3 centimeters of cute: Tiny squid gets adorably frustrated when filmed for too long
The sea isn’t always the first thing that come to mind when thinking of adorable animals, but sometimes a look at the ocean floor might…
Animals
Husky and rabbit plot to suffocate their human … with love
Japanese Twitter user ららまるちゃん Raramaruchan (@raranmaruko) lives with a Siberian Husky, Raramaru. In a video they posted recently, a rabbit is riding on Raramaru’s back,…
Boss prairie dog adorably lets human know when walks start and stop
As many dog owners will attest, when a walk starts and stops is very much up to your pet, often with stubborn protesting involved. It…
Security guard in years-long standoff with cat trying to enter museum have touching morning routine
The Onomichi City Museum of Art in Hiroshima, Japan is definitely a must-visit for art fans in the area looking to take in any number…
Adorable “miracle bunny” born from egg in Japan
Bunnies don’t hatch from eggs, but there’s a one of a kind picture that might have you thinking differently. A Japanese Twitter user (whose account…
Japanese pet owner discovers new adorable ‘catloaf subspecies’ and documents it online
If you’ve ever enjoyed looking at cute cat pictures on the internet, you may be aware of the ‘catloaf’ pose. It involves the cat hiding…
Japanese cat’s before and after bath drama has Twitter in stitches
As much as they usually hate it, many cats are regularly bathed by their humans when the seasons change as part of the process of…
When Japan’s octopus wieners go wrong, they get downright terrifying
Part of the joy for lunchtime for kids in Japan is opening up your bento box is seeing what your parents were able to whip…
Flushing Doggy Pee Pole in Tokyo becomes envy of dog owners around country
When walking your dog, it’s always a good and polite idea to carry a water bottle with you to wash up after they finish answering…
Bunny lover turns spilled coffee grounds into work of art with perfect model
There’s no use crying over spilt coffee grounds. That’s not quite how the saying goes, but Japanese Twitter user and rabbit lover @phoen428 may as…
Japanese elementary schoolers learn fate of cows on farm trip; their reaction is food for thought
Japanese people usually say 頂きます itadakimasu (literally, “I take”) at the beginning and ご馳走様 gochisosō-sama (literally “it was delicious”) at the end of meals. Although…
Adorable Totoro cat in Japan shows cats can turn into anything
While cat lovers are always quick snap a pic anytime their kitty decided to flash their feline grace, very few things motivate a cat owner…
Rare customer reminds everyone Japan’s northernmost McDonald’s is just a bit different
Usually it’s exclusive menu items such as sakura mochi pies and Ultraman burgers that remind us McDonald’s in Japan can be different than what we’re…
Shiba inu puppy’s plan to force owner into staying at home with her is both adorable and genius
As much as we would like to stay with our pets all day, often we have to prioritise other responsibilities and commitments like work or…
You can now carry your goods with a clingy Japanese giant salamander backpack
The Japanese giant salamander typically isn’t something you spot in the wild a lot, but after heavy flooding or rainfall, the third-largest amphibian in the…