Panorama mode turns pug into adorable snake-like creature
Yoshiko (@menglish222) lives with her beloved elderly pug, Meh-kun. One day, she decided to take a panorama photo during a walk. She wanted to include…
Dogs
‘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,…
Japanese company’s Doggy Supporter is putting the spring back into elderly dogs’ steps
It’s well known that Japan faces an aging population crisis. Accordingly, Japan is currently making efforts to fortify society against the ravages of time; designated…
Adorable high quality doggy tea bags are a dog lover’s best tea time friend
For the sweet spot of a Venn diagram between dog lovers and tea drinkers, there are probably very few things that can match the relaxing…
Man discovers dogs adorable tail wagging reflex
It’s very well-known fact that dogs often express their feelings with their tails. For example, when they are lowering their tails while wagging, it means…
Shiba inu turns into adorable canine noodles with cup udon bed
You may remember Charmy (@shiba_charmy), an adorable shiba inu in Japan, for her collection of funny food-themed pet beds. If there was ever any question…
Artist’s snow dogs look just as cute as the real deal
In January 2021, Japan underwent a severe cold wave nationwide, resulting in rare snowfall in the Kyushu region. There have been many posts about people…
Japan’s pets: like children, but quieter, cheaper and fluffier
Japan is the only country in the world in which pets outnumber children. The number of cats and dogs in Japan first surpassed the number…
A pioneering pet lover: the “Dog Shogun,” Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Japan’s cats and dogs are a secretive bunch. Although you wouldn’t know it from walking the streets of Tokyo, for the majority of owners like…
Crow follows shiba inu during walk trying to be buddies
Crows are known for being quite smart, which would explain this feathered friend’s interest in an adorable shiba inu. The owner of Maru-kun (@marutaro2000), a…
Expressive cat utterly bamboozled by butt scooting corgi
Animals, even cool and collective cats, can be just as surprised by each other’s behavior as their human companions. Japanese Twitter user mu-chi (@muchi21067312) A…
Eiji Tamura, artist behind colorful, street art-style dog paintings to hold Tokyo exhibition
Dogs are incredibly expressive creatures. Through a variety of body movements, sounds — and most importantly, facial expressions — humans are able to create a…
Absolute delight of a corgi smiling through a walk is your pick me up video of the day
As most dog lovers know, there’s very few moments that match the excitement canine companions show when they are enjoying a nice walk outside. Unfortunately,…
Shiba inu loves heater more than anything else
During cold days in winter, no amount of layers seem to be able to keep our bodies warm enough. On a day like that, a…
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…