A Japanese inn with a history stretching back over 240 years in the hot spring region of Okunikko has been renovated and reopened as a dedicated retreat for travellers and their dogs. Reservations have begun for “Yururi Okunikko with...
Osaka-based NPO CATS WELCARE is hosting a charity art exhibition in a renovated traditional house, continuing its efforts to create a welcoming space for the public to connect with and support rescue cats. It will be held at Holy House, the NPO’s...
Representatives from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Transport recently visited Cat Cafe MOCHA in Shibuya, Tokyo, to learn about Japan’s animal welfare practices. The visit was held last week on November 13, and was part of an...
A crowdfunding campaign to aid a cat café’s rescue efforts in Gifu has raised 5 million yen within its first week. This nationwide backing aims to convert a spacious woodland home into a sanctuary for felines that would otherwise face...
Leather has been a staple in fashion for a long time. However, its negative impact on tannery workers’ health, animal welfare and the environment has received very little attention. Conscious designers like Stella McCartney have been flying the flag...
Japan lags behind other countries in animal welfare initiatives. While there is a growing awareness, there are also plenty of controversial practices related to animals. These include whaling, the treatment of farm and zoo animals and other issues...
Ethical fashion takes social good into account, prioritizing workers’ rights, preventing animal cruelty and caring about the environment. For example, UK-based People Tree has been committed to the principles of fair trade since 1991. The...
WAON is Japan’s first joint residential care facility for the disabled and rescue animals. This service was started by anispi Holdings, an issue-driven company founded in 2016. The team focuses on human and animal welfare and work toward...
Which animal do you prefer as a pet, a cat or a dog? Both are popular animals to live with. Adorable and comforting, they have been loved in Japan for more than a thousand years. Cats, for instance, have been useful for getting rid of rats and mice...
A new cat café has recently opened in the heart of Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Neco Republic, also known as Neko Yokujou, is a cat cafe that operates as an outlet for rescue cats and potential adopters to meet. Neco Republic is an organization that aims to...