Shiba Inu are a breed of dog popular not just in their native country of Japan, but all over the world. Perhaps it’s due to the fame of the internet’s favourite doggie, Doge, or perhaps it’s just because they’re so darn smiley and adorable, but people just can’t get enough of them.
One Japanese site picked out their favourite photos of Shiba Inu living overseas, so join us after the break for a huge dose of Shibe cuteness.
▼ So happeeee!
▼ Can’t you see I’m working?
▼ A big part of their appeal has to be their deliciously smooshable cheeks.
▼ And also sticking their cute little heads out of things.
▼ Shibe contemplates the world.
▼ All tucked up in bed.
▼ My kitty! Go get your own!
▼ So many Shibes.
▼ Notice me, senpai!
▼ Rockin’ a sombrero while looking adorably confused.
▼ If I plant a Shiba Inu hair can I grow my own?
▼ Peek-a-boo!
▼ And of course we can’t have a Shiba Inu post without our lord and saviour Doge.
If these cuties didn’t brighten your day at least a little, then I don’t know what will!
Japanese Shiba Inu stops baby’s cries like a doting parent, melts hearts for being a good dog
Adorable Shiba Inu is famous on Japanese Twitter for refusing to move when she’s having fun【Pics】
Japanese Shiba Inu runs a sweet potato stand, melts hearts everywhere
Shiba Inu in the snow: Japanese dogs melt hearts with their love for the cold【Pics & Video】
Japan’s doge meme Shiba Inu has died, hundreds of fans attend memorial service【Video】
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Studio Ghibli releases huge new wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies
Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu
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Tokyo and Osaka make it into this year’s EIU ranking of the world’s Top Ten Most Liveable Cities
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Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog
Would you share your ice cream with this Shiba Inu?
Five reasons why Shiba Inu are the absolute best
Japanese Shiba Inu melts hearts with adorable swimming technique…above water 【Pics & Video】
Tokyo’s adorable Shiba Inu crepe might be the most Harajuku you can wrap in a dessert
Shiba Inu dresses up as old woman, charms internet with tails of the good ‘ol (dog) days 【Pics】
This Shiba Inu is all of us when we just can’t anymore【Photos, Video】
Adorable Shiba Inu melts into puddle of doggy bliss when her head is rubbed 【Videos】
Japan creates public monument to original doge meme dog in her home prefecture【Photos】
Meet Menswear Dog, the world’s most stylish Shiba Inu【Photos】
Shiba-sip your beverages with adorable glasses from Japan that turn your drink into a Shiba Inu
Cute Japanese Shiba Inu joins in adorable “Handshaking Championship” with its owner
Japan’s Shiba Inu 3-D art glasses get an adorable, necessary upgrade in new version【Photos】
Yoga for dogs? Nope, just your friendly, lazy neighborhood Shiba Inu【Photos】
Cute Shiba Inu trio has Internet in stitches over classic stakeout routine