A piglet cafe has opened in Tokyo
Mipig, a coffee shop that is also home to adorable piglets, opened in the Meguro ward ofA spokesperson for Mipig says that the cafe is home to mini-pugs or"teacup piglets," aka piggies so small they can fit into a teacup. However, travelers should be cautioned that this is not a specific breed of pig. Rather, these are just small or very young pigs, who do grow up and get bigger.
Piglets are popular as pets in the United States, particularly for celebrities. Paris Hilton often brought her pet pig with her on red carpets, while Ariana Grande's pig, Piggy Smallz, was featured in one of her music videos.Owl cafes are Tokyo's latest animal craze "We would like Japanese people to feel more familiar with the animal and eventually become a beloved member of the family," the founders of Mipig said in a statement.
It was a smart move, considering Japan's already-crowded animal cafe market. There are currently cafes where humans can mingle with dogs,
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