China: Cat Dominates Shiba Inu After Paw Provocation

On November 19, 2025, in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, a video captured a domestic standoff between a blue cat and a Shiba Inu. The two were lying on a blanket when the dog reached out with a paw, seemingly trying to provoke the cat. The hefty blue cat quickly retaliated, delivering a series of swift paw strikes. Clearly outmatched, the Shiba Inu let out a frustrated protest before giving up and lying back down. Victorious, the blue cat fixed its gaze on the dog, firmly asserting control over the situation.

China: Shiba Inu Tries Swimming for First Time in Jiangxi River

On August 9, 2025, in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, a video captured a Shiba Inu entering the river for the first time. The dog wore a special life jacket, keeping its body afloat. It seemed nervous, barely moving as it tried to stay balanced on the water. The little Shiba appeared frightened but curious, needing more practice to swim confidently.

Life returns to normal in Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy weakens

STORY: Life returns to normal in Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy weakens DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the site STORYLINE: Authorities in Pakistan's south Sindh province said on Friday that normal life activities can be resumed in the country from Saturday as the threat of Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea off the coasts of Sindh has been averted after it weakened into a cyclonic storm. In a statement, Muhammad Iqbal Memon, the commissioner of Sindh's capital city Karachi, said that all halted exams and educational activities can be resumed on Saturday as the threat of cyclonic danger has reduced. Talking to media, the country's Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said that there had been heavy rainfall in several areas of Sindh, but no loss of life was reported due to precautionary measures taken by the government before the impact of the cyclone hit the province. She added that several coastal areas were inu

150th Naoki Prize winners Himeno and Asai

150th Naoki Prize winners Himeno and Asai

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Jan. 16, 2014, shows Kaoruko Himeno (L) and Makate Asai, winners of the 150th Naoki Prize for popular literature, in Tokyo. Himeno and Asai received the award for their novels "Showa no Inu" (Dog in the Era of Showa) and "Renka" (Love Poem), respectively.

Naoki award winner Himeno

Naoki award winner Himeno

TOKYO, Japan - Kaoruko Himeno, 55, speaks with reporters at a hotel in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2014, after winning the Naoki Prize for popular literature for her story "Showa no Inu" (Dog in the Era of Showa).

Shiba Inu becomes police dog

Shiba Inu becomes police dog

OKAYAMA, Japan - File photo shows Futaba, a 5-year-old female Japanese Shiba Inu dog, being escorted by her trainer Kuniko Kudose in Soja, Okayama Prefecture, in June 2011. The Okayama prefectural police said on July 19, 2011, that Futaba has passed tests to become a police dog, the first time in Japan for a dog of the breed.

Popular Dog "Maru" To Promote Tourism

MIE, JAPAN - NOV. 17: The central Japan prefecture of Mie has assigned a dog called Maru as "ambassador" to promote regional tourism ahead of the Group of Seven summit the prefecture is hosting in May 2016. With the help of the 8-year-old male Shiba Inu, whose images posted on photo-sharing site Instagram are followed by 2.1 million people in around 100 countries, the prefectural government aims to draw more tourists from overseas.

Pet dog rescued six days after quake in Taiwan

Pet dog rescued six days after quake in Taiwan

A shiba inu dog is seen after being rescued from the debris of a collapsed high-rise apartment complex in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on Feb. 12, 2016, six days after a massive earthquake struck the city. The dog was kept as a pet by a family of four on the eighth floor of the complex, of whom only one was rescued alive while three others died, according to the local media reports. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Shiba Inu becomes police dog

Shiba Inu becomes police dog

OKAYAMA, Japan - File photo shows Futaba, a 5-year-old female Japanese Shiba Inu dog, being escorted by her trainer Kuniko Kudose in Soja, Okayama Prefecture, in June 2011. The Okayama prefectural police said on July 19, 2011, that Futaba has passed tests to become a police dog, the first time in Japan for a dog of the breed. (Kyodo)

Dog found alive in landslide rubble in Japan

Dog found alive in landslide rubble in Japan

Kinuko Miyamoto, a 72-year-old neighbor, holds a 7-year-old female dog named Minami in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, on Aug. 6, 2018. The Shiba Inu was rescued from the rubble on July 13, six days after going missing when landslides hit the dog's home. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo