POPULAR JAPANESE CAT BLOGS: CUTE DECORATED PHOTOS OF SCOTTISH FOLD, STRAY CAT WITH TORN EAR.
Nihon is the land of Hello Kitty and Maineki Nekos – so it shouldn’t be surprising that cat blogs are popular among the Japanese! Three of the most popular kitty bloggers are Hatch-Chan (a nip-eared former stray), Umi, and Maru (a straight-eared Scottish Fold who loves to dive into boxes!).
What distinguishes these cat blogs from English ones, such as I Can Has Cheezburger and Stuff on My Cat?
1) The photos are high-quality and of only one cat (rather than casual snaps submitted by readers). They show the feline in a variety of cute outfits and settings.
2) The photos are decorated with colorful kawaii symbols – hearts, sweat drops, movement lines – and speech, which creates a type of comic strip. The effect is sweet rather than snarky.
Did someone say kawaii kitty? Sounds like a job for Basil Yuen Farrow! Inspired by the Japanese cat blogs, I’ve put together a kitty-manga starring my Scottish Fold. What do you think of the format? Would you like to see more?
Zzzz… zzzz… huh? Who’s touching my paw?
Unnngggh, I’m trying to sleep! I’m not in the mood for a tummy rub.
Purrrrr… Or am I?
Song of the Day #90: Orus – Desires
SHARE & COMMENT
LA CARMINA
34 Comments
i would love to see basil go on a new trip or adventure at least once a month! so cute!
I seriously love ur cat!!!!
i would love to see basil go on a new trip or adventure at least once a month! so cute!
Basil goes on CAR RIDES with me. He sits on top of the back seat and looks out the window, like Garfield!
I love kitties but I can't have one where I live now. =( So I have to get all my kitty enjoyment off the internet. Umi and Maru are two cute cats! But of course Basil Farrow tops the charts. I love his little owl face. <3 I would love to see more videos of him on your youtube channel and maybe you should do a special episode of death cookbook on how to make some gourmet kitty food.
I seriously love ur cat!!!!
I love kitties but I can’t have one where I live now. =( So I have to get all my kitty enjoyment off the internet. Umi and Maru are two cute cats! But of course Basil Farrow tops the charts. I love his little owl face. <3 I would love to see more videos of him on your youtube channel and maybe you should do a special episode of death cookbook on how to make some gourmet kitty food.
Basil’s personality goes perfectly with his soft, round teddy bear/owl looks… he acts just like a baby!
Ahhhh he will be in more Death Cookbook episodes….
Basil's personality goes perfectly with his soft, round teddy bear/owl looks… he acts just like a baby!
Ahhhh he will be in more Death Cookbook episodes….
Basil goes on CAR RIDES with me. He sits on top of the back seat and looks out the window, like Garfield!
*笑*
その猫、面白いね。
LOVE.. NEKOS!!!
<3 <3!
Aww, they are all so cute (Basil included)!
Cats are interesting creatures. :)
*笑*
その猫、面白いね。
<3 <3!
LOVE.. NEKOS!!!
i like the kitty manga.
he looks very much like one of my cats… only mine doesn't have the cute folded ears :(
ah sooo cute
Aww, they are all so cute (Basil included)!
Cats are interesting creatures. :)
yes,i'd love to see more hehehe
i like the kitty manga.
he looks very much like one of my cats… only mine doesn’t have the cute folded ears :(
ah sooo cute
yes,i’d love to see more hehehe
I'd LOVE to have a mini Basil Blog : )
He's such a cutie!
*now wants a scottish fold*
I’d LOVE to have a mini Basil Blog : )
He’s such a cutie!
*now wants a scottish fold*
omg I laughed so hard I think I hurt myself when I saw those belly rub shots and the look on Basil's face
omg I laughed so hard I think I hurt myself when I saw those belly rub shots and the look on Basil’s face
I'm a little late to the party on this one, but, yes, we must see more of Basil!
I’m a little late to the party on this one, but, yes, we must see more of Basil!
Basil has his own blog now! Check out http://www.lacarmina.com/basilfarrow
and his YouTube vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/lacarmina
Basil has his own blog now! Check out http://www.lacarmina.com/basilfarrow
and his YouTube vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/lacarmina
Basil has his own blog now! Check out http://www.lacarmina.com/basilfarrow
and his YouTube vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/lacarmina
so it shouldnu2019t be surprising that cat blogs are popular among the Japanese!