This fluffy, huggable pup is burning up Japanese social media
Living with pets is a beautiful thing. Indeed, they are your pal during the good times and during the bad times. Well, at least dogs…
Animals
A house full of pets makes for good times
Owners who have several pets know that sometimes things can get a bit wild. Nevertheless, it’s just that much more fun in a lively and…
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…
Cut out Baumkuchen cakes feature lovestruck pandas for Valentine’s Day
Katanukiya is a cake shop based in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district that does something quite unique when it comes to their products. They specialize in…
Quirky new key holders have open-mouthed animals holding your keys for you
Japanese variety store Village Vanguard is known for quirky products that add a cute or weird twist to something functional (think: pastel ice cream shaped…
During the pandemic, don’t forget this “bird soap” when you wash your hands
During COVID-19, you simply can’t forget to wash our hands. It’s dangerous, after all. Maybe some unique hand soap might make it easier to remember?…
This babysitter cat has his paws full
Being a parent is tough—it’s a full-time job without a doubt. As every parent knows, you have to keep a watchful eye on your child,…
This Japanese Cat Knows What Halfsies Means [manga]
Twitter user AKR (@bou128) took in a kitten from a veterinary clinic and named his new black cat Ron. 今日はコロリンコロリンしている#日めくりコタツ pic.twitter.com/B8KsDB2fi8 — AKR (@bou128) November…
Little bird sunbathing in the street in Japan warms hearts on social media
For the first time in a while, tatutututu (@tatutututu) went out for a walk and was lucky to notice something in the street that warmed…
Dog Enjoys Northern Japan’s Blizzard
The New Year’s brought heavy snow to Northern Japan. The blizzard conditions across the Hokuriku region caused a standstill on the Hokuriku Expressway and 8…
A curious cat annoys owner resting at the kotatsu [manga]
Winter is in full effect in Japan. Temperatures are dropping, and various regions are seeing heavy snowfall and shortened periods of daylight. While this makes…
Kannō-ji: a temple where pet lovers pray for the rebirth of their beloved cats and dogs in paradise
Japan is the only country in the world where pets outnumber children. Not only are there more pets in Japan than ever, but their owners…
New cat-themed kitchenware set from Japan has everything you need for a tea party
There is such an abundance of cat-themed home items in Japan, that if you wanted to fill your entire house or apartment with them, you…
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…