Shiba inu’s mad hops has people thinking she’s Yakul from Mononoke
There are very few things as infectiously joyful as a dog’s excitement for an outdoors excursion. If you’ve ever doubted that, Japanese Twitter user @shibayuusha…
Animals
Tough-looking turtle expert dispels criminal suspicions with one single photo
Although usually docile, alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii), native to freshwater habitats in the United States, are capable of delivering a powerful bite with their…
Big chonk cat in Japan wows with adorably imposing sumo wrestler pose
Even if you live with them for a long time, cats have a way of surprising their owners–sometimes at their least photogenic moments. Shioyama (@mt_fujimaru)…
Japanese cat looks like he’s resting on balls or turned into a donut
“I am pleased to report that (…) my cat successfully grew out of a Pon de Ring.” Such was the caption on a photo posted…
Adorable axolotl smiles and tries to suck up bubbles in video with over 3 million views
Unlike the fearsome Aztec god of fire and lightning Xolotl after which it was named, the axolotl, or Mexican salamander, is an adorable amphibian popular…
Fox “sumo bout” in fox shrine is like a Japanese fairytale come to life
A photo taken and posted on Twitter by 狐仙人乃弟子トコノオルタ (kitsune sennin no deshi tokono oruta | “Fox hermit disciple Tokono Orta”), who enjoys taking photos…
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We tried the only raw milk legally sold in Japan [Review]
The popularity of raw milk In the last decade or so, unpasteurized (or “raw”) milk has become a popular food fad among health-conscious and organic…
Groom’s tuna carving show wedding cake makes huge impact at ceremony
While everyone has their dream wedding, planning a ceremony is all about working together for the happy couple to be and making compromises. Izumi (@syo_izumi)…
Child has too pure idea to stop epic cat battles from disrupting his homework
To the enjoyment of many, Namiso (@omochi_nam01) shares the daily adventures of her children and cats on Twitter, and one common thread of those adventures…
Home cam video of little boy “rescuing” pet shiba inu warms hearts in Japan
Mugi-chan, a 20-month-old Shiba Inu dog, has a reliable “big brother” in a 6-year-old boy, the son of Twitter user 柴犬勇者むぎ Shibainu Yūsha Mugi (@shibayuusha)….
Hamster channels My Neighbor Totoro in falling in love with giant broccoli
It’s always a treat to see our pets take a warm liking to healthy snacks, but NyanKo Burger’s (@nekonodorei_22) hamster may have bitten off more…
The cutest fish sausage in Japan makes his adorable debut
The “tako wiener”, or octopus wiener, which are miniature sausages cut to resemble adorable little octopuses, are one of Japan’s many food delights. Whether packed…
Owner adorably recreates Shinjuku’s famous 3-D giant cat at home with their own kitty
Cat lovers in Japan were delighted when a giant 3-D and incredibly lifelike cat was installed at the 154.7 square meter digital rooftop ad space…
Japanese shrine-style doghouse crafted by temple carpenters is a whopping $150,000
For many dog owners, Man’s best friend feels like a household deity. While showering them with doggy treats is probably sufficient, those with some–well, a…
Japan has a service where shiba inu greet you at the airport
Typically, when you see a poster in your neighborhood with a dog on it, you can’t help but feel a pang of sadness as it’s…