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
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit
Art exhibition coming to Tokyo this month brings the cute, scary, and weird to ukiyo-e
Extra-cute Sea Animal crepes come to Japan’s cafe chain born from a sweet fashion brand
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
New littering fine now being enforced in some of Tokyo’s most heavily touristed areas
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
Japan’s adorable pudding chick becomes a transit card mascot
The Japan Burger Championship 2026 in Yokohama next month is the ultimate battle of the beef
Mr. Sato takes a walk on Tokyo’s American-style street to get some American/Japanese ice cream
Sushi Pizza surprises diners in one of the best food destinations in Japan
Starbucks Japan has a problem with its sell-out breakfast that might annoy solo diners
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
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】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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】
Japanese Twitter user’s post pretty much sums up cat ownership