It’s little wonder net users in Japan are so taken with these happy pups—they just love their owner so much!
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Fifteen-year-old Maro couldn’t even get out of bed, but his life suddenly became far happier when a playful new friend arrived.
Step into a magical world where girls go about their daily lives alongside a giant, gentle canine protector.
One of these puppies isn’t interested in fitting in, and Japan is more than OK with that.
The helpful pooch in this commercial from Thailand proves that dogs really are man’s best friend.
This story of a three-year-old girl surviving over a week and a half in the woods with her pet dog has taken the Japanese Internet by storm, and is sure to give you a case of the warm fuzzies.
Japan’s ageing population is resulting in more and more pets being left to fend for themselves after their elderly owners pass away.
Twitter users claim that after a recent snowfall Tokyoites were greeted by eight times as many Hachikos as usual. But is it a loyal doggy miracle, or just an adorable bit of photo editing?
The pet wearables venture company, Anicall, promises a new device and accompanying smartphone app that can read your pet’s emotions.
Can you spot what’s wrong with this picture? None of these adorable animals are real; they were all made by hand.
Returning home for the holidays after being away for months at school or work, Twitterers all over Japan are finding their pets’ love is rather short-lived. Or at least their memories are!
People in Nagano couldn’t believe their eyes when they spotted this man and his invisible dog going for a walk around town.
If we were this dog’s owner, we would be sure to keep our pet pooch securely on a leash during the upcoming Tokyo Olympics…
What better way to usher in a new year in Japan than with a cute collection of dogs in kimono?
Nine years after his dog went missing, a Singaporean professor received a phone call that his long-lost companion had finally been found.


















We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Cloth randoseru Japanese backpacks are here to lighten load on parents’ wallets and kids’ backs
Are you otaku? Roughly 40 percent of Japanese college students say, “Yes!”
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Cup Noodle releases new Tomica “car” collection
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Cloth randoseru Japanese backpacks are here to lighten load on parents’ wallets and kids’ backs
Are you otaku? Roughly 40 percent of Japanese college students say, “Yes!”
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Cup Noodle releases new Tomica “car” collection
The cheapest place to stay in Kyoto cost us just 1,800 yen for the night, and it was awesome
Don’t throw away the bones! How to make Japanese Christmas KFC soup【RocketKitchen】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Disgraced YouTuber Hezumaryu to run in next Japanese national election
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?