These adorable cat hanko seals make stamping your documents a lot cuter
Whenever you need to prove your identity in documents, you might think to use a signature, but in Japan, people use a hanko (判子) instead….
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4-week-old kitten warming itself by the stove is too cute!
Master of cats Hogo Neko Hotate-san @hotatemamasan leads a busy life in Northern Japan. She shelters kittens and abandoned cats while also taking care of…
Manga artist discovers that his cat’s fur pattern is a readable barcode
KyuryuZ is an illustrator and artist who posts “original cat manga” on his Twitter account. Earlier this month, in a Tweet which has over 210,000…
Test Your Eyes: Can You Find the Hidden Pet?
When you think of camouflage, what comes to mind? Maybe chameleons blending in with a tree or soldiers wearing forest green camo uniforms. Some of…
These illustrated maneki-neko goods are the perfect mix of style and tradition
Even if you’ve never set foot in Japan, chances are you’ve probably seen a maneki-neko somewhere. They’re the standing cat figurines that often come in…
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…
Welcome Good Fortune with These Adorable Lucky 700 Yen Manekineko “Banknotes”
Whether you’re celebrating the beginning of a new year and a new decade, and wish to participate in the tradition upheld in Japan (and many…
Clever Japanese Cat Gains The Upper Paw on Automatic Cat Feeder
As many owners know, pets can be incredibly resourceful when it comes to finding food. Dancer and choreographer Saki Nagano (@KuronekoGeete) learned this when she…
Meet Chata, The Munchkin Cat With An Impossibly Adorable Sleeping Pose
Cats might be united in their quirky cute nature, but it seems like each and every feline has their own unique habit or trait that…
Massive Cat In Japan Is Big Enough To Hug A Human Back
At first glance we thought this may have been Japan’s famous giant furry cat who sells sweet potatoes, or maybe even a wearable replica of…
Kotatsu-Loving Cat Stunned By Its Warm Winter Shelter’s Sudden Disappearance
Kotatsu: A way to stay warm in winter Kotatsu (炬燵 or コタツ), low table frames first covered by a quilted futon or blanket then a…
The Story of Kumamoto Mountains’ Lucky Cat
by Mizuho Miyazaki The Escape Stone, long said to be resilient in the face of calamities, has fallen — revealing the silhouette of a cat….
Watch Japanese Cat’s Violent Reaction to Being Cheated on With Another Cat
We’ve all heard the trope. Someone smells an unknown perfume or aftershave on the clothes of a partner, and discovers that they were cheating on…
Station Master Tama the Cat Remains Railroad Goddess After Her Death
JAPAN Forward, Kaichi Iwamoto Tama’s Enduring Popularity The popularity of the endearing “station master” Tama, a female calico cat on the Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa…
Tokyo’s Adorable Edo Period Themed Cat Cafe Puts the Hiss into History
A peaceful time in Japanese history, the Edo period gave rise to new and exciting art forms. One such art form was ukiyo-e, woodblock prints…