It’s unusual enough to have otters for pets, but it’s even more surprising when those otters are squealing, attention-loving companions who want nothing more than…
Even those who haven’t been to Japan will be familiar with the story of Hachiko, the faithful Akita (not a Shiba, contrary to popular belief)…
While many of us might not be surprised if a cat devoured a fish clean off the bone, we wouldn’t typically expect a hamster to…
Even for a traditional Japanese inn that’s as relaxing and charming as Koma No O in Okayama Prefecture, it’s not easy staying afloat amongst the…
While many kids are content with Santa Claus simply leaving presents for them to open on Christmas Day, others are determined to catch the jolly…
While Christmas in Japan boasts magical illuminations, romantic date spots, and KFC dinners in Japan, the New Year is the country’s central Winter holiday, and…
Japanese Twitter user @takuhikoy was just minding his own business when he discovered that one tree growing near his house had a striking resemblance to…
You’d think a hungry stray cat would harbor some kind of affection or gratitude when fed, but not this cat. This cat, who wandered into…
It’s an incredible feeling to share a bond with any animal, and Japanese Twitter user @Gen3Act03 is fortunate to have an extra special relationship with…
Cats have a tendency to demand that everything conform to their world view, and their adorable nature typically faces very little resistance from us humans….
Grocery shopping can be a big pain in the butt, but not for the customers at one supermarket in Tottori Prefecture. During a recent trip…
Most of us aren’t too worried about giving a nearby animal a cold or anything like that, so it makes sense that we would be…
You may have seen a dog sitting nonchalantly in the driver’s seat of a moving vehicle before, but it’s certainly not every day that you…
Be careful where you walk, because you might step on a cat… Uploaded by Japanese Twitter user @peco_4696, this picture of his black cat Hijiki…
Japan takes a lot of pride in their distinctly visible seasons, so when Autumn comes around, koyou–or leaves turning red, yellow, and orange–scenery taking on…