Hokkaido zoo’s popular “animal gift envelopes” use ancient Japanese art of mizuhiki cordwork
The 円山動物園 Sapporo Maruyama Zoo in Hokkaido is a place where you can see polar bears and other animals unique to the colder regions of…
Animals
Parrot turns cardboard box into horror movie scene
What’s normal behavior for an animal can always be surprising to a human, even if they live together. Japanese Twitter user Killah (@killah60) showed an…
Kannō-ji: a temple where pet lovers pray for the rebirth of their beloved cats and dogs in paradise
Japan is the only country in the world where pets outnumber children. Not only are there more pets in Japan than ever, but their owners…
Little girl has a very particular way of trying to beckon cats
“Calling for a cat” With the caption above, Kenichi Terada (@teradakenichi) , a father of a little girl, tweeted a photo. He took a photo…
Parasports Festa for Animals 2020: Photo Contest for animals with disabilities
These proud pooches prove that life is always worth fighting for. Parasports Fiesta for Animals is a special event where pets with handicaps due to…
Japanese Cat Caught on Camera Casting Magical Protective Barrier Around Himself
Something us Japan-lovers are often told by skeptics is that ‘Japan isn’t like the animes! Don’t get caught up in fantasies! It’s just a normal…
Japanese Service Creates Wearable Super Realistic Replicas Of Your Pet’s Head
Ultra-realistic animal masks seem to strike the surreal sweet spot between “terrifying” and “adorable”, as seen with Japan’s viral gigantic wearable felt cat heads, but…
Japanese Super Realistic Orangutan Masks Let You Lounge and Terrify as Dr. Zaius
Japan has no shortage of variety when it comes to interesting masks. Whether it be Japanese horror movie beauty masks or humongous, terrifying felt cat…
Japanese Illustrator’s Amazing Anthro-Animal Series Gives Them Fantastical Styles From Around The World
There might not be a friendlier subject to artists than animals. With their adorable charm and fascinating quirks, they can provide a creative inspiration for…
Japanese Artist Illustrates Gigantic Animals Comforting Humans In Hard Times To Warm Your Heart
Most people seem to only refer to spirit animals when watching a viral video of a particularly lazy pug or hungry otter, but Japanese illustrator…
Get Up Close and Personal with Penguins on Japanese Trainline
Have you ever thought your morning commute could be improved by the pitter patter of tiny penguin feet? The Kintetsu train line and Shima Marineland…
Controversy Over Shooting of Bear Who Went For a Romp in an Elementary Schoolyard
Incidents involving the Asian Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have become more frequent in…
Epic Giant Straw Animals Emerge From Japanese Rice Harvest In Style
Niigata prefecture’s Wara Art Festival has a very creative and imposing way of making use of the leftover rice straw (wara) from the harvests that…
Japanese Artist Carves Dreamlike Creatures Out Of Wood
A quick glance at Japanese artist Yoshimasa Tsuchiya’s animals sculptures won’t suffice to figure out what kind of material they’re made of. Smooth and delicate,…
Japanese Stone Artist Breathes Life Into Rocks With Paintings Of Realistic Animals
Japanese artist Akie Nakata, also known as Stone Artist Akie, describes her stone art as a “collaboration between two fragments on earth.” On one side…