A Japanese family wondered why water placed on their family alter kept disappearing. Turns out a furry relative was to blame!
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Adopts new inoculation policy, offers to pay for medical expenses for customers’ own cats.
Don’t give up, little guy! Not because you can catch them, but because it’s so adorable to watch you try.
News of the deaths was first leaked by an anonymous source online, who was outraged when the cafe remained open, posing a risk to more animals.
Visitors to one of the most beautiful places in Japan document the four-legged mafia’s adorable M.O.
Heartwarming tales from multiple netizens suggest that cats, especially stray “boss” cats, are smarter than we thought.
Make that adorable and lightning-fast ducks.
Tired of sleepless nights from your cute kitty pushing you around the bed? Here’s a quick and clever solution.
Sudden exuberance following soccer win draws praise for vigor and speed.
Take a trip back in time and into feline cuteness with this new cat cafe in one of Tokyo’s most history-rich neighborhoods.
Local citizen takes the law into her own hands and catches the prepaid card-stealing bird, but lands in trouble with the authorities herself.
And other otaku have a theory about where he learned it.
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Full-color anime art wall appears in Tokyo station as Jujutsu Kaisen returns to Shibuya【Photos】
Six-year-old Bruce Lee fan copies martial arts movies perfectly, also learning how to read【Videos】
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