The Japanese Dog Preservation Society, Nihon-ken Hozonkai, was created to maintain and preserve six specific native Japanese dog breeds. This organization is similar to the American Kennel Club (AKC) ...

Choosing a name for your new furry friend is an exciting first step in pet ownership. If you have an admiration for Japanese culture, selecting a Japanese name for your dog can be a meaningful way to ...

Maybe you have Japanese heritage you want to celebrate, or you're adopting a Japanese dog breed like an Akita or Shiba Inu. Perhaps Japan is your favorite country to visit, or heck, maybe you're just ...

The origins of today’s Japanese dog breeds can be traced back thousands of years. After millennia of crossbreeding and fine-tuning, it is widely accepted that there are just six breeds native to Japan ...

Meet the companies catering to Japan's ever-growing love for its four-legged friends, with everything from dog buggies to grooming services and canine disaster rations. It’s a sunny April morning in ...

As Masa, a Labrador retriever, entered a pediatric hospital ward in Tokyo, Japan, children’s eyes lit up at the dog. A ...