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…
Animals
Little girl has a very particular way of trying to beckon cats
“Calling for a cat” With the caption above, Kenichi Terada (@teradakenichi) , a father of a little girl, tweeted a photo. He took a photo…
Parasports Festa for Animals 2020: Photo Contest for animals with disabilities
These proud pooches prove that life is always worth fighting for. Parasports Fiesta for Animals is a special event where pets with handicaps due to…
Japanese Cat Caught on Camera Casting Magical Protective Barrier Around Himself
Something us Japan-lovers are often told by skeptics is that ‘Japan isn’t like the animes! Don’t get caught up in fantasies! It’s just a normal…
Japanese Service Creates Wearable Super Realistic Replicas Of Your Pet’s Head
Ultra-realistic animal masks seem to strike the surreal sweet spot between “terrifying” and “adorable”, as seen with Japan’s viral gigantic wearable felt cat heads, but…
Japanese Super Realistic Orangutan Masks Let You Lounge and Terrify as Dr. Zaius
Japan has no shortage of variety when it comes to interesting masks. Whether it be Japanese horror movie beauty masks or humongous, terrifying felt cat…
Japanese Illustrator’s Amazing Anthro-Animal Series Gives Them Fantastical Styles From Around The World
There might not be a friendlier subject to artists than animals. With their adorable charm and fascinating quirks, they can provide a creative inspiration for…
Japanese Artist Illustrates Gigantic Animals Comforting Humans In Hard Times To Warm Your Heart
Most people seem to only refer to spirit animals when watching a viral video of a particularly lazy pug or hungry otter, but Japanese illustrator…
Get Up Close and Personal with Penguins on Japanese Trainline
Have you ever thought your morning commute could be improved by the pitter patter of tiny penguin feet? The Kintetsu train line and Shima Marineland…
Controversy Over Shooting of Bear Who Went For a Romp in an Elementary Schoolyard
Incidents involving the Asian Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have become more frequent in…
Epic Giant Straw Animals Emerge From Japanese Rice Harvest In Style
Niigata prefecture’s Wara Art Festival has a very creative and imposing way of making use of the leftover rice straw (wara) from the harvests that…
Japanese Artist Carves Dreamlike Creatures Out Of Wood
A quick glance at Japanese artist Yoshimasa Tsuchiya’s animals sculptures won’t suffice to figure out what kind of material they’re made of. Smooth and delicate,…
Japanese Stone Artist Breathes Life Into Rocks With Paintings Of Realistic Animals
Japanese artist Akie Nakata, also known as Stone Artist Akie, describes her stone art as a “collaboration between two fragments on earth.” On one side…
Give Your Space An Elegant Touch With Handmade Origami Animal Sculptures
Traditional Japanese origami is said to have been in existence since the 1600s, and the art still thrives as one of the many representations of…
Carry Along Your Favorite Furry Critters As Magnetic Animal Brooches
Japanese felt artist Yukari Onozuka has taken her love of crafting to create unique and unbelievably adorable animal brooches perfect for all animal lovers on…