Cat’s interesting relaxation strategy with cardboard box intrigues Japanese Twitter
At a stressful time such as this, it’s important that we all figure out our own preferred way to chill out. It seems this Japanese…
Animals
Endless cat-themed goods to take over Keio Department store at ‘Nyan Nyan Fair’
Head over to Shinjuku’s Keio Department store from the 11th to 24th February 2021 for the purrfect event – the Keio Nyan Nyan Festival. The…
Luna and Artemis turned into adorable Japanese sweets with Sailor Moon mochi cakes
The release of Sailor Moon Eternal has seen treats for fans of the iconic anime series pop up in Japan, including official themed cafes. Now…
Japanese aquarium displays living giant oarfish; Twitter users reminded of “Animal Crossing”
If you love sea creatures, you may have heard of the giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne). The longest bony fish alive, they can grow up to…
Japanese cat goods brand releases adorable smartphone case with cat mom nursing kittens
Just when you think Japan has already come up with every cat-themed item there is, they continue to prove that there’s more up their sleeve….
Shiba Inu Stumped by Disappearing Act
Pets are often full of surprises and make us smile. (@Shibamugi28) decided to turn the tables to get a reaction out of her dog, Komugi….
Manga Artist’s Cute COVID-19 Prevention Posters Available for Free
As of February 2021, a new strain of COVID-19 is spreading throughout Japan. All over the city, we see posters calling for countermeasures to prevent…
Photo of Cat Lending a Hand Gets Over 409K Likes on Twitter
A recent photo posted by Tsukino-san (@tsukino_meito) is trending on Twitter. One day, Tsukino-san laid out her measuring tape to measure her bed frame. When…
Sweets Paradise’s ‘Nyanko’ sweets event returns for a second year running!
This cat-themed sweets buffet event from Sweets Paradise will leave you feline content. Get yourself down to a Sweets Paradise near you from 15 February…
Japanese baking artist cooks up chocolate bread buff bear bodybuilders for Valentine’s Day
You may remember talented “bread illustration artist” Ran (@konel_bread) for her awesome baked goods that cleverly recreate her son’s drawings. Recently Ran attracted a lot…
“Fluffy cat shrine” turns your cat into a feline divinity
As any cat lover knows, our feline companions can sometimes (read: all the time) have sort of a god-complex and turn the tables on who…
Slither into seafood dishes with Japanese ceramic tentacle and eel spoons
While Japanese oddity shop Village Vanguard seems pretty happy to make just about any sort of animal-themed good, their ventures into ocean seem to have…
Keep a kitty companion with you always with hanging fat cat toilet paper racks
Japanese retailer Felissimo routinely puts out quirky and cute animal-themed products, but their Cat Club (Neko-bu) department is dedicated to feline goods. With everything from…
Quirky pets make for good times on Japanese SNS
Humans have different personalities. Some are outgoing, some are reserved, some are hard-working, some are lazy, some are nice, and some are complete as—you get…
These funny and cute kids get a big reaction on Japanese SNS
Children sometimes surprise adults with their unexpected behavior. Twitter user Aya Hosoi (@hosoi) knows this well. Recently, her child surprised her while playing at a…