Industrialization and deforestation have played a part in the Japanese wolf’s supposed demise at the turn of the 20th century..| The Japan Times | Special Features
The true identity of the Japanese wolf has attracted much research, and yet the elusive carnivore remains one of Japan's greatest zoological mysteries.| The Japan Times | Special Features
Hiroshi Yagi has devoted most of his life trying to prove the existence of the Japanese wolf, a saga that began with a series of piercing howls he heard more than half a century ago.| The Japan Times | Special Features
In our five-part series, we explore the enigmatic fate of the mysterious beast and why some believe it might still be roaming the forests of Japan.| The Japan Times | Special Features
Global trade in Japan’s limited-edition sneakers is fueling a new wave of interest in the shoes| The Japan Times | Special Features
Urban renewal of industrial powerhouse clashes with its history| The Japan Times | Special Features
Affected by the triple disaster of March 2011, Fukushima Prefecture is pegging its future on a shift to renewable energy. Local communities, however, are calling for caution| The Japan Times | Special Features