Japanese cats' viral X posts delight netizens

A photo posted on X shows two house cats, the tabby Himari and the cream‑coloured Mugi, using a special chair with a large gap under the seat. Mugi repeatedly pops its head out from the gap to surprise Himari, creating a three‑stage comic scene that users described as a "cat head emerging" and shared widely for its playful absurdity.

Another X post from Japan features owner Hiroko waking up to find her bed completely covered by eleven cats, with five clearly visible in the picture. Viewers responded with jokes about a "cat ritual" and a "heavenly scene," while Hiroko explained that living with so many cats makes bedtime a constant challenge but also a source of daily joy.