A-paw-able! Japanese grandmother wins 560k Instagram followers with sweet snaps of her poodles and grandchildren playing board games and having tea parties
- Grandmother who lives in Japan, has gained over 559,000 Instagram followers
- Post focus on heartwarming moments between her grandchildren and poodles
- She also documents their interactions on a popular blog and YouTube channel
A grandmother has become a social media star thanks to her adorable snaps of her giant poodles and grandchildren.
The Japanese woman, known as Tamanegi, delights followers with photos of her standard poodles, Kuu, 13, Rickun, 11, and Gakkun, three, granddaughter Mamechan, three, and one-year-old grandson Mugikun, as they play games and have tea parties together.
She also writes a blog about their adventures and documents the touching moments on YouTube, where she has more than 10,000 subscribers.
Here, FEMAIL shares a selection of the most popular snaps.
Day out: The Japanese woman, known as Tamanegi, delights followers with photos of her standard poodles, Kuu, 13, Rickun, 11, and Gakkun, three, granddaughter Mamechan, three, and one-year-old grandson Mugikun. Pictured, the group on an outing to a rapeseed field
![Game on! Mamechan challenges one of the poodles at the shogi board that belonged to the grandmother's father, which has since become a family treasure](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/11/16/28261286-8308011-image-a-26_1589210247916.jpg)
Game on! Mamechan challenges one of the poodles at the shogi board that belonged to the grandmother’s father, which has since become a family treasure
![I'm late! Another photo shows the grandchildren and poodles sitting enjoying a tea party, while dressed as characters from Alice In Wonderland](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/11/16/28261306-8308011-image-a-27_1589210255035.jpg)
I’m late! Another photo shows the grandchildren and poodles sitting enjoying a tea party, while dressed as characters from Alice In Wonderland
![In full bloom! A snap taken in spring shows one grandchild holding white flowers, while sat between two white poodles](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/11/16/28261310-8308011-image-a-28_1589210257643.jpg)
In full bloom! A snap taken in spring shows one grandchild holding white flowers, while sat between two white poodles
![Matchy matchy! Another adorable photo shows the poodles coordinating their outfits with Mamechan, as they gather their mugs for a drink](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/11/16/28261298-8308011-image-a-29_1589210260602.jpg)
Matchy matchy! Another adorable photo shows the poodles coordinating their outfits with Mamechan, as they gather their mugs for a drink
![Poodle playtime! One photo shows the grandchildren and poodles dressed up as characters, while sitting around a cardboard cat](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/11/16/28261292-8308011-image-a-30_1589210263569.jpg)
Poodle playtime! One photo shows the grandchildren and poodles dressed up as characters, while sitting around a cardboard cat
![Spot the difference! Another snap shows the trio of pooches and a grandchild wearing matching polka dot suits](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/11/16/28261284-8308011-image-a-31_1589210266027.jpg)
Spot the difference! Another snap shows the trio of pooches and a grandchild wearing matching polka dot suits
![Furry protector: A sleeping baby in a basket being guarded by a poodle, racked up almost 80,000 likes on Instagram](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/12/10/28261278-8308011-A_sleeping_baby_in_a_basket_being_guarded_by_a_poodle_racked_up_-a-10_1589276020076.jpg)
Furry protector: A sleeping baby in a basket being guarded by a poodle, racked up almost 80,000 likes on Instagram
![Best friends: One snap shows the grandchildren having fun with the poodles, as they wrap themselves in blankets](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/11/16/28261280-8308011-image-a-33_1589210270614.jpg)
Best friends: One snap shows the grandchildren having fun with the poodles, as they wrap themselves in blankets
![Kiss! The grandmother used a snap of her granddaughter snuggled against one of the poodles to urge others to apply for a photography contest](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/11/16/28261290-8308011-image-a-34_1589210273499.jpg)
Kiss! The grandmother used a snap of her granddaughter snuggled against one of the poodles to urge others to apply for a photography contest