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The Edo Neko Chaya has a beautiful interior, charming kitties, and a heartwarming mission.
They say cats always land on their feet, and if you’ve got a soft spot for felines, these six designs should be a similarly successful fashion choice.
New Japanese film asks, “Who decides which animals are okay to eat and which animals aren’t?”
Priests struggling to humanely keep cat population under control, asking for visitors’ help.
Magnetic notices convey a very important message about your cats for when you’re not there to speak for them.
The discovery of more than 60 cats in a cafe space of 30 square metres (323 square feet) has prompted the first shut-down of its kind in the country.
The Japanese Twitterverse has been sharing some handy tricks for rescuing our feline friends in times of emergency.
Cats love to hide in warm spots in the winter, so be sure to check your car before hitting the ignition on cold days!
Japan’s ageing population is resulting in more and more pets being left to fend for themselves after their elderly owners pass away.
Japan is already one of the safest countries in the world for humans, and now it seems it’s about to get a lot safer for turtles too…
Zoos bring the thrill of being able to observe wild, exotic animals up close that we normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to see. For young and old alike, seeing one’s favorite animal just a few meters away can be a magical experience, but sadly for the animal involved, the experience may not be a happy one.
With news like the deer who died from plastic consumption and the lonely “headbanging” bear, it seems that recently there are an increasing number of sad stories coming from zoos. Unfortunately we have yet another to add to the list, as photographs of a couple of Beijing Zoo’s big cats surfaced on the internet this past week that beg the question of how well these animals are being taken care of.
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A video which appeared last week has left the Internet in a state of glee. We are, of course, talking about the adorable baby elephant taking a bath in Thailand! If you love elephants–and how could you not?–it’s sure to put a giant grin on your face.
And we certainly enjoyed the video too, but it also led us to some extremely unsettling articles about how some elephants are treated in the country. Don’t worry, though–it’s not all bad news!
If, like me, you just can’t get enough cats in your life, then you’ll probably remember how last month we introduced you to this Japanese workplace that’s filled with cats! The Tokyo-based IT company which owns nine adorable rescue cats (which are free to play and snooze around the office as they please) has since been posting regular kitty updates to their dedicated Twitter account, so we thought it was about time we updated you!
Join us after the jump for brand-new pics of what has to be the world’s most purrfect work environment!
We’ve covered some stories in recent months about the distressing state of animal welfare in Japan and shocking cases of animal abuse, but I wanted to let our readers know that isn’t the whole story. Granted, in comparison with many other developed nations, Japan lags behind in this area, but that doesn’t mean it’s stuck in the Stone Age either. Over the last couple of decades, through the hard work of their human advocates, the situation for dogs and cats in Japan has been improving.
In the interest of acknowledging those efforts, recognizing where Japan is getting things right, and just generally bringing some good news to the table, we wanted to share with you some of the positive changes happening in Nihon.
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Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
Man who got entire town’s COVID relief money believed to have lost it all at online casinos
Vending machine noodle ice cream: A retro icon in Japan brings joy to a new generation
Japanese universities determine cats know the names of other cats
A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting pirate trainers
Have you tried Tokushima ramen? No? You should (says our obsessed Japanese-language reporter)
U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Digital manga distributer releases its top ten ranking of shonen and seinen series for April
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Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
Japan’s most meaningless road sign discovered, has Internet feeling lost
Why are some types of Japanese rice written with completely different types of Japanese writing?
This simple picture of a stairway is worth a thousand words about Japanese culture
Life-size Pikachu figure that wirelessly charges electronics fills us with joy/jealousy【Video】
Japan considering doubling entry cap for overseas travelers, waiving on-arrival PCR tests soon
Man who accidentally received entire town’s COVID-19 relief money vanishes- Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Hotel guest who boiled crabs in room’s kettle angry to have to pay for damages
We test out the portable shower backpack Amazon recommended to us (which also only has two stars)
Japanese woman receives Kobe beef croquettes after waiting nine years, and she was lucky.- Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers
The new Bake Off Japan on Amazon Prime is everything we ever wanted (aka more Bake Off!)【Review】
New “wet” potato chips revolutionise the snack industry in Japan
Old Enough: Netflix show sparks global debate on parenting and child safety
It looks like Costco, it sounds like Costco, but it’s actually Dodosuco — we visit look-alike store
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan- Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
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Have you tried Tokushima ramen? No? You should (says our obsessed Japanese-language reporter)
U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Digital manga distributer releases its top ten ranking of shonen and seinen series for April
Japanese gacha machine sells nostalgic super tiny books, and we tried it out
Man who accidentally received entire town’s COVID-19 relief money vanishes
Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
What’s the best spoon for Japanese curry?【Photos】
Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
The new xxxHOLIC live-action adaptation is here with stunning visuals and costuming【Review】
Town in Yamaguchi accidentally sends everyone’s COVID-19 relief money to one person
Eating sushi…from a vending machine? We try Toyama Prefecture’s local delicacy, masuzushi
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