How to order overseas from Grape Shop: unique, high-quality items made in Japan
Earlier this year, we introduced the international shipping expansion of Grape Shop, an e-commerce site shared by we at grape Japan and our sister Japanese…
Animals
Adorable kitten in Japan rides his tortoise taxi everywhere
Sometimes completely different types of animals can form the closest of bonds. Japanese Twitter user Nyankokame (@nyanko_kame78) recently showed that with an adorable video of…
Apathetic shark getting nibbled on at Japanese aquarium charms crowd for more than one reason
Aquariums often have some creative setups that put an extra spotlight on the fascinating sea life on display, such as spooky Halloween jellyfish exhibitions and…
Sweater wearing cat and otter humidifiers are here to adorably take care of your room
When the air gets drier, it’s not uncommon to find your throat irritated and your skin dry and flaky. That’s why it’s a good idea…
Cat’s love for their fried egg blanket leads to dramatic communication with owner
We’ve seen quite a few food-themed beds, blankets, and cushions turn our pets into adorable mini “meals”, including shiba inu and cats who absolutely love…
These Japanese bath salts make you irresistible to cats
Cat owners with for nothing more than for their cats to love them unconditionally. Normally it would just be easier to get a dog for…
Japanese Twitter user worried about cat’s constant weight fluctuation of neighborhood cat gets adorable relief
Although most seasoned cat lovers will tell you that their kitty of choice looks like no other, it’s not always that easy to tell family…
Cat in Japan has quite the terrifying yawn when woken up for food
While it’s most likely an endless task to find the most expressive cat in the world, Matsutake-chan (@matsutake_cat), an adorable cat in Japan, may be…
Japanese Twitter falls smitten with “too handsome” model Sheltie
As a herding breed, the Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie as they are affectionately referred to, is quite the intelligent canine. Of course, that doesn’t mean…
Expressive Chow Chow in Japan shows bashful adorableness when caught being clumsy
When it comes to our canine companions, the Chow Chow is quite the distinctive looking breed with perhaps one of the most expressive faces. Their…
Cats synchronised reaction to futon dryer prompts deep apology from owner
With summers so hot, it can feel as though we’re cooking alive inside a furnace, and winters dropping to temperatures so low that there are…
Resourceful golden retriever in Japan finds clever way to bypass kitchen no-entry rule
Keeping dogs indoors is becoming more and more common in Japan. Basically, dogs are allowed to move around freely in the house so that they…
Genius chinchilla in Japan will melt your heart
Japanese Twitter user Mopi & Emon (@mopiemon0514) is the happy owner of three adorable chinchillas. Her posts are popular on Twitter and the three seem…
Father in Japan rescues cat from a crow, she rewards him with a feline fountain of youth
Taking in a pet can do wonders for one’s mood and emotional health, and the father of Japanese Twitter user @turi2018 found that out in…
Husky in Japan’s feline “scarf” shows the trust between the adorable duo
Japanese Twitter user Kamoka (@b09a2032c) lives happily in Osaka with his Siberian Husky named Yuki, along with a few feline friends, as seen here: 今日も仲良し???…