Though one may not regard the kabutomushi, or rhinoceros beetle, as cute and cuddly, they remain a favorite pet for Japanese children. These huge insects which can grow to 8cm are actually quite docile. Pitted against one another, however, they turn into powerful fighters, though many children no longer participate in beetle battles (much like you…
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Owl Cafe
The animal cafe trend started in Japan years ago with cat cafes but recently, cafes featuring other animals have grown in popularity. Owl cafes have been popping up all over Tokyo and while you may not think of owls as cute and cuddly, getting up close and personal with an owl is a unique experience…
Hokkaido Inu
Not to be confused with its smaller cousin the Shiba Inu, the Hokkaido were bred as family protectors and hunters on Japan’s northern most island for which they are named. Hokkaido, Shiba, Akita and other similar looking breeds are all Spitz types dogs, with thick fur coats, short pointy ears and a curly tail. Though…
Poodle TrioBike Guy
We don’t really know how to describe this guy any better. He rides around on a TrioBike Cargo with his five toy poodles enjoying the ride and attention from mostly young women. Now that the weather has warmed up, you’ll often find him cruising the streets around Daikanyama, Shibuya and Omotesando. We can’t tell you much about…
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