Cats may have surpassed dogs as pets in Japan for the first time in more than 20 years, but that hasn¡¯t stopped the nation preparing for the year of the dog with canine events and all manner of engimono lucky charms to see you through the year. Here are a few picks for those who want to indulge in a little puppy love.

¡®Morning Glories and Puppies¡¯ (detail) by Maruyama Okyo (1784) | TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM

Dogged learning