A funeral for 62 AIBO robot dogs was held in a temple east of Tokyo last month. Hidenori Ukai is a priest at Shokakuji Temple in Kyoto. He has been doing research into how people in Japan pray for ...

But it was all worth it in the end. I chose Japan for its pet-friendly culture. Finding accommodation, dining options and parks open to dogs was easy. Pets are even allowed on public transport if ...

YOKOHAMA--This port city has gone to the dogs, but city officials see that in a positive light. Yokohama is the leader of all 20 ordinance-designated major cities of Japan not just in the human ...

OJI, Nara Prefecture--A parade of dogs added a twist to an annual procession of kimono-clad children during a traditional ceremony held at famed Darumaji temple in this western town. Darumaji is ...