A recent tweet from overseas user Devon Eriksen (@Devon_Eriksen_) on X (formerly Twitter) declared: "I accidentally learned something from Japanese Twitter: you can tell if a cat is Japanese just by looking at its photo." This observation immediately sparked a huge debate among netizens.
Another user, Violet (@imavvitch), chimed in, sharing a photo of their 20-year-old cat and offering an analysis of "Japanese cats": "Their faces look rounder, while American cats tend to have more angular features."
The discussion quickly caught the attention of Japanese netizens. One user commented, "I always felt foreign cats had sharper features and wondered if it was a breed thing. Turns out it's a 'national character' thing after all! (laughs)."
Another user jokingly added, "Japanese cats just look more polite, don't they?" This sent the discussion spiraling into theories: "Could it be their diet?" Others speculated it might be due to Japanese people's habit of using filters when taking photos.
Who knew cats from different countries could give off such distinct vibes based on their face shapes and bone structures? Do you feel the same way? Can you really spot a "Japanese cat" just from a photo? LOL!