In a fantasy world come to life, whales swim carefree in skies above Japan during kite display
If you watch anime, chances are you’ve seen a flying whale or two. For example, Negima! Magister Negi Magi had its Air Whales, Flying Witch…
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Twitter floored by Japanese flight attendant’s service for customer with large plushie
While nothing is ever perfect, workers in Japan’s service industry are often praised for going the extra mile to make the lives of customers easy….
Java sparrow in Japan holds daily bird board meetings with her favorite toys
“Birds of a feather” has quite the literal meaning for Japanese Twitter user @Cream_fuku’s beloved java sparrow, Maru-chan. @Cream_fuku recently took to the net to…
Enjoy the New Year with the whole family with this dog friendly Osechi-ryōri
Whilst the west focuses on starting the new year with a lovers kiss, in Japan the celebrations put an emphasis on spending time with family….
Renowned confectionary maker turns traditional Japanese sweet into adorable hamster treats
It’s hard to name a number one classic when it comes to wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. One contended for that crown may be the monaka,…
“This sand ain’t big enough for both of us!” Fishy antics at Japanese aquarium gets online laughs
Have you ever seen a spotted garden eel or an orange-barred garden eel in an aquarium poking its head out of the sand? They look…
Losing track of your Corgi in a crowd of 200 Corgis and other cute Corgi stories from Japan
Kids grow up so fast. You may not be able to tell how fast they grow when you spend time with them every day, but…
Artist Marina Furuya brings cute, colorful animals to the art of Nihonga in latest exhibition
With more than a thousand years of history, Nihonga has undoubtedly been interpreted in countless ways by the many artists who have mastered this artform….
Pour soy sauce or other liquid condiments with these adorable Japanese cat-shaped dispensers
Look at these white and black cat figurines standing side by side. They seem to get along very well! © grape SHOP But if you…
Incredibly happy shiba greets her owner with gigantic smile and presents everytime they come home
Shiba inu are beloved among canine fans for a lot of reasons, but their seemingly limitless expressiveness is certainly an endearing one. Whether they’re falling…
Real-life cat bus: One-day event introduces shelter cats to potential new families in a cat-shaped bus
An upcoming event in Saitama hopes to find furever homes for adoptable shelter cats. They’re doing this by bringing cats from shelters to interact with…
Shiba inu in Japan’s cheeks become adorably extra mochi-like during the winter
Shiba inu have some naturally adorable cheeks, which can often be quite stretchy and described as “mochi-like” in Japan. While they can be quite fun…
Twitter user delights with photos of adorable feline cuddling up to sock display
Latvian Twitter user Artur (ArturGalata), loves Japan, and often makes Japan related posts on Twitter. Ever since the start of the ongoing pandemic, even now…
‘Hamster King’, ‘Super Saiyan’, ‘Einstein’: Japanese hamster’s hairstyle draws hilarious comparisons
There’s many different types of hamsters in the world, including different breeds and colours. For one Japanese hamster enthusiast, all are welcome, as this person…
Japanese cat owner discovers you can reveal your own ‘long cat’ with a heater
Everyone knows that cats do not abide by the usual laws of physics. Because of this, what is intended to be a nice photo of…