The look of happiness on this adorable pup’s face makes us want to run out to the park and act like kids again.
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This is one clever workaround for animal-loving renters who aren’t allowed pets in their home.
”Don’t panic” is rule one during an earthquake. These pooches decided to break it.
If you were looking for a way to brighten up the walk back to your car after work, you’ve found it.
The Japanese Twitterverse has been sharing some handy tricks for rescuing our feline friends in times of emergency.
The priceless expression on one dog’s face as he was carried off a train platform in Japan has us in stitches.
It’s not just kids who started school year this April—proud pet parents in Tokyo are sending their furry friends off for housetraining at this cute “kindergarten” that’s just for dogs.
True “good boy” that he is, Jack-kun II is rewarded by his employers with full control to the front door of their business and a badge.
These owners were in for a happy surprise when they discovered their dogs were their photographers in this professional studio photo shoot.



















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Drunk cycling can result in an instantly suspended driver’s license in Japan
Japanese women’s breasts continue to grow, reach historic tipping point in lingerie maker’s study
Edible 10-yen coins become a hot new trend in Tokyo【Taste test】
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Japanese women’s breasts continue to grow, reach historic tipping point in lingerie maker’s study
Edible 10-yen coins become a hot new trend in Tokyo【Taste test】
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long
Mr. Sato stops by 7-Eleven’s often overlooked fast food chain Poppo
Celebrate “Educational Candy Day” with a traditional Japanese game made of candy
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Daiso’s Standard Products store — what’s worth buying and what’s not? Our expert weighs in