This is a beautiful video of a beautiful school girl who is full of love for cats, indeed for others. She is full of giving, loving and caring. She is special. The way she handles the cats tells me she … please continue reading
What do you think of this? It appears to be a permanent show based on trained domestic cats somewhere in Japan. It is like the Moscow Cat Theatre which is relatively famous. As usual the cats have been trained using … please continue reading
A high school in the Chiba Prefecture of Japan created a large picture (sculpture?) of the head of a white cat using 22,000 toothpicks. It was a large undertaking which took 5 months of work and a scientific and well … please continue reading
Doraemon is a cute, male robotic cat and part of the Japanese culture concerned with cuteness which is a form of escapism. Rarely do I dip into Japanese culture. When I do it is like visiting another planet. In this … please continue reading
I am referring to miniature versions of furniture for humans. The slide show below presents Japanese made, high quality, furniture for domestic cats and products from Ikea who have introduced a feline line in America, Canada, France and Japan to … please continue reading
Yes, Reuters tells us that in Ogaki, Japan, thirty cats were allowed to roam freely on a local train amongst the passengers. That sounds like a recipe for a disaster to me but it appears to have been a success … please continue reading
A Japanese woman has died of a tick-borne disease believed to have been caused by bite from a stray cat. This is serious cat news from Japan. It is unexpected. It is perhaps the first case of this kind of … please continue reading
We all know the beckoning cat in Japan. The Japanese name is Maneki-neko. They are normally ornaments for sale in shops: sometimes large ornaments which can be placed outside of businesses. The idea is to bring good luck to the … please continue reading
The photo is beguiling. Three community cats sitting patiently, hunched up, just outside the open sliding door of a supermarket (“Family Mart”) in Japan. Are they politely waiting to be allowed inside at the command of the store manager? Or … please continue reading
With all of the bad news making headlines, it’s nice to see a simple story that will bring a smile to your face. A recently retired man from Kagoshima in Kyushu, Japan who goes by the title of ‘Kyushu Neko … please continue reading
