Cat suddenly appears on portable shrine looking like messenger of feline gods
In Japan, cats and shrines can sometimes go hand in hand. Whether it be shrines that carry a feline theme to begin with, or those…
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Confectionery master recreates South Pole as adorable traditional Japanese sweets
While wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, can be very delicious, they also have a reputation for being quite aesthetically pleasing. Wagashi master Masaaki Miyake (Twitter,…
Shiba inu puppy’s way of greeting guests is too adorable and we wish we could visit too
Anyone who’s ever got a new pet will know that it’s not unusual for them to be shy of newcomers in the first few months….
Perfectly timed photo shows dog’s hilarious shocked reaction to cat’s ‘no-look punch’
Despite being legendary rivals, it’s not unusual for cats and dogs to live together, and the love-hate relationships that this living situation can cause always…
Japanese Twitter user’s unreal encounter on city streets shows the freshness of quality seafood
They say the best seafood is served fresh, but Japanese Twitter user Rika Nakayama (@3nakayamaerika8) got a surprising reminder of how fresh it can be…
Cat hungering for a taiyaki cake is relatable to Japanese sweets-lovers everywhere
“He has the eyes of a hunter…!” “This is such a soothing sight…” “I can’t get enough of this picture!” These are just some of…
Tokyo’s Poop Museum discovers and displays 12 new species of poop animals for you to play with
When Japan’s Unko Museum, or Poop Museum, first opened up in Yokohama, it made such a splash in the toilet that it soon after got…
“It’s the look of love”: Cat loves high school senior girl; What happens when he gets a hug…
We all want to make ourselves look better in front of the person we are attracted to. But maybe it’s not only humans who think…
“It looks like a cat born from a chicken!” Cat’s new look has people doing doubletakes
As cat lovers know very well, when our feline friends start to get up there in years, some extra maintenance can be required, particularly in…
Japan’s Black Cat delivery service puts a kitty surprise outside their pickup center
Although officially called “Yamato Transport” in English, one of Japan’s largest delivery services is Kuroneko Yamato, which literally translates to “Black Cat Yamato”. That’s why…
Delivery woman’s message on attempted delivery notice captures hearts online
Japanese Instagram user tommy (__tomi.y) lives with her black cat, ごまちゃん Goma-chan. One day, due to her work, she was unable to receive a package…
Look who dozed off after the last order in a Japanese family restaurant: “So cute!”; “Must visit!”
A photo posted by Japanese Twitter user いのけん Inoken (@inoken0315) has attracted a lot of attention. The photo was taken at Saizeriya, a Japanese family…
Japanese cheerleaders’ cute fox dance goes viral, videos rack up millions of views
Foxes feature prominently both in Japanese folklore and popular culture. As some grape Japan readers may recall, you can see fox wedding processions, find an…
These cats have an overwhelming aura! Is this a line of cats or did one perform Clone Jutsu?
Although we can’t communicate with our pets through language, we can read their emotions and feelings to a certain extent. By watching their expressions, we…
Son surprises father with papercraft animal head decorations
“My 4th grader son was working hard on his arts and crafts. Today, we have animal heads hanging up on our wall.” Mizunokeisuke (@mikkemac) shared…