OITA--A baby monkey named in honor of Shohei Ohtani’s famous dog was born here just in time ... in Oita welcomed a baby “Nihonzaru” (Japanese macaque) on April 21, the first to be born ...

The Japanese word means “hell’s valley,” after the volcanic activity that heats the springs. Maciek Pożoga The “Snow Monkey Express” was almost empty when I rode with a few other ...

Dog sledding in a snow-covered world requires good communication with sled dogs. As a sled glides along and trust is developed between dogs and riders, look forward to seeing what comes in view!