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"Is that a fish?" "So full of life!" This Dog's "Welcome Home Dance" in Hokkaido Will Melt Your Heart and "Blow Away Your Fatigue"
Although March signals the coming of spring, many places in Hokkaido are still covered in snow. In this snowy outdoor setting, a video of a Kai Ken dog joyfully welcoming its owner home has gone viral for being "too adorable."
Welcome home dance
It's like he's talking and flopping around like a fish 🐟
おかえりの舞
— ROKU (@kaideer_roku) March 11, 2025
なんか喋ってるしビチビチしてる🐟 pic.twitter.com/0FIdy15PGU
Source: @kaideer_roku's post
In the video, a Kai Ken dog is seen leaping out from behind a mound of snow. The way it wiggles and hops has drawn comments like, "Is that a fish?" "A welcome like this would blow away all the fatigue from work," and "My heart is exploding with love."
The dog performing this energetic "welcome home dance" is Roku, who lives in Hokkaido. He usually stays indoors, but on sunny days, he sometimes waits for his owner in the yard. According to the owner, Roku often greets them with a jump like this. On this particular day, since the snow blocked their view of each other, he might have jumped out after sensing his owner's presence.
Although Roku is shy around strangers and keeps his distance at first, once he decides he likes someone, he greets them with great joy. A welcome like this would surely make anyone's daily fatigue disappear! This was a heartwarming post that is sure to bring a smile to your face.
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