Viral photo shows Japan’s cutest bird in rare “sleepy” pose
With its white, round and fluffy shape, the シマエナガ shimaenaga, or long-tailed tit, has earned the nickname “snow fairy” in Japan since it is so…
Animals
Lovey-dovey spotted seal and zookeeper couple in Japan melts hearts online
On November 19th, 2022, the Twitter account of アザラシシーパラダイス Seal Sea Paradise (@aguhiyori) in Monbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan, posted a video of what may be the…
Way too cute to eat Japanese tanuki donuts will put a magical sweets spell on you
Tanuki, or Japanese racoon dogs, are known not only for their bushy tails and happy-go-lucky faces, but their place in Japanese culture. While it can…
Trio of cats pull off organized bread heist
Anyone who lives with cats know they can be pretty crafty and cunning when it comes to pulling off household shenanigans such as stealing food….
Cat’s love for tuna nigiri sushi knows no bounds
It’s hard enough for human foodies to turn down a delicious sushi platter, but it’s an even more Herculean labor for a cat to say…
Cats turning into liquids get their own photo book in Japan
The liquefaction of cats… Since the beginning of the 21st century, the debate over whether cats can achieve a liquid state has periodically appeared on…
Heated flooring affects fluffy pet in most adorable way
During cold weather, heating equipment is essential. Some people use heaters, some radiators, and some use electric carpets. In Japan, people often use a kotatsu…
Shiba inu barrels up hill to reunite with owner in adorably epic photos
Twitter user inubot (@inu_10kg) lives quite deep in the Japanese countryside. While that means having to set up enclosures and fencing so wild boar don’t…
Elderly cat with “sparkling eyes” gets surprising diagnosis from vet in Japan
Recently, on her Twitter account, manga artist 黒百合姫 Kuroyurihime (@lis_noir) reported on her experience taking her cat to the vet. Although 19 years of age…
Japanese wool felt artist’s pets are so lifelike they look ready to pounce
The YouTube channel “yamanono youtube” posts the process of creating works of art using wool felt and other materials. The dogs and cats created from…
Cat waits all day to give movie horror movie greeting after work
There’s not a lot of things quite as comforting as getting home after a long day at work and getting a warm greeting from your…
Daiso’s cat catch hooks are a cute kitty cleaning lifesaver
Daiso is one of Japan’s largest 100-yen shop chains, can pretty much be considered an emporium for just about everything you could think of using…
Adorable rabbit Daruma are jumping into the New Year
Kanata Iwasaki at The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward It’s peak season at Arai Daruma, a small traditional shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Beginning with…
Shiba inu’s “double sitting” pose is just too obedient
There’s nothing like showering an obedient doggo with the praise of “good boy!” over and over while giving them reassuring pats, but Japanese Twitter user…
Koala in Japanese zoo poses like a Zen monk who has reached enlightenment
An agricultural park and zoo located in Minami Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, 淡路ファームパーク イングランドの丘 Awaji Farm Park England Hill (@englandhill_zoo) is home to six…