Cat in Japan’s instant noodle pet bed usage makes a trio of cuteness
Our pets tend to look adorable wherever they sleep, but a recent trend of instant noodle cup pet beds in Japan has been turning doggos…
Animals
Weird, fictional creatures from Edo period paintings inspire a line of practical plushies
Scenes depicted in ukiyo-e paintings often conjure up images of great beauty. Whether it’s a woman luxuriously garbed in a kimono, or the tendrils of…
The most graceful photobomb turns stunning Mt. Fuji picture into miracle shot
Revered as a UNESCO World Heritage site and an emblem of nature’s wonder in Japan, it’s no surprise that the iconic Mt. Fuji is often…
Lonesome rose-ringed parakeet in Japan has a screwy one-sided love affair
Kabosu かぼす is a rose-ringed parakeet. His owner, using an epynomous Twitter account (Kabosu @toritori1018), posts pictures of his beloved bird every day. According to…
Cat’s repeated attacks on traditional sliding Japanese doors results in gorgeous makeover
Shoji, or traditional sliding paper doors, require regular maintenance. In particular, the paper panel portions of the doors can be easily punctured and accumulate wear…
Cat’s expression the moment they realize they can’t have a rice ball is right out of a manga panel
Cats can often cast a glance that tells a whole story, so often that Japanese Twitter holds an annual contest of photography that shows them…
Kind-hearted shiba inu in Japan makes sure his human gets a failed-to-deliver notice
Japanese shiba inu owner, @beni20210227 has lived with his beloved shiba, Beni since June 27th 2021, and shares adorable photos of Beni’s daily adventures. He…
Cat relents in cutest way after owner shuts down his attempts at stealing food
While cat’s often beg for their human’s food when they see them eating, the truth is much of what we eat is often too salty,…
Cat duo in Japan digs into miniature luxury traditional New Year’s feast fit for humans
Cat lovers are used to seeing their feline companions spoiled, but the owner of Totomaru-kun and Hanmi-chan (@totomaru_hanmi)z, two kitties in Japan, definitely went the…
Japanese paper artist creates strikingly detailed and colorful plants and creatures, miniatures
As his pseudonym 我流切紙人 Garyū Kirigami-nin (literally, “self-styled paper-cutter”) indicates, Japanese paper artist Toshiaki Kawasaki 川﨑利昭 (@garyukirigami) takes a unique approach to the art of…
Japanese “ninja” cat runs on walls in a fierce dash to rejoin its owner
Pets usually live a leisurely life, but they sometimes show off their physical prowess in ways that surprise their human caretakers. Twitter user ももんが Momonga’s…
Cat in Japan ensures their owner has just as well-groomed hair as they do
Japanese Twitter user and cat owner ＠potechi_nikki lives with her beloved cats; Potechi, Koyuki, Okome and the newest addition to the family since December 2021,…
Adorable cat unleashes 1 week’s worth of love when reuniting with owner
Animals can’t speak to us, but they often try to communicate their feelings through behaviors or facial expressions. Lemon, a cat in Japan, is no…
Mini kitty futon a big hit with cat siblings in Japan for an unintended reason
Japanese cat owner and Twitter user @totomaru_hanmi lives with his two sibling cats. He often shares photos covering their peaceful daily lives on Twitter. Totomaru…
Shiba inu has the most adorable way of calming down baby buddy
Adorable black shiba inu Monaka has gained quite a following on YouTube, thanks to a daily record of her friendship with a stray cat friend,…