Otters are adorable, there’s no doubt about that, but how often do you actually get to see one in person? Sure you could go out and watch one at the zoo, but we wish there were a way for us to get closer. Although owning an otter is out of the question for most people, we can at least live vicariously through these residents of Japan who are able to live in close proximity to those cute river animals. Take a look at these five otter videos and prepare to say, “Awww!”
▼ Otters just hanging out on the kitchen table being otters.
▼ Otterly adorable bathtime
▼ Thanks for the soda, little guy!
▼ Even otters beg for food
▼ Jealous otter wants to be a part of the group
Now we just want to go out and give an otter a tiny little handshake!
Dude, you ‘otter’ check this out! It’s ‘otterly’ adorable!
Meet Japan’s adorable otter YouTuber, Chiitan!【Video】
This otter isn’t dead (we promise!) 【Video】
Devastatingly cute otters strike again — this time they’re just little babies!【Pics and videos】
Chiitan, the self-injuring otter mascot, to get own animated series
Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they’ll return
Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccinos limited to three regional areas
Japanese Shinkansen welcomes overnight guests for one night during summer festival
Pokémon Card Stores requiring facial recognition scans for entry in Japan in latest anti-scalper move
McDonald’s Japan goes viral for Samurai Mac burger hack
Tokyo Pokémon Center announces reopening after months-long closure following stabbing death
Japan’s expensive “phantom” melon is so exquisite it sells out in just 12 hours
JR releases prediction of peak Shinkansen crowdedness for Japan’s Obon travel season
A roadside hair salon stall in China made us Norway’s Haaland for US$1, and warmed out hearts too
Japan has a maid hotel you can stay in, and it’s now taking reservation applications
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Which country’s foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? Hint: Not the U..S. or China
Starbucks Japan releases a miniature display rack so you can create your very own store at home
Giant Evangelion Spear of Longinus to be installed at Japanese train station with Eva art trains
Face lettuce appears in Japan, with the face of Death Note’s Light Yagami, but why?
Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter
Starbucks Japan adds a new summer Frappuccino to the menu, but is it as refreshing as it looks?
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Chiitan the otter rejected as mascot character for Japan’s Susaki City due to reckless behavior
Marine park offers chance to shake hands with a loveable otter
Chiitan the otter mascot poised for mainstream success with fun videos of everyday tasks
Japanese otter full of personality winning hearts over Twitter
What’s furry and wet and irresistibly cute? Otters … in your bath! [Video]
We go to shake hands with an otter, it’s like that scene in E.T. but way cuter!
Forget the panda—this otter playing in the snow is the cutest thing you’ll see today【Video】
Otter mascot character Shinjo-kun kicks butt at Street Fighter tournament in full costume【Video】
Shiro the Cat: The cutest cure for insomnia 【Video】
Pikachus overrunning Yokohama in the cutest rodent invasion ever 【Video】
Are these the five weirdest video games of all time?
Tiny Mikasa stars in the cutest Colossal Titan slaying video you’ll ever see
Seven “frogging” adorable kids belting out the F word!【Videos】
Chiitan vs John Oliver: Talk show host responds to Japanese mascot’s challenge to battle 【Video】
Time to procrastinate! A cat fights its way through a door and other videos
Japanese mascot Shinjo-kun joins ChiiJohn for a trip to the U.S. to see John Oliver 【Video】