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Parliament rejects assisted dying legislation

Speaking to journalists after leaving the chamber, McArthur said he was “devastated” by the result, adding the system “has been failing dying Scots for too long” and that many will feel let down by the result.

https://www.thenational.scot/news/25945503.scottish-parliament-x-assisted-dying-legislation-historic-vote/

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Named after a Japanese dessert, Zenzai has a medication regimen that should be manageable for someone familiar with cats. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/03/17/our-lives/adoption-cats-zenzai/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #catsforadoption
Ginger cat Zenzai to sweeten your space

Named after a Japanese dessert, Zenzai has a medication regimen that should be manageable for someone familiar with cats.

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The Japan TimesMar 3
Ten-year-old Pine has been waiting for a home of her own ever since she was rescued from the Kumamoto authorities in late 2018. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/03/03/our-lives/adoption-dogs-pine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption
Don’t keep patient Pine waiting any longer

Ten-year-old Pine has been waiting for a home of her own ever since she was rescued from the Kumamoto authorities in late 2018.

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The Japan TimesFeb 25
A spirited Shiba is the latest addition to a dog-loving household. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/02/25/our-lives/pomelo-rehome/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #successfuladoptions
Pomelo peps up a Kobe couple’s life

A spirited Shiba is the latest addition to a dog-loving household.

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The Japan TimesFeb 10
After being rescued from a hoarder house, this 5-year-old cat has learned to trust and communicate. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/02/10/our-lives/adoption-cats-cymbal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #catsforadoption
Gentle spirit Cymbal seeks new home

After being rescued from a hoarder house, this 5-year-old cat has learned to trust and communicate.

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The Japan TimesFeb 4
Though he still values his independence, this 5-year-old dog has learned to give and receive affection over the past year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/02/04/our-lives/adoption-dogs-hokuto/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption
Handsome Hokuto is a classic strong-willed Shiba

Though he still values his independence, this 5-year-old dog has learned to give and receive affection over the past year.

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The Japan TimesJan 30
A Japanese artist exhibiting at the Mori Art Museum talks about activism, teaching and queer feminist approaches to art. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/01/30/our-lives/mai-endo-multiple-spirits/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #art #japaneseart #contemporaryart #activism #moriartmuseum #lgtbq
Mai Endo: ‘Build networks that bridge generations’

Publishing bilingual zines as Multiple Spirits (MaruSupi), Mai Endo explores queer feminism and intersectional histories in East Asia and beyond.

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The Japan TimesJan 28
After being rescued in poor health, this 10-year-old cat has made a complete turnaround. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/01/28/our-lives/adoption-cats-millie/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #catsforadoption
Millie the comeback cat is ready for her next chapter

After being rescued in poor health, this 10-year-old cat has made a complete turnaround.

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The Japan TimesJan 26
“Laughing at ourselves is a good thing”: Roger Dahl, who has contributed cartoons and comics to The Japan Times since 1991, reflects on his creative journey while looking ahead to his next moves. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/01/26/our-lives/cartoonist-roger-dahl-farewell/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #rogerdahl #zerogravity #illustration #cartoons #expats
‘Zero Gravity’ comes to an end, but Roger Dahl will keep drawing

The Japan Times’ long-tenured cartoonist has kept busy over the past decades — and has plenty more projects on the horizon.

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The Japan TimesJan 23
Ante up: A Japanese-Dominican programmer is making his dreams of community, collaboration and creativity a reality in the beach town of Fujisawa. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/01/23/our-lives/jose-imai-poker-alberto-fujisawa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #smallbusinesses #hafu #kanagawa #cardgames #homeless
Jose Imai: ‘Poker and business are about numbers, intuition and emotions’

A mixed-race business owner with roots in Japan and the Dominican Republic makes space for community and creativity on the Shonan Coast.

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