving in a group
JAPAN
Jun 10, 2026
Penguins use group cues to find foraging grounds, Japan team finds
The findings ¡°will help us understand why social life evolved among animals and the impact of population decline,¡± an animal ecology expert said.
Last year, the number of bear-related deaths in Japan hit a record high of 13. Bear sightings also set a new record.
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2026
Dayslong bear hunt in Tochigi Prefecture capital ends with animal¡¯s capture
The city of Utsunomiya had been on high alert following reports of a bear sighting near schools and residential areas since the weekend.
A cat rubs its body against silver vine. Researchers have found that cats typically prefer silver vine over catnip.
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2026
Japanese researchers find cats prefer silvervine over catnip
The team observed how cats would react to both silvervine and catnip when they were left to roam around freely.
Toru Miyazaki, president and director of the Institute for AIM Medicine, talks about a drug to treat kidney diseases in cats at his lab in Tokyo.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 9, 2026
Cat renal disease drug nearing practical use in Japan
Many cat owners are waiting in anticipation for the drug to be put into practical use.
Anthony Gallegos, 43, stands in a pasture with cattle on his ranch, three days after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that New World screwworm was detected in a Texas calf in Zavala County, near La Pryor, Texas, on June 6.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 9, 2026
Deadly screwworm pest spreads in U.S. with three new cases
The fly has been detected in a calf in La Salle County, Texas, a goat in Gillespie County, Texas, and a dog in New Mexico, according to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
When bells aren¡¯t enough to prevent encounters with bears, outdoorspeople in Japan now have a wide range of deterrents to choose from.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 6, 2026
In Japan, a bull market for bear deterrents
With no end in sight to the rise in bear encounters, manufacturers are bringing new kinds of deterrents to the market.
The 2026 environment white paper underscores the importance of nurturing fresh hunters with advanced knowledge and skills as existing hunters are getting much older.
JAPAN
Jun 5, 2026
Bears emerge as serious safety threat in Japan, says white paper
The white paper underscores the importance of nurturing fresh hunters with advanced knowledge and skills as existing hunters are getting much older.
Officials of the Environment Ministry and prefectural governments in northeastern Japan hold a meeting in Sendai on Wednesday to discuss measures to cope with bears. In neighboring Fukushima Prefecture, authorities are on the hunt for an "extremely intelligent" bear that remains at large.
JAPAN
Jun 5, 2026
¡®Extremely intelligent¡¯ bear at large after hurting four in Fukushima
The bear apparently unlatched a window while evading capture and turned on a water tap to drink from.
Park Gyeong-je, 65, a migratory beekeeper, stands among beehives at an acquaintance's family gravesite where he received permission from the family to keep hives as a second location for migratory beekeeping in Okcheon, South Korea, on May 13.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jun 4, 2026
A South Korean beekeeper counts the cost of climate change
Rising temperatures are disrupting South Korea¡¯s beekeeping industry, as earlier blooms, harsher weather and disease cut honey production and put pressure on migratory farmers.
According to Japan's transport ministry, around 70,000 cases of roadkill occurred on state-managed roads in fiscal 2022.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2026
Japan to boost efforts to prevent roadkill
According to the ministry, around 70,000 cases of roadkill occurred on state-managed roads in fiscal 2022.
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in bear sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2026
Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring four people
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
Catches of Japanese sandfish in Akita Prefecture have declined sharply, from over 10,000 tons a year in the mid-1970s to about 6 tons in the most recent season.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2026
Calls grow in Akita to ban fishing for sandfish amid warming seas
Some fishery operators have voiced reluctance about a fishing ban, fearing that such a move could prevent them from catching other fish and shellfish.
A crested ibis takes flight after being released in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Sunday.
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2026
Crested ibises released into wild in quake-hit Ishikawa
The prefectural government hopes the effort will be a symbol of reconstruction from the powerful January 2024 earthquake that hit the Noto Peninsula.
An experimental study has found that mosquitoes can learn to love common repellent.
WORLD / Science & Health
May 29, 2026
Mosquitoes can learn to love common repellent, scientists find
The results were found ¡°under very specific conditions¡± in the lab and do not ¡°call into question the effectiveness¡± of the repellent DEET, the lead study author said.
A captured bear in Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture, earlier this month
JAPAN
May 28, 2026
Bear sightings hamper school activities in Japan
The sightings have led to evacuations, delays and some children opting to stay home as boards of education grapple with how to safely continue classes.
Japan to allow local governments to ban private lodging
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in March. Various cities around the world have cracked down on private lodgings, such as in Barcelona where the city is attempting to eradicate all short-stay apartments by 2028.
Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market
An Onitsuka Tiger store in the Omotesando district of Tokyo. The footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle label distinct from Asics.
Japanese mother sues state over teen¡¯s ¡®hostage justice¡¯ death
A lawyer representing the mother (left, blurred for privacy reasons) of a girl who died after being detained speaks during a news conference in Kobe on Wednesday.
Yen hits 23-month low and Nikkei 225 breaks 71,000 for first time
The Nikkei 225 stock average broke 71,000 for the first time on Thursday while the yen remained weak.
Zoo-born golden eagle released into wild for first time in Japan
A young Japanese golden eagle takes flight from its enclosure.
Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead
Kaze Fujii received a second consecutive album of the year award for ¡°Prema,¡± his English-language debut, at the Music Awards Japan ceremony.
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.
Japan steps on the gas in unprecedented regional defense export push
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, as the two inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony in Jakarta on May 4.
As his centennial nears, Osamu Tezuka gets a global reintroduction
Seen here in an archival shot, Osamu Tezuka&#039;s influence on Japanese anime has been monumental.
Why more bears are entering urban areas
Hikers walk past a bear warning sign in the Okutama area in western Tokyo on Sunday as local authorities urge visitors to take precautions following increased reports of bear sightings in the region.

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

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Social camouflaging can help neurodivergent people navigate social situations, but researchers say the effort often comes with significant emotional and mental strain.
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan¡¯s culture of conformity
By Tomoko Otake

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