Unexpected creature gives driver a fright when driving Japan’s country lanes at night
Unless you’re confined to the inner city, I’m sure at some point you’ve seen a ‘Caution: Animals’ sign when travelling by car. Though not so…
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Nissan’s feline car test drivers are back in brand new Nyassan DAYZ commercial
Last year, Japanese automobile company Nissan made cat fans purr with delight when they brought out a short television commercial featuring a kitty in the…
Viewers just can’t focus on food in these adorable “dog-supervised” cooking videos from Japan
We’d like to introduce a Japanese cooking channel that may be the cutest thing on YouTube. In fact, the videos are so cute that you…
Japanese cat owner’s sincere apology message to her long-haired cat goes viral
Long-haired cats can easily get their hair tangled up, leaving some dirt behind even after grooming. Owners need to take care of their cats according…
Boy at Japanese zoo gets a living “plumed helmet” from a curious flamingo
The Fuji Kachoen Garden Park is, according to its website, a “paradise of flowers and birds” nestled in the countryside of Shizuoka Prefecture. One day…
Prehistoric animals as traditional Japanese sweets capsule toys are an adorable hybrid we didn’t know we needed
Capsule toys in Japan can cover a lot of niches you might think of as unimaginable (such as Lovecraftian squid and watermelon hybrids), but figure…
This persistent kitten in Japan has found the strangest digging spot
Japanese Twitter user Kamoshika かもしか (@b09a2032c) lives with their Siberian Husky, Yuki, and several cats. Kamoshika posts daily pictures of Yuki and the cats relaxing…
Japanese Twitter can’t believe this expressive cat is the same feline in all three shots
Anyone who lives with cats knows that their expressive nature can lead to an adorable but sometimes absurd habit of “transforming”, such as when they…
Japanese maker releases instant noodles made for cat lovers
Japanese instant noodle maker Ogasawara Seifun’s Kirimaru Ramen was originally released in 1965, but briefly discontinued in 1998. It was brought back quickly due to…
COVID-19 Can’t Stop the Wanders of the Traveling Cat
The young Iicha feline has traveled through all 47 prefectures in Japan multiple times, and with her seasonal snaps and outfits, has gathered thousands of…
Shinjuku’s new giant 3-D cat now plays with a giant Roomba
One of Tokyo’s newest landmarks (or perhaps mascots is the better word) made its grand debut on top of the Cross Shinjuku Building located just…
Shining jellyfish glasses bring a sea of wonderful color to your table
Jellyfish are some of the most fascinating creatures in the sea. Unfortunately, while we have no doubt our umbrella-shaped friends are quite appreciated, their stinging…
Elderly shiba inu in Japan has the biggest smile when she uses her wheelchair
Pets rely on love and attention from their human companions, but that’s even truer when they get up there in years and encounter the difficulties…
Japanese food artist creates realistic animals, even “Demon Slayer” characters out of rice balls
For many Japanese people, whether it’s on a field trip or Sports Day for kids, or enjoying a picnic under beautiful red and yellow foliage…
Videos of puppies getting pampered at a Japanese grooming salon will melt your heart
“Lovely Grooming” is a trimming salon located in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward. Its YouTube channel, which features videos of pets getting pampered and trimmed, has more…