Japanese hotel provides VIP customer service to stuffed hamster
Customer service is often lauded as exceptional in Japan, with staff often going what’s considered the extra mile for customers, and Nintendo frequently being the…
Animals
Cat’s surprise waking meow sounds just like a Pokémon beginning a battle
It can be a major guilt trip for a cat owner to wake their sleeping kitty, but every once in a while when you do,…
Epic Studio Ghibli monster crafted from veggies is the ultimate steed for Japan’s festival for the departed
The Japanese festival holiday of obon is a time to welcome home and honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. Every year (August 12th this year),…
Mother’s fruit punch character bento is just too cute to eat or drink
Japanese mother Rie (@riebento) has been wowing many online for a while now with the artistic and delicious food creations she makes for her four-year-old…
Twitter user crafts awesome Studio Ghibli spirit animals to carry ancestor’s spirits during Japan’s obon festival
Observed very August (the 12th this year), Obon is a Japanese festival holiday to honor the spirits of ancestors and welcome them back into your…
Pelican just can’t contain excitement when she sees her wallaby friend
There’s nothing like it when two different animal species become friends, especially when they express their fondness for one another in different ways. That’s especially…
Swim with jellyfish in the Okinawan seas with these gorgeous Japanese glasses
A bloom of jellyfish peacefully floating inside a blue glass… Photo by © grape Shop When you look more carefully, you’ll also notice bubbles surrounding…
Mother shows how easily Japanese fox masks turn a summer festival into a survival horror game
Summer festivals in Japan are marked by delicious street food, spectacular fireworks shows, and some fun carnival-type games. One other way to celebrate you may…
Cat’s old man sleeping pose has Twitter delighted
As any cat owner will tell you, kitties have a way of taking charge of the household. Japanese Twitter user Condria Mito (@mitoconcon) shared an…
Japanese cat’s “slot machine” eyes provoke laughs online
Most cat owners are eager to take pictures of their beloved cat’s adorable appearance. However, cats, who follow their own whims, have no concept of…
This cat freaks out adorably anytime it sees a stuffed dog toy
Most cat owners know that our feline friends can pull off some incredible facial expressions, so it’s hard to be surprised by one. Japanese Twitter…
New Japanese website lets you build or recreate the perfect cat–with over 200 million combinations
For cat lovers, the idea of recreating what already is the perfect cat–the one or ones they live with–doesn’t quite seem possible, but that doesn’t…
Giant taiyaki seatbelt cushions make Japan’s favorite fish-shaped pastry your driving buddy
Taiyaki are a definite fan favorite when it comes to Japanese street food sweets. The fish-shaped pastries (in particular, they are supposed to resemble a…
Shiba’s strange way of sitting at the vet has people convinced there’s a person inside
Even when they’re normally a good boy or girl, it can be understandably difficult convince your dog to act like their normal selves at the…
Seal in Japanese aquarium melts hearts online with affectionate pose
Kaiyukan, a famous aquarium in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020. The popular spot regularly draws in droves of visitors, with…