Richardson’s ground squirrel gives itself a round of applause after nailing backflip
Hamsters might be some of the most expressive little fur balls, particularly when they’re presented with their favorite food or caught hoarding a bit too…
Animals
Japanese cat owner can’t look at pet the same way after meow translator app takes a creepy turn
While pets and their owners share a bond that goes beyond language, sometimes we wish we could get a more direct translation of what they’re…
Shinjuku’s giant 3-D cat has hilarious glitch that reveals its true form
Back in July, when people in Tokyo looked up at the top of the Cross Shinjuku Building just outside Shinjuku Station’s East Exit, they were…
Zookeepers in a Japanese zoo challenge an ostrich to a dance-off with hilarious results
Nagasaki Bio Park is a nature and ecological park where visitors can interact with both plants and animals. Visitors can feed hippos, pet capybaras, and…
Dog in Japan shoots epic shady side glance when he hears the word “shot”
While the stress some animals face when they must take a visit to the dreaded vet is no joke, many pet owners will tell you…
Burger King is now offering sauced drizzled solo beef patties in Japan
For those a bit overwhelmed by calories and carbs of Burger King Japan’s Tokyo Teriyaki Tower Super One Pound Beef Burgers and Guilty Butter Burgers,…
Japanese child’s touching illustration mourning pet beetle met with even more touching responses
Children’s letters shared on Twitter are particularly moving A common sight in Japan is a young boy carrying stag beetles in a plastic cage. The…
Japanese kitten wrapped up warm after getting a bath is now everyone’s relatable winter mascot
In many parts of the world temperatures have taken a dive, and as we approach November, it’s only going to get colder. While summer lovers…
Weirdly hench Japanese Pomeranian wins fans with his macho charms in online video
Pomeranian dogs are known for being small, fluffy and unintimidating. But one online pet hit of the week has caught people’s attention for being the…
Blanket and bamboo basket turns sleeping cat into mini feline samurai
Japanese cat owner and Twitter user Rikako (@rikako1017jyuri) lives with her 5 beloved cats. Rikako shared a recent picture she shared of Sora, who she…
A feline Hachiko? Café meetup rendezvous opens below Shinjuku’s giant 3-D cat
Just earlier this year, Tokyo commuters were stunned by a giant realistic 3-D cat that took up residence on the Cross Shinjuku Building located just…
Cats enjoy Japanese Zen gardens too
There is a style of Japanese Zen garden often seen in temples known as karesansui, which uses pebbles and rocks to represent waves and mountains…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kagoshima’s Jellyfish are like Mystical Cherry Blossoms in the Bay
From a distance, the water looked like a flower raft where the cherry blossom petals have scattered in the wind at the end of Spring,…
Well-timed shot of cats in epic midair battle shows how impressive and silly felines can be at the same time
Cats can be a great source of inspiring photography, sometimes impressing sports photographers with their athleticism and looking feline deities taking refuge from the rain…
Big chonk cat in Japan proves that felines can in fact be rectangles
Cats come in all shapes and sizes, and whether they like it or not, even the most understanding kitty lover can’t resist scooping their feline…