This Monday is being made all the harder for Japanese folk with the buffeting of Typhoon Phanfone, so here’s a little something to warm you up, wherever you are.
For your viewing pleasure this Monday we’ve got a short but sweet video of a ginger puss called Chai from Japan, titled ‘the cat defends the tissues’.
Watch as in it Chai valiantly defends her tissues from the invasion of the looming, disembodied hand! A helpful reminder that kitties all over the world are brightening lives every day with their heartwarming antics.
This particular owner shares her bits of fluffy joy over on YouTube, so be sure to check out her channel for more cute videos of Chai.
▼ Bonus video – ‘the cat licks Stitch’.
Happy Monday to all our readers!
【Monday Kickstart】Lion Kitty is not pleased
【Monday Kickstart】Kitty meets cat in a box
Gorgeous snow-white cat is effortlessly adorable as he keeps warm this winter【Monday Kickstart】
Japanese kitten has adorable reason for not heading into his tissue box fort 【Video】
【Monday Kickstart】Adorable kitten cosplays as Japanese swordsman from popular game Touken Ranbu
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
7-Eleven Japan now has ramen machines…but only at 41 stores
“They’ve got be kidding me.” – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue
Man tells Nintendo HQ “I’m going to blow you all the hell up,” gets arrested by Kyoto cops
7-Eleven Japan upsizes popular products like egg sando and pork ramen but how big are they really?
Starbucks Japan adds a new Frappuccino and Milk to the menu, but are they worth the calories?
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Live-action Princess Mononoke stage cast appears in costume for first time[Video]
“Disaster”: 2018 Kanji of the Year unveiled by Buddhist monk at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto
Starbucks Japan releases two new “chunky” drinks… and matching gel designs for our nails
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Mt. Fuji hot spring inn gets even more beautiful after dark with Firefly Festival
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen
This train station bento boxed lunch shop has been in business for nearly 100 years
Don’t miss the Tokyo Tower City Light Fantasia ~Summer Landscape 2026~ event during your travels
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
If I fits, I sits! Adorable kitten playing with tissue box finds even cuter surprise inside
Protective pup plays game of defending food while asking for trouble【Video】
Cute cat rescues sister from cardboard box 【Video】
Kitties wrestle before bedtime in their cat-sized futon【Video】
Adorable Japanese kitty is hungry, and he’s not going to take things sitting down【Photos/Videos】
Pretty kitty wants its owner to pay attention to it, meows happily when she does【Video】
More cute kitties balancing Japanese snacks on their heads【Videos】
Japanese kitty shows us that a cat pillow is a critical component of a proper cat nap【Video】
Cute kitty completely “mistified” by vapor released from humidifier【Video】