Japan’s problem with puppy farms, plus where to adopt a pet in Japan
Puppies, kittens, hamsters, bunnies and a ton of other fluffy creatures that you don’t even know the name of. Take your pick, I’m guessing you…
Dogs
‘Tourism Stationmaster’ Wasao—tiny-faced and adorable Akita canine—led a doggone good life
Visitors to Japan may be familiar with the legend of chūken Hachikō, a famously loyal dog. As the tale goes, Hachikō lived with his owner…
Dirt-loving shiba inu has clever way to beat the heat
Kawadokoyuki (@lgm_) recentely tweeted a photo that has been receiving a lot of attention on the internet world. The dog you see in the photo…
Super realistic cute toy poodle rice ball even has family dog charmed
Japanese rice balls (onigiri or musubi) come in all shapes an sizes (even dessert cakes!), but one of the appealing traits of the traditional Japanese…
Impossibly happy shiba inu’s dash up and down a canal is too funny
A funny video that the owner (@kinakinako0503) of Kinako the Shiba Inu tweeted is attracting viewer’s attention on the internet. One day during their usual…
Shiba inu turns into cutest noodles ever with cup udon pet bed
You can spend hours fawning over the adorable quirks of dogs on the net, but shiba inu in particular can send you down quite the…
Customizable Mother’s Day animal bouquets are the perfect gift for pet-loving moms
My Peridot is a Japanese flower shop that puts an undeniably cute spin on flower arrangements. They specialize in making boxed flower gifts and bouquets…
Famously stubborn shiba inu Hana-chan has comical werewolf transformation at the vet
Hana-chan is a shiba inu from Japan that has become somewhat of an internet doggo celebrity. Even if you don’t know her by name, it’s…
Japan’s Sad Doggo shiba inu capsule toys are the figures you want to cuddle up to and comfort
Japanese capsule toy and novelty goods maker Kitan Club appears to be on a mission to prove that you can make a capsule toy out…
Shiba inu’s overzealous reaction to eating natto results in dramatically cute trip to vet
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…)…
Japan’s Mini Shiba Bank Note Design Gets Sakura Season Makeover
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…
Virus-infected owners should avoid contact with their pets, Japanese vet society warns
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…
The Sudden Mood Swings of Hidekichi’s Pets
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…
Sleepy Shiba Inu And Cat Back Straightening Pillows Want To Adorably Fix Your Posture
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,…
Japanese Illustrator Turns Dogs And Cats Into The Most Adorable Noble Warriors
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…