Housecat adopts formal but adorably bizarre posture and expression when confronted with a stray
Regardless of their personality, it’s usually a bit of shock for a pet cat that has established a home as their territory to encounter a…
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Japanese tourist goes without shopping basket after finding it occupied by sleeping Turkish cat
Pet owners will know the situation well. When your animal companion falls asleep on something, including upon your own person, it’s near impossible to muster…
Break into a bear with Japan’s new Heartful Bear Kit Kats for Valentine’s Day
Japanese Kit Kats offer a wide variety of regional and limited edition flavors, including adventurous options such as those aged in whisky barrels in Scotland…
Cat in Japan waits to punch playful toddler in adorable standoff
Instagram user (Jan07_24) posts photos and videos documenting the everyday adventures of her young son and her Norwegian Forest Cat, Jan. Jan and her son…
Cat gives pitch perfect look of betrayal when realizing it’s been taken to the vet
Try as we may, it can be a very tall order to keep our pets from sniffing out that we’re taking them on a dreaded…
New pet clothes turn cat into ripped Super Saiyan feline
Cats don’t always use the goods we get them (often opting to ignore even the cutest of pet beds), and even when they do, that…
Cat’s angry stare first thing in the morning has owner apologizing without knowing why
If someone is in a bad mood or angry and you’re not sure why, it’s sometimes best to apologize first and ask questions later. Japanse…
Shiba inu goes into adorable “manner mode” when taken to the vet
As necessary as regular checkups and shots are for dogs, a trip to the vet can bring about some pretty wild reactions from our canine…
Japanese woman wears duck head to Coming of Age ceremony, experiences most popular day of her life
Turning 20 marks the commencement of one’s life as an adult in Japan, and that journey into adulthood is celebrated on Seijin no Hi (Coming…
Dog’s unexpected reaction to owner slipping on stairs has Japanese Twitter in stitches
As many dog lovers know, our faithful canine friends can be very alert about our needs and compassionate when we stumble into trouble. Japanese Twitter…
Japanese wool felt artist recreates people’s cats as lifelike 3D portraits for keepsakes
While it may seem incredibly specific, Japan has some great options if you happen to be looking for super realistic wool felt recreations of cats….
Japanese cat reclining with a snack and drying off after a bath is living her best life in adorable video
There’s plenty of ways to warm up during the colder seasons, and one tried and tested method is a nice, warm bath. But when it…
The Iriomote Wildcat’s Precarious Life in Paradise
Native to Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the endangered animal is one of only two native wildcats in Japan — with the other being the…
Cat in Japan’s instant noodle pet bed usage makes a trio of cuteness
Our pets tend to look adorable wherever they sleep, but a recent trend of instant noodle cup pet beds in Japan has been turning doggos…
Weird, fictional creatures from Edo period paintings inspire a line of practical plushies
Scenes depicted in ukiyo-e paintings often conjure up images of great beauty. Whether it’s a woman luxuriously garbed in a kimono, or the tendrils of…