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The northernmost large island in Japan, it is well-known for being a winter birding paradise – charismatic megafauna coupled with gorgeous snow-encrusted volcanoes looming over rugged coastlines. Toward the end of a month-long trip to Japan, Andrew Spencer, Tayler Brooks, and I landed at the Kushiro airport in the middle of Christmas afternoon. Photos from the entire Japan trip can be seen here. Trips Asia Hokkaido Japan MORE
Japan.). News bird cafe JapanYou’ve heard of Internet cafes. You may even have heard of cat cafes. While I have yet to make it down to Philadelphia’s Kawaii Kitty Cafe , I can attest that Le Cat Cafe —and its kitty yoga nights—are awesome.). Introducing the newest coffeeshop trend: t he bird cafe. From—where else?—Japan.). MORE
zoos JapanFrom the Petition Site. please visit and sign. The Ministry of the Environment is in the process of amending the Japanese animal protection law. The Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) has proposed that the Ministry exempt JAZA's members from the current requirement to register as animal handlers with local authorities. MORE
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VICE traveled to Tsukuba City, Japan to find out just how talented these fury four-legged friends really are, who have three Guinness Book of World Records awards to prove it! What do you get when you put dogs in a circus? The answer is cuteness. Watch the latest episode from VICE’s The Cute Show! here: cute animals cute video dogs MORE
Tags: whales Japan hunting whaling MORE
For Japan, there are only two species listed – again the Ashy Minivet, but also the Japanese Minivet (mostly called Ryukyu Minivet elsewhere), a Japanese endemic which is not on the China list. MORE
We donated to Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support. From their web site.HEART-Tokushima, Animal Friends Niigata and Japan Cat Network have combined forces to focus information, rescue and support for animals in crisis due to the March 11 Earthquake and Tsunami in northern Japan. natural disaster animal rescue Japan earthquake MORE
Scientists have found a variety of mutant butterflies in the wake of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster. Hat-tip to my mom. Asides MORE
Rescuers from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org ) have mobilized to Japan to conduct an assessment and assist with animal rescue efforts following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. One of IFAW’s goals in Japan will be to meet with representatives from local rescue groups and the veterinary community to discuss potential collaborative opportunities with the National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition or NARSC. MORE
It's that time of year in Taiji Japan when they start slaughtering dolphins. You can read about Save Japan Dolphin's efforts here. Tags: Japan whaling It looks like there is at least some hope. MORE
They are basically portrayed as benefiting from the horrific hunting and capture of dolphins in Japan. Tags: captivity dolphin marine life Japan amusement parks It is not a favorable portrayal. MORE
NARITA, JAPAN, DECEMBER 2012 – The art and science of layover birding deserves more rigorous study and perhaps a federal grant. Yes, I saw lots of Great T**s in Japan However, my day didn’t really get going until I met up with Lisa Turner. Lisa is an American who recently moved to Japan. Even if you can’t spend a lot of time in Japan, you can make the most of any layover through Narita. Trips Asia features Japan layover MORE
It’s the festive season and I am holding the new Lynx Edicions’s Birds of Japan, thinking what a perfect gift to any international birder this book represents. Birds of Japan is a lavishly illustrated field guide with maps neatly packed among the paintings, and QR codes packed into text. MORE
New Zealand and Australia are joining forces to carry out research on whales using non-lethal methods, in an attempt to challenge Japan's hunting programme. The scientists hope their research will help to disprove Japan's claims that whales have to be killed if they are to be properly studied. Tags: australia whales new zealand Japan Good news! It's non-lethal. MORE
Japan's new center left Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama continues to support Japan's whaling operations. Japan's new government urged Australia on Tuesday to help prevent violent attacks by activists on Japanese whalers as it stood by the country's traditional support for whaling, an official said. Tags: sea shepherd Japan whaling MORE
It's unfortunate, but true, thanks primarily to Japan and China. Tags: CITES marine animals Japan china endangered species The opening line in this USA Today article says it all, "Every proposal to protect marine species at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species meeting in Doha, Qatar was voted down." MORE
China, by far the world’s largest consumer of the cartilaginous fish, for sharkfin soup, and Japan, which has battled to keep the convention from being extended to any marine species, led the opposition. Tags: CITES united nations marine animals Japan china endangered species Delegates to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) conference in Qatar voted down three of four proposals to protect sharks. This really sucks. According to the New York Times. MORE
And it is, of course, on Amazon's Japan website. meat marine animals whales amazon exotic meat JapanEwwwww. MORE
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Restaurants are always hit hard during economic downturns, but one restaurant in Japan has a novel approach to cutting costs: replace the wait staff with monkeys. Tags: Stupid Japan monkeys Oh brother. The monkeys only work two hours a day, but bring in tourists from around the globe. They've even been deemed sanitary, so long as they wear their miniature uniforms. MORE
A surprisingly uncritical look at Paul Watson by a Japanese writer for the Japan Times. Tags: sea shepherd paul watson whales Japan MORE
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Considering Japan's history in East Asia, it is seriously ironic to me that they throw the word "imperialism" around. Tags: bluefish tuna CITES Japan I'm not surprised considering their attitude about whale meat. Apparently, it's all "cultural imperialism. Give me a break. The article's writer is a bit more objective about this than I am.) By the way, the proposed ban was defeated. We'll see how long this fishery lasts before it too goes extinct. MORE
The disaster came shortly after Japan recalled its Antarctic whaling fleet a month early, citing the threat posed by the environmentalist group Sea Shepherd. sea shepherd marine animals whales Japan huntingNothing stops the Japanese whalers! From Radio New Zealand. MORE
The packages, announced by IWC Chairman William Hogarth, would either phase out Japan's scientific whaling programme in the Southern Ocean in exchange for Japan being allowed to take a unspecified number of Minke whales off its own coast in the North Pacific or would allow Japan's scientific whaling programme to continue in the Southern Ocean if it adheres to annual limits set by the IWC's Scientific Committee. Tags: norway iceland whale Japan whaling This sucks. MORE
Japan is formally charging Sea Shepherd Captain Peter Bethune with trespassing, carrying a knife, damaging property, forcible obstruction of business and one charge of causing injury. Japan has accused Bethune of illegally boarding (trespassing) the Japanese ship, Shonan Maru II, which is where most of the charges stem. Tags: sea shepherd whales new zealand Japan Pretty serious stuff. MORE
The 2020 Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan. The bulbuls are abundant around Tokyo and much of Japan. Birding Birds Brown-eared Bulbul Japan Kasai Rinkai Koen Kasairinkaikoen TokyoDo birders and canoeists/kayakists/kayakers/kakies make good bedfellows I wonder? The new canoeing centre is still under construction at Kasairinkaikoen, so to hide my disappointment, I went birding instead. Oriental Turtle Dove. MORE
Interesting article on animal testing and cosmetics in Japan. Tags: animal testing europe cosmetics Japan They still have a lot of work to do in the pursuit of alternatives. They also need the will to change. MORE
Tags: Japan hunting greenpeace whaling MORE
Japan, which imports most of the tuna, led the fight against a proposed ban. Tags: CITES marine animals Japan endangered species "Earth Hour" was held yesterday. People were supposed to turn their lights off for an hour. I like this opinion piece from the Christian Science Monitor which calls for an "Endangered Species Hour." It's in response to the pathetic CITES conference which basically screwed marine animal protection. MORE
Australia and Japan are among the countries refusing to back a total ban. Interesting to see Japan and Australia united on some issues, in contrast to their conflict over whaling. Tags: australia CITES marine life marine animals Japan Oh look, more meetings. From Al Jazeera. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, or Cites that opened in the Qatari capital on Saturday will be discussing 42 proposals during the next two weeks. MORE
natural disaster animal rescue JapanHere's a good link to rescue efforts. MORE
Only one blue flag would indicate it had been flagged in Japan in the north around Eastern Hokkaido and two blue flags would indicate it had been flagged in Japan in the north around Lake Komuke. Due to the fact that the Terek Sandpiper had a blue flag over the white flag on the left it indicated that it had been flagged in the Obitsu area of Japan according to the leg flag chart for the Asia-Pacific Shorebird Network. Finally some photographs of our visitor from Japan! MORE
Birding Bohemian Waxwing Japan TwitchingIt’s the same the whole world over. A rare bird draws a crowd of optics and men of a certain age. The Tokyo Bay Wild Bird Park was exceptionally busy this morning. MORE
To Dog With Love: Japan Pet Aid: P&G Pet Care to match donations. Until April 3oth (or $50,ooo) P&G Pet Care will match all donations. This is wonderful for those pets, and the people who love them, that were affected by the tsunami and earthquake. Please click the link or image to read the full story and if you can, make a donation before the deadline so it can be doubled. people helping animals MORE
whales South Korea Japan huntingThis announcement is considered a major blow to the campaign to end global whaling. It sucks big time. MORE
The first Crested Ibis chicks to hatch in the wild in Japan in 36 years were caught on camera on 22 April. Asides JapanThe birds, reintroduced from captive-bred stock from China, are perhaps the most Japanese of birds, with the scientific name Nipponia nippon. MORE
Amazing stories of survival keep coming out of Japan, and our hearts are lifted when we see stories like this one. After being washed out to sea, and somehow surviving on top of the roof of the house that was washed out, this miracle dog was rescued! We were so happy to know that this sweet dog was rescued, and and even more happy to hear that the dog was reunited with it’s owner! Watch the video below to see the story: cute of the day news people helping animals pet stories MORE
Well today I am happy to share the Japan Box from Skoshbox. We have shared a few treat boxes with you before, but they have always been for pets! Because it’s just for humans! We have tried a few … Continue reading → The post Skoshbox; Japanese Snacks (for humans) appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. just for fun reviews MORE
Anyhow, 8 years on and numerous trips to Japan later, I had recouped most of my losses, but not the Brown-headed Thrush. Birding Brown-headed Thrush Japan Tokyo MORE
sea shepherd california whales JapanFrom examiner.com. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is just about ready to chalk up a win against a California seafood dealer who imported endangered whale meat from Tokyo and sold it to Califorian restaurants. Today, according to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Ginichi Y Ohira was charged in Los Angeles federal court with selling whale meat in violation of the Federal Marine Mammal Protection Act. MORE
Japan Related Topics 10,000 Birds
JANUARY 2, 2020
It’s the festive season and I am holding the new Lynx Edicions’s Birds of Japan, thinking what a perfect gift to any international birder this book represents. Birds of Japan is a lavishly illustrated field guide with maps neatly packed among the paintings, and QR codes packed into text.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 5, 2011
Amazing stories of survival keep coming out of Japan, and our hearts are lifted when we see stories like this one. After being washed out to sea, and somehow surviving on top of the roof of the house that was washed out, this miracle dog was rescued! We were so happy to know that this sweet dog was rescued, and and even more happy to hear that the dog was reunited with it’s owner! Watch the video below to see the story: cute of the day news people helping animals pet stories
Critter News
MARCH 22, 2010
Considering Japan's history in East Asia, it is seriously ironic to me that they throw the word "imperialism" around. Tags: bluefish tuna CITES Japan I'm not surprised considering their attitude about whale meat. Apparently, it's all "cultural imperialism. Give me a break. The article's writer is a bit more objective about this than I am.) By the way, the proposed ban was defeated. We'll see how long this fishery lasts before it too goes extinct.
Critter News
MAY 2, 2011
The disaster came shortly after Japan recalled its Antarctic whaling fleet a month early, citing the threat posed by the environmentalist group Sea Shepherd. sea shepherd marine animals whales Japan huntingNothing stops the Japanese whalers! From Radio New Zealand.
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
It's that time of year in Taiji Japan when they start slaughtering dolphins. You can read about Save Japan Dolphin's efforts here. Tags: Japan whaling It looks like there is at least some hope.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 24, 2012
The first Crested Ibis chicks to hatch in the wild in Japan in 36 years were caught on camera on 22 April. Asides JapanThe birds, reintroduced from captive-bred stock from China, are perhaps the most Japanese of birds, with the scientific name Nipponia nippon.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 19, 2011
To Dog With Love: Japan Pet Aid: P&G Pet Care to match donations. Until April 3oth (or $50,ooo) P&G Pet Care will match all donations. This is wonderful for those pets, and the people who love them, that were affected by the tsunami and earthquake. Please click the link or image to read the full story and if you can, make a donation before the deadline so it can be doubled. people helping animals
Critter News
MAY 18, 2009
Interesting article on animal testing and cosmetics in Japan. Tags: animal testing europe cosmetics Japan They still have a lot of work to do in the pursuit of alternatives. They also need the will to change.
Critter News
APRIL 5, 2010
Japan is formally charging Sea Shepherd Captain Peter Bethune with trespassing, carrying a knife, damaging property, forcible obstruction of business and one charge of causing injury. Japan has accused Bethune of illegally boarding (trespassing) the Japanese ship, Shonan Maru II, which is where most of the charges stem. Tags: sea shepherd whales new zealand Japan Pretty serious stuff.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 15, 2012
Scientists have found a variety of mutant butterflies in the wake of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster. Hat-tip to my mom. Asides
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 24, 2011
Rescuers from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org ) have mobilized to Japan to conduct an assessment and assist with animal rescue efforts following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. One of IFAW’s goals in Japan will be to meet with representatives from local rescue groups and the veterinary community to discuss potential collaborative opportunities with the National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition or NARSC.
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
Japan's new center left Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama continues to support Japan's whaling operations. Japan's new government urged Australia on Tuesday to help prevent violent attacks by activists on Japanese whalers as it stood by the country's traditional support for whaling, an official said. Tags: sea shepherd Japan whaling
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 27, 2015
Only one blue flag would indicate it had been flagged in Japan in the north around Eastern Hokkaido and two blue flags would indicate it had been flagged in Japan in the north around Lake Komuke. Due to the fact that the Terek Sandpiper had a blue flag over the white flag on the left it indicated that it had been flagged in the Obitsu area of Japan according to the leg flag chart for the Asia-Pacific Shorebird Network. Finally some photographs of our visitor from Japan!
Critter News
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
And it is, of course, on Amazon's Japan website. meat marine animals whales amazon exotic meat JapanEwwwww.
Critter News
MARCH 17, 2011
natural disaster animal rescue JapanHere's a good link to rescue efforts.
Critter News
JULY 20, 2012
whales South Korea Japan huntingThis announcement is considered a major blow to the campaign to end global whaling. It sucks big time.
Critter News
MARCH 21, 2011
We donated to Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support. From their web site.HEART-Tokushima, Animal Friends Niigata and Japan Cat Network have combined forces to focus information, rescue and support for animals in crisis due to the March 11 Earthquake and Tsunami in northern Japan. natural disaster animal rescue Japan earthquake
Critter News
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
A surprisingly uncritical look at Paul Watson by a Japanese writer for the Japan Times. Tags: sea shepherd paul watson whales Japan
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 22, 2020
Birding Bohemian Waxwing Japan TwitchingIt’s the same the whole world over. A rare bird draws a crowd of optics and men of a certain age. The Tokyo Bay Wild Bird Park was exceptionally busy this morning.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 21, 2020
Anyhow, 8 years on and numerous trips to Japan later, I had recouped most of my losses, but not the Brown-headed Thrush. Birding Brown-headed Thrush Japan Tokyo
Critter News
AUGUST 8, 2009
They are basically portrayed as benefiting from the horrific hunting and capture of dolphins in Japan. Tags: captivity dolphin marine life Japan amusement parks It is not a favorable portrayal.
Critter News
MARCH 25, 2010
It's unfortunate, but true, thanks primarily to Japan and China. Tags: CITES marine animals Japan china endangered species The opening line in this USA Today article says it all, "Every proposal to protect marine species at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species meeting in Doha, Qatar was voted down."
10,000 Birds
MAY 18, 2019
The 2020 Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan. The bulbuls are abundant around Tokyo and much of Japan. Birding Birds Brown-eared Bulbul Japan Kasai Rinkai Koen Kasairinkaikoen TokyoDo birders and canoeists/kayakists/kayakers/kakies make good bedfellows I wonder? The new canoeing centre is still under construction at Kasairinkaikoen, so to hide my disappointment, I went birding instead. Oriental Turtle Dove.
Critter News
JANUARY 5, 2010
New Zealand and Australia are joining forces to carry out research on whales using non-lethal methods, in an attempt to challenge Japan's hunting programme. The scientists hope their research will help to disprove Japan's claims that whales have to be killed if they are to be properly studied. Tags: australia whales new zealand Japan Good news! It's non-lethal.
Critter News
MARCH 23, 2010
China, by far the world’s largest consumer of the cartilaginous fish, for sharkfin soup, and Japan, which has battled to keep the convention from being extended to any marine species, led the opposition. Tags: CITES united nations marine animals Japan china endangered species Delegates to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) conference in Qatar voted down three of four proposals to protect sharks. This really sucks. According to the New York Times.
Critter News
MARCH 13, 2010
Australia and Japan are among the countries refusing to back a total ban. Interesting to see Japan and Australia united on some issues, in contrast to their conflict over whaling. Tags: australia CITES marine life marine animals Japan Oh look, more meetings. From Al Jazeera. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, or Cites that opened in the Qatari capital on Saturday will be discussing 42 proposals during the next two weeks.
Critter News
FEBRUARY 12, 2009
The packages, announced by IWC Chairman William Hogarth, would either phase out Japan's scientific whaling programme in the Southern Ocean in exchange for Japan being allowed to take a unspecified number of Minke whales off its own coast in the North Pacific or would allow Japan's scientific whaling programme to continue in the Southern Ocean if it adheres to annual limits set by the IWC's Scientific Committee. Tags: norway iceland whale Japan whaling This sucks.
Critter News
MARCH 29, 2010
Tags: CITES united nations marine animals Japan endangered species
Critter News
APRIL 4, 2011
zoos JapanFrom the Petition Site. please visit and sign. The Ministry of the Environment is in the process of amending the Japanese animal protection law. The Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) has proposed that the Ministry exempt JAZA's members from the current requirement to register as animal handlers with local authorities.
Critter News
MAY 25, 2011
sea shepherd california whales JapanFrom examiner.com. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is just about ready to chalk up a win against a California seafood dealer who imported endangered whale meat from Tokyo and sold it to Califorian restaurants. Today, according to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Ginichi Y Ohira was charged in Los Angeles federal court with selling whale meat in violation of the Federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 4, 2017
Japan.). News bird cafe JapanYou’ve heard of Internet cafes. You may even have heard of cat cafes. While I have yet to make it down to Philadelphia’s Kawaii Kitty Cafe , I can attest that Le Cat Cafe —and its kitty yoga nights—are awesome.). Introducing the newest coffeeshop trend: t he bird cafe. From—where else?—Japan.).
Critter News
JULY 12, 2009
Tags: whales Japan hunting whaling
Critter News
MARCH 28, 2010
Japan, which imports most of the tuna, led the fight against a proposed ban. Tags: CITES marine animals Japan endangered species "Earth Hour" was held yesterday. People were supposed to turn their lights off for an hour. I like this opinion piece from the Christian Science Monitor which calls for an "Endangered Species Hour." It's in response to the pathetic CITES conference which basically screwed marine animal protection.
Critter News
FEBRUARY 5, 2009
Tags: oceans dolphin hunt Japan hunting
Critter News
APRIL 8, 2010
Tags: norway iceland whales Japan whaling endangered species
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
The northernmost large island in Japan, it is well-known for being a winter birding paradise – charismatic megafauna coupled with gorgeous snow-encrusted volcanoes looming over rugged coastlines. Toward the end of a month-long trip to Japan, Andrew Spencer, Tayler Brooks, and I landed at the Kushiro airport in the middle of Christmas afternoon. Photos from the entire Japan trip can be seen here. Trips Asia Hokkaido Japan
Critter News
AUGUST 6, 2009
Tags: captivity dolphin animal cruelty marine life Japan
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 13, 2012
NARITA, JAPAN, DECEMBER 2012 – The art and science of layover birding deserves more rigorous study and perhaps a federal grant. Yes, I saw lots of Great T**s in Japan However, my day didn’t really get going until I met up with Lisa Turner. Lisa is an American who recently moved to Japan. Even if you can’t spend a lot of time in Japan, you can make the most of any layover through Narita. Trips Asia features Japan layover
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 1, 2012
VICE traveled to Tsukuba City, Japan to find out just how talented these fury four-legged friends really are, who have three Guinness Book of World Records awards to prove it! What do you get when you put dogs in a circus? The answer is cuteness. Watch the latest episode from VICE’s The Cute Show! here: cute animals cute video dogs
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 22, 2016
Well today I am happy to share the Japan Box from Skoshbox. We have shared a few treat boxes with you before, but they have always been for pets! Because it’s just for humans! We have tried a few … Continue reading → The post Skoshbox; Japanese Snacks (for humans) appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. just for fun reviews
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
For Japan, there are only two species listed – again the Ashy Minivet, but also the Japanese Minivet (mostly called Ryukyu Minivet elsewhere), a Japanese endemic which is not on the China list.
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