When you hear the term "animal cafe," what kind of scene comes to mind?A shop where cats roam freely, or perhaps owls or ...

By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Japan has started its first nationwide survey of animal cafes amid concerns over animal welfare, hygiene and public health, a government official said, ...

TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of the Environment will begin a survey as early as September into the actual conditions at "animal cafes" where customers can interact with rare animals. Numerous cafes that ...

Incidents that make us consider the relationship between humans and wild animals are happening all over Japan, from bear attacks to crop damage by wild animals. How should we interpret the current ...

Japan plans to probe popular animal cafes, where visitors can interact with anything from cats to capybaras, following concerns about hygiene and the creatures' welfare, authorities said Thursday.

A new international survey reveals clear differences in how veterinarians and animal welfare scientists in Japan and the UK perceive animal welfare, particularly animal behavior. The findings are ...

Japan plans to look into popular animal cafes, where visitors can interact with anything from cats to capybaras, following concerns about hygiene and the creatures’ welfare, authorities said on ...

Japan has launched its first nationwide survey of animal cafes amid growing concerns over animal welfare, hygiene and public ...