Japanese pets go viral through heartwarming and humorous social media clips

Social media posts featuring Akita and Shiba Inu dogs in Japan have gained significant attention online. One viral video from the Instagram account ‘ryo_akitainu_diary’ shows two Akita Inus, Daikichi and Sachi, meeting a newborn baby for the first time. The footage, which has surpassed 710,000 views, depicts Sachi acting protective and staying close to the baby’s crib, while Daikichi takes a more cautious approach.

In a separate trending post, a Shiba Inu named Momotaro and an Akita Inu named Ume gained popularity for their contrasting expressions while watching their owner through a window. The owner shared the moment after Ume’s habit of silently staring through the glass had already drawn attention, noting the humorous difference between Momotaro’s smiling appearance and Ume’s blank stare.