Majestic snow leopard wows crowd in Japan with trolling pounces
Spotting a snow leopard is no easy feat, so when a young baby snow leopard was born at the Omoriyama Zoo located in Akita prefecture,…
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These Akita dog-inspired items look delightfully similar to the real thing
The Akita is one of the most beloved breeds of dogs in Japan. Aside from being one of six breeds registered in the official Association…
Akita Pudding store unveils retro Showa-era inspired ramune pudding for summer
Summer is about to begin, which means we will soon be swapping out these dark grey thundery skies for plenty of sunshine and beautiful sapphire…
Coca-Cola celebrates 3 festivals from northern Japan in one gorgeous design sold exclusively in Tohoku
A few years ago, Coca-Cola Japan launched their regional bottle designs that celebrate famous landmarks and traditions in major Japanese cities. These elusive aluminium bottles…
‘Watch out, he bites’: Japan’s dogs before the ‘pet boom’
Japan is the only country in the world in which pets outnumber children. The country has just 17 million children under the age of 16,…
Giant Akita in Japan is actually an adorable receptionist
Along with the fitting caption of “Excuse me…?” a photo posted on twitter is going viral. We can often observe a dog looking up at…
‘Tourism Stationmaster’ Wasao—tiny-faced and adorable Akita canine—led a doggone good life
Visitors to Japan may be familiar with the legend of chūken Hachikō, a famously loyal dog. As the tale goes, Hachikō lived with his owner…
Amabie monster wagashi sweets are the cutest corona-fighters yet
Amabie is popular these days in Japan, and understandably so. Rediscovered just over a month ago in the Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive (see…
Japan’s Famously Loyal Dog Hachiko Is Getting His Own Line Of Chocolate
Many of us get misty eyed at the mere mention of Hachiko, an incredibly loyal Akita dog who patiently waited for his owner to return…
Odate City Opened an Akita Inu Museum Where You Can Even Meet an Akita Dog
Shiba inu may be the most recognisable Japanese breed at the moment, due to online antics such as running their own sweet potato stands or…
Good Boy Akita Dog Officially Honored As Hero After Helping Rescue Elderly Woman
Most of us know the most famous Akita dog to be Hachiko, a loyal canine who faithfully waited for his owner over nine years to…
Japan’s Raindrop Jellies Are Back with Real Cherry Blossoms Inside
Cherry Blossom season is coming, and it’s coming even earlier than usual according to forecasts. The pink floodgates have opened, and all manner of sakura-themed…
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…
Let These Very Good Boys Take You on an Adventure in Akita with Google Dog Street View
These days Google Maps has become an invaluable tool for tourists. Now we can step fearlessly into the wilderness of unknown countries, knowing that it’s…
Stubborn Akita Adorably Refuses To Let His German Shepherd Buddy Walk Him
It’s no secret that Akita, a large breed of dog from northern Japan, have a habit of being a bit stubborn–even stubborn enough to try…