Cat finds perfectly cute house in box from cat-themed bakery
A cat owner (who lives with her beloved kitten, Herb (@herbs_the_cat), recently shared photos showing how Herb took a very fitting liking to the packaging…
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Feline divinity receives daily offering at their personal cat shrine
Japanese Twitter user and cat owner (@maihimemoco) lives with her three cats. Apparently, she has a “power-spot” at home to bring in good luck. As…
Move over handsome gorilla, this cool husky is Japan’s latest viral good-looking animal
It’s amazing how quickly pets can pick up habits. If you tell your dog to sit before feeding him, soon he’ll do it automatically. Apparently…
Japanese cat gets scared by earthquake, then suddenly blames owner in hilarious photo set
On 13th February, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake took place in Fukushima and Miyagi prefecture. As scary as the earthquake was, some Japanese people are making…
Japanese glass artist creates original squid pen for his true sepia (cuttlefish) ink
Gen Masunaga’s art Gen Masunaga 増永元 is an Okinawa-based artist who mainly creates small art objects made of glass using a technique called burner-work. A…
A trip to Snow Monkey Park in the mountains of Nagano prefecture
The troop of snow monkeys that bathe in a hot spring in Jigokudani in the mountains of Nagano prefecture has become one of the most…
These modern-day cats are busy adjusting their lives to the pandemic
During COVID-19, many people are shifting their lives online. Despite going out much less than they used to, many are—dare I say—increasingly satisfied with their…
There’s something unusual about this photo: 100,000 people couldn’t believe their eyes
Everyone is familiar with the childhood game hide and seek. If you were anything like me, your older siblings always wanted to play whenever you…
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Owner is befuddled by his dog’s expression every time nature calls [manga]
Dogs are big business in Japan. Pet ownership is growing over recent years while some canines reach legendary status. Hachiko, the faithful hound immortalized as…
Cat adorably and begrudgingly helps owner sing Evangelion’s opening theme song
Cat lovers and fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion were delighted last month when the original singer of the hit anime’s iconic opening theme song, “A…
No-face lookalike dog charms Spirited Away fans with his adorable beauty regime
A beauty regime is important during winter to keep your face moisturised, but this pet owner has found another creative use for sheet masks. It…
Japanese artist stuns Twitter with purrfectly realistic cat drawing
One look at the Twitter account of 20-year-old artist Haru Otomi, and you’ll see that he’s not only a huge fan of cats, but drawing…
Recreate famous Studio Ghibli scene in your cat’s fur, win the hearts of Japanese people online
Any hardcore Studio Ghibli fan will recognise this moving scene in an instant. It portrays the main character of Nausicaa of the Valley of the…
Shiba inu turns into adorable canine noodles with cup udon bed
You may remember Charmy (@shiba_charmy), an adorable shiba inu in Japan, for her collection of funny food-themed pet beds. If there was ever any question…
Donguri Republic kicks off new Studio Ghibli cats lineup with Jiji and Moon merchandise
In the Studio Ghibli universe, cats are never simply just cats — they always have their own stories and personalities, and in the case of…