The ultimate penalty for inconsiderate owners who don’t pick up their pet’s poo [manga]
There seems to be a recent pop-culture fascination with poo. While that may be hard to hear at first, just consider the popularity of the…
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Snuggling up during a storm [manga]
It’s typhoon season in Japan. Typically that means a few stormy nights when residents stay home. On such hazardous occasions, all you can do is…
Japanese gravure idol Asami Natsumoto’s adorably annoyed pooch photos go viral
Dogs, just like humans, are capable of displaying emotions. Sometimes those emotions, as conveyed through their expressions and body language, are difficult to interpret. But…
Hidekichi’s Pets Both Have Great Ears [manga]
犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog Manga artist Hidekichi Matsumoto (@hidekiccan) is known for works like さばげぶっ (Survival Game Club!)…
Brave dog protects young owner from things that go bump in the dark [manga]
I was out shopping over the weekend, and I couldn’t help but notice that fall has all but officially begun. The weather is cooler, and…
This Japanese Dog Knows a Funny Trick
If you have any dogs, you’ve probably taught them a trick or two. Along with going for walks, riding in the car, or just hanging…
Show your love for pets with these cat and dog face masks
With masks being essential to pretty much everyone these days, it’s not surprising that some people have been using the plain, white face mask as…
Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog: Who Comes to the Rescue?
犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい (Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog) Welcome to today’s episode of Hidekichi Matsumoto’s hit manga series 犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい (Every Day is…
A harrowing showdown between a pet owner and an Apple Pencil bandit [manga]
Animal videos are always entertaining. Simply taking a few minutes to watch pets being derps, i.e. r/AnimalsBeingDerps, always brightens my day. On the other hand,…
This Dog is 100% Chilled Out
World’s Most Popular Shih Tzu? Have you come across Paningning (therealpaningning) during your internet wanderings? This Shih Tzu puppy has created quite the buzz because…
Manga Explores Pet Owner’s Gift-Giving Struggles
Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog Manga artist Hidekichi Matsumoto (@hidekiccan) continues to share her intimate observations on living with both…
Survey of pet owners finds Japan’s dogs in rude good health
One of the most remarkable things about modern Japan is how quickly a country with practically no history of pet ownership has become a nation…
Owner Feels Uneasy After Watching Her Cat Stretch
犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog Known for works like さばげぶっ (Survival Game Club!) and 猫色保健室 (Cat Colored Infirmary), Japanese…
Pets’ Disobedience Leads to Surprising Revelation
Known for works like さばげぶっ (Survival Game Club!) and 猫色保健室 (Cat Colored Infirmary), Japanese manga artist Hidekichi Matsumoto has been posting her most recent series…
The Fate of 3 Puppies Left on a Doorstep…
On March 12th, twitter user Hosoe (@la_hosoe), received an unusual LINE message from her mom. Glancing down at her phone, this is what she saw:…