Discover 20 fascinating animals in Japan, from monkeys to deer, as well as other fascinating Japanese wildlife species you ...

Nara Park's Sika deer are protected by law, and are still revered for their role in the sacred lore of its Thunder God.

In Japan, it’s possible to enjoy a coffee while an owl perches on your head, or to sit at a bar where penguins stare out at you from behind a plexiglass wall. The country’s exotic animal cafes are ...

Critically endangered species and ones banned from international trade are among the hundreds of types of birds, reptiles and mammals that researchers identified at 142 animal cafes. By Rachel Nuwer ...

Animal cafes in Japan offer a charming and unexpected way to relax while connecting with animals in thoughtfully designed spaces. Stepping inside these cafes feels calm and welcoming, with quiet ...

Off the southwest coast of Japan, a group of animals has been coexisting in a close relationship that researchers thought didn’t exist in the modern age. The team of researchers from Japan and Poland ...