A man in rural Japan discovered a bear resting in his living room, local media reported on Tuesday, as authorities prepared to ease laws on shooting such animals. Reports said the man, living in ...

On Dec. 14, the first day of the service, about 20 passengers enjoyed their meals and the scenery from their seats, which were converted to kotatsu — a table with an electric heater underneath covered ...

A bear measuring about 90 centimeters from head to tail was tranquilized and captured Tuesday, a day after it was found under a traditional Japanese "kotatsu" blanketed table in a living room in ...

Discover appliances to stay warm during winter in Japan. From kotatsu to electric heaters, stay cozy during the chilly months ...

NAGATORO, Saitama Prefecture--A popular winter tradition here, “kotatsu-bune ... a traditional Japanese foot warmer that uses a single charcoal briquette (mametan) as a heat source.

20.5 x 47 x 31.5 in. (52.1 x 119.4 x 80 cm.) ...

When tattoo artist Karen Cain let her sweet black kitty out on the back porch to enjoy the snow, she did not expect the video ...

The last photo gives context about how to properly use the unique furniture. "A 'Kotatsu', a Japanese table with a space heater built into the underside. The table top lifts up and an insulated ...

a day after it was found under a traditional Japanese "kotatsu" blanketed table in a living room in northeastern Japan, local police said. The resident, a man in his 60s, discovered the animal ...