Hinata from Neko Kazoku | photo by ©Marser
Marser, like many Japanese people from the younger generation, is not able to have cats in his home, but thanks to the cat cafés, he gets to hang out with his favorite furry buddies and spend quality time with them every day.
“There are 4 cat cafés in Kyoto and I have visited them all. There are probably over 100 cat cafés in Japan now,” said Marser.
“I love playing with cats, relaxing with one on my lap and having a conversation with another cat lover at the cat café.”
"My job is to be pampered and have fun." | photo by ©Marser
Many of these furry residents are taken in from the local shelters and some of them may be adoptable. They are staff at the café and their job is to play, nap, eat and be spoiled and pampered.
Marser has fallen in love with every single cat he has met, but one of them has particularly captivated his heart by afar.
“Her name is Himawari which means sunflower. She is the staff of Neko Kaigi. I love her.” She is always happy to see him come through the door. He will sit down and she will jump on his lap and keep him company.
Check out these lovely kitties that Marser met in different cat cafes. Photos courtesy of ©Marser.
Himawari looking for birdies | ©Marser
"It's time for a power nap!" | ©Marser
"It feels more cosy and snug napping with a buddy!" | ©Marser
"I am a mellow guy and I love to chill and relax." | ©Marser
Hinata catching some Zzzs | ©Marser
"Da Bird is MINE!" | ©Marser
"More nap time plz!" | ©Marser
"My name is Fu. I just turned 2 in April." | ©Marser
"I like to supervise guests and make sure they play under our rules." | ©Marser
"I am from a different cat cafe in Nara, Japan." | ©Marser
"Don't you want to come play with me? | ©Marser
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I wish we had cat cafes in America! Very nice photos.
i wish there were cat cafes in the U.S.!!
It would be HEAVEN to work at a Cat Cafe! Nobody would ever be crabby! Except maybe occasionally a tired kitty.
lounge kats
I would never leave a cat cafe, they'd have to force me out
Those were spectacular photos!
It would seem that in a country where space is so limited being able to keep a cat would work out, but it doesn't. such a shame.
But I guess the cats at the cat hotel love their lives.
How wonderful! I want to open one in NYC! I feel like it could be an issue having animals with food – - anyone have any insight?
Abby, I think for some reason the landlords are the issue which seems weird since the country seems to be full of cat lovers!
Those cats are gorgeous. My dream job is to work at a cat cafe!!
i wish they're all mine! lol
My Mommeh said if there was a cat cafe where she lives, she would go there all the time!
I WISH TO KISS ALL AND PLAY WITH THEM AS I PLAY WITH MY 4 CATS
Some of these cats look **exactly** like our tomcat. (Exactly as stupid.
) Just kitting. 
I wish we have cat cafe in the US, all the kitty is totally cute!
these cat pictures reminds me of my lost cat.i love them.i wish to the creator that he may take care of my cat.
I can't have cats at home too & I overcompensate by trying to making frens with all cats who cross my path. I would very much love to have a cat cafe to hang out at!!!!!
I wish there were cat cafes in Indoesia!!
They need to have cat cafes in the United States! My husband says we should open one
I live in Japan right now, and it’s essentially the same as in every other country – most apartment owners just ban pets altogether, even though most people would love to have even a gerbil. They’re afraid of that one irresponsible pet owner who spoils it for the majority of us. Luckily, there are things like cat cafes in Japan, although I haven’t gone to one because I feel they would make me homesick. Can’t wait to go home to my kitties and boyfriend back in Hawaii after my time here is up!