TOKYO (AP) — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a ...

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Cafes where people can sit with animals such as otters, capybaras and snakes can pose a threat to some species.

Although the Japanese river otter is not in paintings, the 1824 book ' Buko Sanbutsu Shi' (List of Animals and Plants Found in and Near Edo) says that the now-extinct animal was living at the ...

Japan is home to many animal cafes, including those featuring cats, hawks, goats and hedgehogs, and they have become a popular draw for tourists.

Japan is well known for its animal attractions, particularly “ Rabbit Island,” or Okunoshima, and a couple of “Cat Islands,” namely Aoshima and Tashirojima. It’s hard to beat the appeal of being ...