Father in Japan rescues cat from a crow, she rewards him with a feline fountain of youth
Taking in a pet can do wonders for one’s mood and emotional health, and the father of Japanese Twitter user @turi2018 found that out in…
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Elderly shiba inu in Japan has the biggest smile when she uses her wheelchair
Pets rely on love and attention from their human companions, but that’s even truer when they get up there in years and encounter the difficulties…
Manga artist illustrates morning scene of policemen following old man biking, warms Twitter’s heart
Normally, if you saw a group of policemen following in a direct line behind a civilian on their bikes, you might get the idea that…
Japanese bodybuilder moved to tears when fan holds his phone up to him at the gym
For many gym-goers focused on their workout, it can be huge pet peeve to have someone approach them and chat outside gym-related talk like asking…
10-year-apart before and after photos of boy and kitten he saved in rain warms hearts in Japan
Two heartwarming photos Pyonta Froski (@pyonta_F ) posted on Twitter have been warming hearts of animal lovers in Japan and abroad. In September 2011, as…
Japanese superhero wins internet’s hearts responding to child’s SOS letter posted to vending machine
Many prefectures and towns throughout Japan are represented by a mascot character that is seen as somewhat of a local ambassador. These characters typically become…
Japanese artist’s simple obon holiday illustration has cat lovers around the world in tears
Observed as a summer holiday season from August 13th to 16th, Obon is the Japanese Buddhist custom of honoring ancestors who have passed away, rooted…
Breaking Boundaries: How one student with a learning disability reignited the spark in staff at a micro pig cafe
Recently, Pignic Cafe in Tokyo’s Akiruno city held a work experience day for a student from Akiruno Special Education School. At first, nerves were rife…
Hearts of dog lovers warmed by “Godly” delivery service staff in Japan
Customer service in Japan is often praised by both international travelers and residents alike, with many staff at stores and train stations going an extra…
Mini Shiba inu can’t hide adorable joy when his favorite “black cat” delivery person shows up
Although it’s often called “Yamato Transport” in English, “Kuroneko Yamato”, translates literally to “Black Cat Yamato” from Japanese. Kuroneko Yamato is one of Japan’s largest…
Touching video shows train-loving child bond with conductors over the years
“It was so heart-warming I wanted to cry.” “Thank you for this wonderful 5 minutes. Only good people are in this video!” “I was touched…
“Funny faces”: Japanese paper animation artist crafts amazing story of bond between father and son
There is no doubt that parents and children share a very personal bond that can help lift one another up out of tough times. This…
Airport runway staff in Japan treats departing guests to touching message of gratitude
It’s not uncommon to hear of workers in Japan’s service industry going the extra mile to accommodate customers with convenience and hospitality, whether it be…
Japanese construction company has clever and touching welcome to new recruits
April is a month for new starts and new opportunities, particularly among workers in Japan. Those starting new school or in a new company always…
Pizzaman delivers touching letter for customer that helped them out
A Twitter post sharing a letter from a pizzaman has been getting showered with many praise and comments such as “This world isn’t so bad…