Dogs
Like many shiba inu, Tatsunoko-hime (affectionately known as Tacchan), is known to get into some silly predicaments. While Tacchan doesn’t (at least to our knowledge…)…
When Japanese illustrator and manga artist Ponkichi (@PonkichiM) responded to Japan’s Ministry of Finance announcement of new designs for the 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000-yen bills…
On February 27th, the Veterinary Association of Hokkaido, the Japanese prefecture with the highest number of people infected with COVID-19 at the time of writing…
If you have a cat or dog, you know they’re an endless source of amazement. You can find a never-ending stream of cat and dog…
Japan has no shortage of cute and quirky arm rests for those who spend a lot of time at their keyboard, with Psyduck, sleeping otter,…
You may remember talented Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and animal enthusiast PonkichiM for his adorable alternative shiba inu yen banknotes. When Japan’s Finance Ministry announced…
Daikon oroshi, or grated daikon radish, is one of Japan’s most classic condiments. The refreshing paste with a hint of spice can be found as…
Many of us get misty eyed at the mere mention of Hachiko, an incredibly loyal Akita dog who patiently waited for his owner to return…
If you ever stroll into Japanese bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard you may find yourself drawn to the super realistic cat and dog head…
Earlier this year, when Japan’s Finance Ministry announced new official designs for the 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000-yen bills, Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and shiba inu…
Japanese bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard has been having a lot of fun with “hyper-realistic” goods lately, with everything from giant anime masks to…
The kotatsu is a winter fixture in many Japanese homes. When the weather starts getting chilly, the heated table covered in a blanket becomes a…
When R&K Japan and Taiwanese goods retailer teamed up to mix traditional glass artistry with adorable pet aesthetics, tables around the world got a lot…
Being a short-legged little dachshund in a house full of cats sounds pretty hectic, but this dog is taking a zen approach to the daily…
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen strangely adorable dog butts turned into snacks, as shiba inu butts recreated as traditional Japanese sweets will show,…