Japanese Pet Goods Store Sends Flowers And Touching Message When Customer’s Cat Dies
The loss of a pet can be absolutely debilitating and heartbreaking. For many, the sudden (and just as grueling, gradual) loss of a constant source…
Animals
Determined Papa Beaver Waddles With Wad Of Carrots To Give To Family
With dams to build and materials to gather, beavers are known to be quite industrious critters. Japanese Twitter user and animal enthusiast Chimu-chan (@nn930310) may…
Japanese Artist Teases Appetites With Shiba Inu Butt And Face Bread Creations
Japanese clay figure designer Pobot (@CocoGfj) carefully crafts all of their work by hand, and perhaps that’s why their artistic hybrid of adorable animals and…
Long-Tailed Tit And Manul Cat Teabags Are Here To Be Your Adorable Teatime Buddies
Ocean Teabag has been struck the sweet spot between tea fans and animal lovers, delighting both with a series of animal shaped teabags that include…
Japan’s Realistic Napping Cat Hat Puts A Purring Kitty On Your Head
Japanese bizarre goods and online retailer Village Vanguard’s resume of quirky animals goods includes anteater body-warmers, bubbly panda balance balls, and even ultra realistic ram…
Bongo the Robot Dog: like a real dog but quieter, cleaner and cheaper
Japan is the only country in the world in which pets outnumber children. Kids and pets are closely linked in Japan: as the number of…
Keep your lipstick and pens in place with these cute hungry animals from Village Vanguard
Spend any amount of time shopping in Japan and you’ll discover that the country has a unique talent for coming up with all manner of…
Japanese Artist Kazuho Imaoka Gorgeously Illustrates Beautiful Women And Their Cats
The Japanese art style of bijinga (美人画, “beautiful person picture”) is typically observed as artwork of beautiful women popular as ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Bijinga often…
Local Senior Citizens Build Beautiful Straw “Year of The Rat” Guardian In Front Of Shrine
When Japanese Twitter user Yuta Yoshida (@yutatatatata recently visited the Tohashira Shrine located near their family home in Hyogo prefecture, they may have found the…
The Perfect Gift For That Workaholic Friend: Sleeping Cats Encourage You To Catch Some Z’s
In Japan, as in many countries around the world, striking a harmonious work-life balance is a serious challenge. When the balance tips on the side…
Japanese Illustrator Turns Dogs And Cats Into The Most Adorable Noble Warriors
You may remember talented Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and animal enthusiast PonkichiM for his adorable alternative shiba inu yen banknotes. When Japan’s Finance Ministry announced…
Bingo the Otter is in Love with His Litterbox
Whether it’s a memorable place, a gift we’ve received, or best friends, everyone has something that they can call a treasure. And when someone tries…
Japanese Giant Hornets: So Dangerous that Suzume Bachi Hunters Must Hunt Them!
We all know that wasps are the most aggressive type of bees and due to anaphylactic shock, an allergic symptom caused by their sting, wasps…
Have a wild day out at Akiyoshidai Safari Land
With all the cat, dog, pig, squirrel and bird cafes dotted around Tokyo, it is easy to see that Japan has a little bit of…
Napping Hamster Handkerchiefs With Squishy Cheeks And Tummies Are Your New Furball Friends
Japanese fashion and interior retailer Felissimo certainly has a decided type (cute and quirky animal designs), but they seem to be shifting their attention to…