Cats are beloved in Japan, as they have been for thousands of years. From old mythological tales of feline yokai like the smart shape-shifting bakeneko to the Hello Kitties and lucky maneki-nekos of ...

It's been about 30 years since the Tamagotchi became the must-have toy for children around the globe. Now, 3 decades on, the ...

Story draws comparisons to 1920s Japan tale, where dog waited for owner at railway station for 10 years after his death, ...

Japanese startup Ludens AI is showing off two extremely adorable robot companions at CES 2026: Cocomo and Inu.

South Korean pet-tech pioneer Jennerbio introduces Peter’s Lab, an AI-powered screening kit that predicts pet health risks using genetic analysis. Our mission is to turn love into science, ensuring ...

In Japan's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them.

Tokyo, Japan—Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are ...

The Cambodian government has said it is cracking down on the multibillion-dollar industry but residents said many people ...

Japan’s Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit ...