A dog's breakfast

No, the title doesn't refer to Abe's ridiculous response to the election results, though I'm amazed that he's still hanging on by his toenails despite leading the LDP to their second worst defeat ever. Three out of five of the major national Japanese dailies are now calling for his resignation, and it's hard to see how on earth he can keep going given the almost universal public rejection he now faces. But this is about something altogether sweeter than politics.




Fancy one of those delicious-looking desserts? Sorry, they aren't for you - unless you happen to have brought your pet. This photo was taken in an upscale pet shop in Osaka that makes cakes specially for dogs. Your pampered pooch can select from a range of cheesecakes, banana cake, and other treats, some shaped cutely like little bones, and they can even be decorated with a birthday message to show just how much you care.

I rarely experience "Only in Japan!" moments these days, but coming across this shop was definitely one.

Now, if they sold cakes for cats, that I could understand. I might even have brought one home for Ume-chan. Though it has to be said she's quite plump enough already.