October 24 may be seven days before Halloween to most people, but for those in Japan with a Java sparrow (called buncho in Japanese), it’s the day to celebrate your cute little buddy.
Last year the hashtag #文鳥の日2014 (#buncho no hi 2014) was trending and owners all over the country shared pictures of their pet birds. Luckily, this year we were treated to even more pictures of Java sparrows as proud owners wanted to share their joy with the Twitterverse.
Enjoy the best selection of these adorable little guys, after the jump.
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Japan creates public monument to original doge meme dog in her home prefecture【Photos】
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Will our cosplay lucky bag purchase leave us feeling sew lucky or hemmed in?【Photos】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
Tokyo Space-out tournament draws nearly 100 competitors, finds who’s the best at doing nothing【Video】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Will our cosplay lucky bag purchase leave us feeling sew lucky or hemmed in?【Photos】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
Tokyo Space-out tournament draws nearly 100 competitors, finds who’s the best at doing nothing【Video】
Nintendo launches awesome, free Super Mario Wallpaper Maker website for PCs and smartphones
Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
The complete guide to sushi in one handy picture
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
Class up your campsite with these Japanese sake pouches designed for the outdoors
Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
Nara asks visitors to stop feeding the deer