NARITA, Chiba Prefecture--Kabosu, the 18-year-old Shiba Inu dog who became an internet sensation and the face of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, died peacefully at her home in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture.

YURIHAMA, Tottori Prefecture--A photograph of a pair of Sanin Shiba Inu puppies pressing their heads together as they run alongside each other has melted dog lovers’ hearts. Photographer Tetsuya ...