The huge streamer decorations that draw crowds from all around Japan will now feature adorable cat characters created by an anime artist.
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Watch this resolute stand-off dissolve into joyous jumping thanks to a simple trick by the pup’s owner.
The pup’s sad face makes us wonder what on earth he did to earn himself a ride in a cop car.
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Could the long, twitching piece of fur belong to the body of a snake or some other cheeky animal?
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The bird caught sight of its glorious self in the mirror and now there’s no chance of anyone else using the restroom.
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