Adorable Photos Show Shiba Inu Won’t Let Ice Get in the Way of Hydration
When this shiba dog’s bowl froze solid in the frosty winter weather, it became an adorable photo opportunity. Shiba inu, arguably Japan’s favourite national breed,…
Animals
Japan’s Tiny Instagram Models, These Hedgehogs’s High Concept Photoshoots Give Us Life
This month sees the opening of an exhibition and gift shop in Tokyo dedicated to tiny animals and tiny animals only, the Marutto Beastie Exhibition….
Traditional Japanese Papercutting Octopus Made From A Single Sheet Of Paper
The traditional Japanese art of papercutting, or kirie, can truly be a beautiful sight to behold. 25-year veteran Masayo Fukuda, however, may have produced one…
WATCH: Nara’s Deer Gather to Hear the Notes of Beethoven
At this time of year, the parks of Nara host an unusual event called “Shikayose” — the “calling of the deer.” This takes place every…
These Magical Photos Prove You Should Visit Kyoto and Nara in the Autumn
You can’t stop us from gushing about Kyoto in autumn. As pointed out in a previous article, ‘Why Autumn is the Most Magical Time to…
Japan Has a Deer Overpopulation Problem and Japan Wolf Association Think They Have a Solution
Japan’s native sika deer have become a massive tourist draw in Nara and Miyajima where they are revered as messengers for deities, free to roam…
Shin Noguchi Captures The Charming And Odd Of Everyday Life In Japan With Street Photography
In searching the internet for Japanese photography, you’ll find no shortage of beautiful work that celebrates the country’s rich culture and scenery. While many of…
Japan’s Cat Lovers Try to Dethrone Meat Day and Declare November 29th Cat Toe Beans Day
Japan loves a good pun, in fact there are a plethora of unofficial national days based around date puns. There are so many different ways…
Japanese Couple Have Shiba Inu Ring Bearer at Cutest Wedding Ceremony Ever (Video)
A Japanese couple lived the meme dream when they enlisted their adorable pet dog to be the ring bearer at their wedding. 昨日はパパとママの結婚式だったの！柚子ねリング運んだんだよー！頑張ったのー！#柴犬 #黒柴 #結婚式…
These Are The Best And Brightest Of Japan’s Shiba Inu Internet Overlords
Since its inception, Shiba Inu and Akita run the canine corner of social media in Japan, with thousands of daily posts of adorable antics and…
A Guide to Shiba Inu Dog Cafes in Japan
Japan is known for their animal cafes housing various different species. From cats to owls, to hedgehogs and beyond. You can sit down and have…
Smell Like A Dog And Enjoy It With Japanese Doggy-Themed Bath Salts
With its traditional culture of hot springs, Japan has a love affair with baths and many Japanese enjoy a nice soak in the bathtub as…
Why This White Shiba Inu Has Become Instagram’s Favourite English Teacher
Instagram pet celebrities aren’t exactly thin on the ground in Japan, and shiba inu, arguably the country’s favourite national breed, are among the most popular….
Video of Munchkin Cat Sleeping in a Tiny Japanese Bed is So Wholesome
Cat owners the world over grapple with the same problem. Spending a ton of money on elaborate cat toys, beds, towers and other trinkets that…
Japanese Artist’s Charming Bunny Illustrations Will Hop Into Your Heart
It’s hard to express the joy of living with a pet unless you actually have one, but Japanese illustrator and bunny lover Schinako (@schinako) may…