They came, dressed in black and white, wearing furry hats, and clutching banners and soft toys. With tears in their eyes and sobs in their throats, they waited patiently in line under the scorching ...

In Ueno, pandas have long been more than an insanely popular zoo attraction – they’re practically the neighbourhood’s unofficial mascots. From souvenir shops selling panda plushies and post boxes ...

TOKYO – Americans may seem obsessed with animals, with daycare for dogs and TV therapists for cats, not to mention the hours we spend looking at photos of cute critters on the Internet. But it's ...