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Viral pet social media trends in Japan
Overview
Social media platforms in Japan continue to see a surge in viral pet content, ranging from heartwarming interactions to humorous facial expressions. Feline trends remain prominent. A video of a cat named Ginji has garnered over 2.5 million views and 140,000 likes on X for its “banzai” motion when its belly is tickled. Additionally, a photo by Yuzen artist Kana Mizuno of a cat watching over a napping infant on a tatami mat earned 59,000 likes, with viewers noting the pet’s “protective aura”. More recently, cats visiting veterinary clinics have gone viral due to their dramatic reactions; Ururi gained attention for a “rebellious” look on a vaccination certificate, while Koma’s wide-eyed, serious expression in a carrier earned over 190,000 likes. Taro, a black-and-white cat, also drew attention for attempting to escape a carrier bag by poking its face through the opening. Other notable feline trends include Kyo-chan, who became a topic of discussion for slowly peeking from behind a microwave door, and Hideyoshi, a YouTube star known for using its face to push open doors to reach its owner, a behavior compared to a “dog’s responsiveness”. Newer trends include a kitten named Choco, whose surprised reaction to its own tail on Threads garnered over 170,000 views, and a tabby named Tanu, whose fur created an unusual shape while sliding a door, leading to comparisons to a “large hairball or a raccoon”. A Norwegian Forest Cat named Uru-chan also gained attention on TikTok for standing on its hind legs like a “lady holding her skirt”. Interactions between pets and infants remain popular, such as a photo of a sleeping baby contrasted with energetic Siberian Huskies and a Threads post where a 7kg cat occupied a baby’s mat, leaving the infant to sleep on the carpet.
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momo_100_wan · Uru-chan · Akita Inu · Threads · Mic-kun
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesCats capture social media attention in Japan
Social media users in Japan are reacting to viral stories of cats, ranging from Nono’s wary and distant behavior to Kuro’s extremely affectionate and clingy antics.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesViral cat videos trend on Japanese social media
Viral videos of cats in Japan, including a cat peeking from a microwave and another opening doors with its face, are trending on social media.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesSocial media users react to viral photos of babies and pets
Viral social media posts in Japan feature humorous and heartwarming scenes of babies interacting with energetic Siberian Huskies and large cats.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesViral cat videos capture attention on social media
Social media platforms are highlighting viral videos of cats, including kittens interacting with water and a cat demonstrating extreme flexibility by fitting into a goldfish bowl.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSocial media trends highlight viral feline behaviors in Japan
Viral social media posts in Japan highlight unique cat behaviors, including a Norwegian Forest Cat standing like a human and a comic depicting cats interrupting smartphone use.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesPets in Japan capture social media attention through interactions with infants
Viral social media posts in Japan highlight the expressive and supportive nature of dogs, including a Golden Retriever comforting a crying baby and a Kai Ken reacting to an infant's voice.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesPet videos go viral on Japanese social media
Viral pet moments in Japan have captured social media attention, including a kitten discovering its tail and a tabby cat appearing like a large hairball.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesShiba Inu social media posts go viral in Japan
Viral social media posts in Japan highlight the expressive personalities of Shiba Inu dogs, including one reacting to tight puppy clothes and another scavenging for treats in a bag.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesCats' funny facial expressions at veterinary clinics go viral
Viral social media posts in Japan featuring cats with humorous, intense facial expressions during veterinary visits have captured the attention of thousands of users.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesCats capture social media attention with viral heartwarming moments
Viral social media posts in Japan featuring cats performing endearing behaviors and watching over infants have gained hundreds of thousands of likes and millions of views.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesJapanese pets go viral through heartwarming and humorous social media clips
Viral social media posts in Japan featuring Akita and Shiba Inu dogs have captured online attention, including a heartwarming video of dogs meeting a newborn and humorous clips of pets watching their owners.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesViral pet videos capture social media attention in Japan
Viral pet videos in Japan are capturing social media attention, featuring cats and kittens engaging in humorous, cute, and heartwarming behaviors.
Sources
getnews.jp · huffingtonpost.jp · jugem.jp · limo.media · news.cube-soft.jp · nishinippon.co.jp
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