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SUCCESSFUL ADOPTIONS

Pomelo has been a spirited companion for the Kobe-based Yoshidas, who have adopted many a rescue dog in their day. ¡°We wanted to provide a happy home for a dog that may not have all that much time,¡± says Yoneko (center).
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 25, 2026
Pomelo peps up a Kobe couple¡¯s life
A spirited Shiba is the latest addition to a dog-loving household.
Bach, a 16-year-old bobtail, is happily resettled with Mimi Domeki in Tokyo.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 12, 2025
Bach the bobtail brightens up a Tokyo household
Proving himself to be an invaluable companion, the 16-year-old tuxedo cat has been resettled for good in his foster home.
Despite coming from a difficult background that resulted in behavioral issues, Tosca has turned a new leaf with his new owners in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 28, 2025
Tosca turns a new leaf in a new home
A dog with a troubled past has finally found his way to a loving family.
Lilimi found a new home with the Fukuharas in January and settled in immediately, claiming a spot on the couple¡¯s futon.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jul 17, 2025
Lilimi settles into a new life
In January, a couple from Tokyo with experience caring for elderly and ailing cats took in Lilimi, whose eyes had already begun deteriorating.
Tomoko Hongo gives Hercules a hug. The dog came to her family malnourished but he's doing well now.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 5, 2023
A happy home is better than any adventure for Hercules the dog
After arriving at the shelter malnourished and depressed, Hercules has made a fantastic recovery after finding a home with the Hongo family.
Ryoji Nagai holds Jazz the cat. The Nagais were going to get a dog when son, Yusuke, fell in love with the cat at the shelter.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 22, 2023
Good looks, a loving heart and all this Jazz
Jazz, who was featured in the Adopt Me! column last year, has found a loving family to spend his life with.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 4, 2023
Looking for a place to live, Chip the dog is finally dealt a full house
The dog joins a house of other dogs and cats, all of whom he gets along with splendidly. Sometimes, a good spirit is just hard to pass on.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 7, 2023
Beau the cat has someone to catch the game with
Toshimi Kasai and Beau the cat, having both lost loved ones, are perhaps the perfect pair for each other.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 15, 2022
These families will tell you: Adopting the right pet can make an even happier home
Once used as ¡®spare parts¡¯ in a medical facility, Ruby the dog is now safe with owners who love her ¡ªu00a0even if she snores.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 28, 2022
Courageous dogs and some kitty duos are looking for a new place to live
Even though the weather may be warming up, it¡¯s always great to have a pet dog or cat to snuggle up with.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 30, 2021
Start the new year off with a new furry friend
Take a look at the cats and dogs who are searching for a new home in 2022.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 3, 2021
Toji, Harris and Nezuko are thriving in their new homes
Toji the dog finally lets his guard down in a new place
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 22, 2021
Yokan the cat gets a happy ending thanks to a proud ¡®pet parent¡¯
Yokan was first featured in the Adopt Me! section in November.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 25, 2021
A jolly ol¡¯ Boli beats the odds and finds a loving home
Stromboli, an adorable Shih Tzu, was well past puppyhood when he was first featured in Adopt Me! in September 2019. He was, nonetheless, able to beat the odds when he met Jack Tarrant and his wife, Allison Schmidt.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / ADOPT ME!
Dec 7, 2020
Juniper¡¯s new family is fit for a queen
Juniper, an exuberant Labrador that was first featured in the Adopt Me! column in December 2018, has now found a home with the Regent family in Tokyo.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 26, 2020
It¡¯s game, set and a perfect match for this cat and her new family
Naomi the cat is named after tennis champion Naomi Osaka, and she was first featured in this column in September 2019.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 7, 2020
A light at the end of the tunnel for one happy dog
After losing his home and owner to a fire, Beacon sat in the ARK shelter for nearly three years. His debut in the Adopt Me! column, however, brought him a much-needed twist of fate.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Aug 3, 2020
A purrr-fect lesson in caring
Morty is a black cat that was first featured in this space in September 2018. At the time, the Adopt Me! entry also made mention of his equally beautiful sister, Ursula.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 11, 2020
Rapi gets the conversation started in her new home
The gorgeous black-and-white Rapide was first featured in Adopt Me! in December 2017, and she has now found a home with the Sugiura family of Yokohama.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
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Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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