Shironeko (lit. “White Cat”), also known as “Basket Cat”, is a Turkish van cat called “Shiro” which is best known for his extremely relaxed demeanor and ability to balance things on his head, similar to Oolong the Pancake Bunny. The cat has been given several nicknames by its fans, most notably “Basket Cat” and “Zen Cat.” Shiro was born on March 8th, 2002, according to the blog’s profile page. A single topic photo blog dedicated to the cat was launched on February 17th, 2006 by an anonymous blogger and Shiro’s anonymous owner.