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We decided to try new brand of dog food. Great thing in Japan is that there are many foods made specifically for the needs of Shibas.  Dog food is also relatively cheap. This new food has been very good, it greatly reduces waste and any poop that does come out is nice and solid... yes easy to pick up and keep those parks around Kiminomori clean!

So people have been asking about how Saku, our Shiba is doing in Japan. He's loving it here especially since there are so many other Shibas. He did great to survive the long flight from Canada and has settled right in. He also loves the walks in Kiminomori and has made friends with Taro, Lon, and Komaru, all other Shibas. At first we were worried because as is the Shiba's character he can be pretty territorial and to himself but it seems he likes other Shibas especially Taro-chan who I should take a picture of cause he's so good looking. Maybe its that Shiba food we are giving him but he sure is happy!

Tonight we had a good dinner. I should start posting up our food. We do love eating out in Japan as it is the greatest place in the world for dining out however we also love staying at home. Last night we had amazing Sukiyaki (I should have taken pics!). Today was a more simple dinner. Sanma fish grilled with grated daikon, grilled tofu stuffed with natto, negi miso soup with wakame, tuna salad  and peanut miso. Tasty!

Dogs are very popular here in Japan and none more popular than the Shiba-inu. Back in Canada our Shiba, Saku was the talk of the town as nobody knew what he was and thought he was so cool. Here in Japan, he pretty much has returned to his homeland and is just another dog as Shibas are everywhere.  At first we were concerned as to how he would get along with other Shibas as they can be very territorial and independent but interestingly he has gotten along well with the many Shibas he has met here. Its as if they have an understanding of one another and that the are all Shibas. Its very cool how they all act very cool and get along. (^_^)

One difficult thing was to find the right dog food for Saku when we returned. There were so many choices. We found one company who decided to make dog food specifically for the Shiba Inu. They realized that Shibas are picky eaters who sometimes have skin problems or allergies and made this food to address those issues. I swear it smells fish and soy sauced based but whatever it is Saku loves it and goes crazy for it. And I have never seen him act this way for kibble.  Best of all it is very reasobably priced and after two weeks Saku's fur seems softer than ever!