"I went in but got quickly spooked and ran out again," Broekarts wrote. Broekarts says she saw more than 100 rabbits on the island during her stay. More than 300 rabbits are thought to roam the ...

Japan is a dream destination for travelers ... But another captivating island lies off the beaten path: Ōkunoshima, or "Rabbit Island," a tiny island teeming with adorable, free-roaming bunnies.

The island is called Okunoshima, located in the Inland Sea of Japan. It once had a dark history - being home to the production of poisonous gas during World War 2. Tourists can play and feed the ...

Okunoshima, affectionately known as Rabbit Island, is a captivating little spot in Japan where the charm of wild bunnies far outweighs the darker history that once plagued the island. Nestled in ...

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Japanese police said Thursday that they arrested a man for kicking a rabbit, as authorities probe the deaths of more than 70 bunnies on an island well-known for its large rabbit population.

It is known as the site of a poison gas factory of the imperial Japanese military. But in recent years, the island has drawn thousands and thousands of tourists because of its many rabbits.

BERLIN--“Ordinary Life,” a Japanese-French animation co-production ... In the same category, “The Great Rabbit,” an animated film directed by Atsushi Wada, won the Silver Bear prize ...