Cats have been an ever-present part of Japanese culture for hundreds of years: sometimes cherished as devoted protectors of Buddhist scriptures, other times feared as devious yokai (supernatural ...

According to a survey carried out by the research company Intage, goldfish and other aquarium fish were Japan’s third most popular pets in 2024, behind only dogs and cats. With their flowing ...

NAGASAKI, Japan -- In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to find them. They are known as “omagari neko (bent-tail cats)” or “kagi neko (hook cats)” and have their ...

In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck, and Nagasaki is the place to find them.They are known as “omagari neko (bent-tail cats)” or “kagi neko (hook cats)” and have their own ...