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In search of Japan’s biggest tanuki, we stumble across something equally big

Japanese raccoon dogs are known for their large…ahem, appendages. But which one is the largest of them all?

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Cat becomes head priest at Japanese shrine

Feline stationmaster takes on a new role at a special ceremony.

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Nothing to see here — just a giant cat selling puddings in Japan

The hardest working feline in the country. 

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“I’ll draw one animal for every retweet!” Japanese artist now has to draw 22,000 animals

That works out to drawing one animal a day…for 52 years.

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Japanese cat cafe in Tokyo is a Ghibli-esque village run by felines in a castle

If Studio Ghibli ever created a cat cafe, this is what it would be like.

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Studio Ghibli reveals mystery hidden on coat of arms and outdoor signs at Ghibli Museum

Fans in Japan left reeling after surprise revelation blows everyone’s minds.

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Cats and dogs apologising at Japanese press conference is our newest gacha capsule toy obsession

Pets saying sorry for their bad deeds is also a fun way to learn Japanese.

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Japan’s Capybara Long Bath Championship 2022! Upstart powerhouse vs. original dynasty【Video】

“Leeeeet’s get ready to relaaaaaaaax!”

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Can monkeys win at Japanese crane games? Experiment attempts to find out【Video】

Sure, we humans are regular failures versus UFO catchers, but what about our primate cousins?

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Japanese design company combines human bed and cat tower, proves felines are who runs the home

Because really, your entire home is your cat’s playground, right?

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64-page book about panda butts selling out fast in Japan

I like pan-da butts and I cannot lie.

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Sukiyaki, soba, oden, and other Japanese comfort foods…for your pet cat or dog?!?

Special for-animal versions of traditional Japanese cuisine favorites might have you wanting to try a bite too.

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Our cat mom reporter learns how her cats truly feel about her through a cat translation app

Do her cats really love her as much as she thinks they do?

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Five million yen reward offered to anyone who can find missing dog in Tokyo

Twitter user asks for help searching for beloved Yorkshire terrier that went missing during walk in one of downtown Tokyo’s most popular parks.

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Japan’s gorilla poo oranges are now in season, and being given away for free!

”Miraculous” fruit is an auspicious way to start the new year, growers say.

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Japanese cat owner buys feline futon for his pets, they instantly know exactly how to use it

Cats seem pretty happy with the new sleeping arrangements, after making some changes to the owner’s plan.

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Nara deer stampede into marathon, hit runner in their path

It’s like they’d been training all year for this moment.

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Cats bowing in apology is Japan’s latest weird gacha capsule toy collection

Felines walk us through the finer details of saying sorry in Japan.

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Famous Japanese writers get a new life as cats in weird gacha capsule toy range

Ever wondered what literary greats like Natsume Soseki and Osamu Dazai would look like as felines?

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Photo captures “miracle moment” a sandwich is stolen on Japan’s Miyajima island

It’s not just the deer you have to watch out for at Miyajima — there’s something else looking over your shoulder while you eat your lunch. 

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