Social media trends highlight viral feline behaviors in Japan

Social media users in Japan are sharing viral content featuring unique and relatable feline behaviors. A Norwegian Forest Cat named Uru-chan has gained significant attention on TikTok, with a video surpassing 150,000 views. In the footage, the cat is seen standing on its hind legs in a manner reminiscent of a lady holding her skirt, a pose that has led viewers to jokingly compare the pet to a human.

In a separate trending topic, X user ‘Torotolo106106’ shared a comic strip depicting a common experience for cat owners. The illustrations show a cat named Oniku interrupting its owner’s smartphone use by climbing into their arms, eventually leading to a moment of ‘cat sniffing’ (neko-sui). The post has resonated widely with social media users who claim the behavior is a nightly occurrence in their own homes.