Here’s a roundup of the best pictures of cats from Japanese Twitter users.
This year, two-thousand and sixteen, included a number of unfortunate events that many folks wish would never have happened. A lot of people are throwing in the proverbial towel, willing to skip the holiday season all together if it means getting to 2017 any faster.
While there were many terrible events from this year, there were also pockets of hope, happiness and cats. Furry felines from around Japan took over the Internet again and again, which was probably their secret plan all along, so why don’t we try to end on a high note with some of the best Twitter cats from 2016?
▼ Whoa, how much do you weigh?!?
重い(確信) pic.twitter.com/J8OR5mLHec
— より (@yori716) February 16, 2016
▼ The elusive floating cat!
https://twitter.com/bikejninja/status/708545623419592704▼ Mufasa’s return!
窓に映り込む景色のほうがハッキリしてて変な写真に pic.twitter.com/DSxegnguVg
— アリデッド (@Arided127) April 17, 2016
▼ When your cat gets pixelated.
ガラス越しに「ピクセル化」するニャンコ。https://t.co/pWdd46CMat pic.twitter.com/RBZSDMEAGz
— orangeflower08 (@orangeflower08) April 23, 2016
▼ “Worst…collar…ever.”
はまってる… pic.twitter.com/FbEKrgVLru
— 健 (@bnr7403) May 5, 2016
▼ “Yes! I fit! …wait…can I get a little help here?!?”
スキマネコッチ pic.twitter.com/atlsC4oFyb
— まろ🪐⭐️⛄️ (@maro1000bonmatu) May 14, 2016
▼ Everyone needs a bit of spring cleaning.
https://twitter.com/tsuji5jp/status/731844425156984832▼ This is what happens when you forget the adage “Beer before liquor, never been sicker.”
https://twitter.com/Small_river10/status/739951433684901888▼ Uh, we don’t think you’re 19th-century Japanese political reformer Sakamoto Ryoma, no matter what the arrow tells us.
これが… pic.twitter.com/no2HSxAtnf
— ぬこぬこマスター@ぬこもふ団 (@KOUOH) June 7, 2016
▼ “Can I wash my hands?” “Yeah, noooo.”
流せない pic.twitter.com/eDADs26VH3
— たくろん (@takuromochi) June 8, 2016
▼ When you want to throw your offering in order to make a prayer, but know it won’t reach the gods.
https://twitter.com/kitbio/status/748407045410283521▼ A very, very surprised cat.
びっくり顔 pic.twitter.com/ZUvwh7PCnj
— いぐま (@iguma) September 12, 2016
▼ On your feet, lose your seat!
予約した席に猫が座ってるんですけど pic.twitter.com/T4OaW5kgme
— 久方 広之「のら猫拳」 (@sakata_77) September 24, 2016
▼ Never show guilt even when caught in the act.
【速報】サバ身氏、障子の最高峰に到達！！！ pic.twitter.com/VE4WG52UU1
— ココニャ@猫写真集、発売中！ (@kokonananya) October 21, 2016
▼ Same, same!
身体だけじゃなくて表情まで似てきた…。 pic.twitter.com/mfDKc1Bdz2
— どんぐり (@akihimatandon11) October 25, 2016
▼ Don’t forget to do your early afternoon stretches.
https://twitter.com/hide201512/status/791131488230178817▼ If it fits, we leave it on our head and that’s totally fine.
https://twitter.com/Seres204472751/status/794160254489534464▼ Secret Agent Cat in a digital age.
初めてパソコンのモニターを増やしてみたんだが、
— こけ助パパ (@kokesukepapa) November 10, 2016
隙間にフィットしたまま動かない妖怪がいて、モニター見にくい。 pic.twitter.com/Qj5H2Ihq5A
▼ Practicing for an evening performance of the Lion King’s “Circle of Life”.
https://twitter.com/medico530/status/802369416142798848▼ This is the real Shin (new) Godzilla!
こちらが今日届いたシン・ゴジラです。表示サイズより大きいようです。 pic.twitter.com/ri0ylMUYQu
— 久米夏生 (@tabasa_uran) November 26, 2016
▼ Godzilla is not amused by his tail being bit.
イテーッ！！！！ pic.twitter.com/HbMmWVBOVJ
— 久米夏生 (@tabasa_uran) November 26, 2016
Let’s face it, no matter what kind of year it has been, our Internet Overlords will always be there to show us the lighter side of things. Plus, owning a cat (or any animal) has been shown help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Be sure to take your own pictures of your animals or fully enjoy the ones presented above to attempt and make 2016 OK. And as always, praise the kitty rulers!
Source: Naver Matome
Featured image: Twitter/@akihimatandon11
Clever cat duo cause havoc in the bathroom but are too cute to scold
Adorable video shows a bunch of cats tracking a stink bug flying back and forth across the room
Japanese cardboard-tank cats are here to conquer your heart and pillage your fridge【Pics】
Help choose RocketNews24’s “Cat of the Year 2016”
Just a bunch of adorable cats riding on trains in Japan
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
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
“Disaster”: 2018 Kanji of the Year unveiled by Buddhist monk at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto
Man tells Nintendo HQ “I’m going to blow you all the hell up,” gets arrested by Kyoto cops
Starbucks Japan adds a new Frappuccino and Milk to the menu, but are they worth the calories?
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
New bounty system starts in Japan, rewards reports of illegal employment of foreigners
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
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Japanese Pokémon card shop grabs scissors as part of its plan to keep scalpers away
This train station bento boxed lunch shop has been in business for nearly 100 years
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
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
Japanese cats commandeer space heaters, owners left shivering from cold and cuteness 【Photos】
Japanese netizens fall in love with super long cat, flood Twitter with long cat memes
This cat’s posture is terrible
Cat has Internet in stitches after getting itself stuck in awkward position
“Oh hello there, human!” Cute cat peeking through paper turns hilariously cat-astrophic 【Pics】
Beckoning cat fortunes lure a kitten into their box at cat temple in Japan
Move over, Grumpy Cat, you’ve got competition in Japan!
Cat settles itself in Buddhist altar and shocks family
Nothing to see here — just a giant cat selling puddings in Japan
Here is a collection of sweet and silly cats to help warm you this winter 【Photos】