thejapantimes, 6 days ago to community

Despite losing a pet, it wasn’t long before Yumi Oshida started wondering whether she should open up her home to another furry companion — thankfully for Truffle, she did. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/06/03/our-lives/dogs-for-adoption-ruffle/ #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption

thejapantimes, 13 days ago to community

Active in cross-cultural collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Wallace worked as a diplomat and is now a professor at Hitotsubashi University https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/05/27/our-lives/hitotsubashis-catherine-wallace-on-business-ethics/ #community #ourlives

thejapantimes, 13 days ago to community

Model turned abandoned home renovator Anton Wormann aims for a harmonious “Japandi” style — a combination of Japanese and Scandinavian design elements — in his revamped houses. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/05/27/our-lives/akiya-renovation-sweden-wormann/ #community #ourlives #akiya #sweden #wormann

thejapantimes, 13 days ago to community

Despite the hardships she’s overcome (and maybe because of them), Mascara really needs a home where she can enjoy her golden years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/05/27/our-lives/mascara-cats-for-adoption/ #community #ourlives #catsforadoption

thejapantimes, 16 days ago to community

Building a company you are passionate about in Japan isn't easy — but it isn't impossible. If you're looking for some inspiration, check out this Q&A with Ryan Filiatrault. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/05/24/our-lives/filmmaker-ryan-filiatrault-japan-indigo-media/ #community #ourlives #expats #film #filmmakers #media #ryanfiliatrault

thejapantimes, 20 days ago to community

The fact that he used to be kept outside may be the reason behind why he loves nothing more than a warm blanket and a heater. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/05/20/our-lives/dogs-for-adoption-edison/ #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption

thejapantimes, 29 days ago to community

Despite ancient superstitions in Japan about women aboard ships, Toko Jinno is determined to photographically document the lives of those making a living in Japan’s fishing industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/05/11/our-lives/hokkaido-fishers-photography-gender/ #community #ourlives #hokkaido #fishing #oceans #jobs #women039sissues

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to community

His eyes a deep blue, little tufts of fur on the tips of his ears, it's hard not to spend hours staring at this sweet little kitten. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/05/06/our-lives/arkbox-community-lucio/ #community #ourlives #catsforadoption

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to community

Whether it's racing around or chasing balls, Snoopy is one super-energetic pup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/29/our-lives/adopt-me-snoopy-beagle/ #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to community

Kraft began his career at The Schwan Food Company, then moved to C.H. Robinson Worldwide before starting his consulting firm, JapanIQ, in 2023 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/29/our-lives/japaniq-consultancy-eases-entry-to-tough-market/ #community #ourlives

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to community

The founder and CEO of Arigato Travel grew her business from a one-woman operation to a national outfit of more than 100 employees in a matter of years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/26/our-lives/arigato-travel-gastronomy-tours/ #community #ourlives #tourism #foodtourism

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to community

When Risako Uegaki learned that Tora was found to have late-stage cancer, she put up her hand to adopt. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/22/our-lives/tora-rehome/ #community #ourlives #catsforadoption

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to community

“I was a really shy kind of person before drag,” says Audrey Gene Ileto, who performs as Auja Vougsh. “One day at a party, we just spontaneously decided to do drag and post it on Facebook." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/20/our-lives/filipinos-drag-pride/ #community #ourlives #pride #tokyo #lgbtq

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to community

Masafumi Kurisaka turned his back on a corporate job to go into the family business: luxury strawberries that fetch a hefty price. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/15/our-lives/masafumi-kurisaka-artisinal-strawberry-japan/ #community #ourlives #strawberries #farming #luxurygoods

thejapantimes, 2 months ago to community

This fluffy guy also has a super cute way of getting your attention — he’ll bring you his toys and invite you to join in on his favorite games. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/08/our-lives/yogi-dogs-for-adoption/ #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption

thejapantimes, 2 months ago to community

“I feel like whenever I go to a Sogo event, everyone is so full of energy and ready to support me. It’s a completely different feeling to working out alone.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/01/our-lives/sogo-fitness-pilates-social/ #community #ourlives #japan #fitness #community

thejapantimes, 2 months ago to community

Grigio is understandably confused and standoffish right now, but he’s mellowing amid unfamiliar surroundings. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/01/our-lives/grigio-cats-for-adoption/ #community #ourlives #catsforadoption

thejapantimes, 2 months ago to community

Wildlife researcher Amelia Hiorns shares how separate interests in Japan and in bears culminated in conservation work in the mountains of Nagano. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/03/30/our-lives/amelia-hiorns-karuizawa-wildlife-conservation-japan-bears/ #community #ourlives #karuizawa #animals #endangered

thejapantimes, 2 months ago to community

If you can get past the missing welcome mat, you’ll soon be enjoying this dog’s special charm. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/03/25/our-lives/arkbox-community-brexit-dogs-adoption/ #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption

thejapantimes, 2 months ago to community

Nobody knows the history of this mysterious man, but we do know that Flint loves lazing around in the sun with his furry friend Emery. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/03/11/our-lives/akrbox-community-flint-cat-adoption/ #community #ourlives #catsforadoption

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to community

A seasoned recruiter tells us why he's spent the last decade doing business in Japan and what he's learned from growing and leading multinational recruitment firms. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/03/09/our-lives/cornerstone-recruitment-japan-matt-nicholls/ #community #ourlives #jobs #expats #foreignworkers

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to community

Founder of Vamos Together, Venezuelan Alex Ramirez played for Yakult Swallows and Yomiuri Giants, then became manager of the Yokohama DeNa BayStars https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/03/01/our-lives/baseball-star-alex-ramirezs-npo-helps-special-kids/ #community #ourlives

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to community

Jewel's purr rises in a slow crescendo that’s almost lyrical — pure music to a cat lover’s ears. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/02/26/our-lives/cats-for-adoption-jewel/ #community #ourlives #catsforadoption

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to community

The director of the Akan International Crane Center in Hokkaido tells us how she found herself in a career centered around saving the symbolic white birds. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/02/24/our-lives/akan-red-crowned-crane-hokkaido/ #community #ourlives #hokkaido #akaninternationalcranecenter #cranes #snow #tourism

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to community

Another success story from one of ARK's rescue dogs and the loving family that took a furry friend in. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/02/19/our-lives/scallywag-rehome-success/ #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption #successstories