In Japan, besides finding cats at cafe, they are everywhere from small shops to various stores. Cats symbolize good fortune in the Japanese culture. Stores often place a Maneki Neko (Beckoning Cat) statue or ornament at the front door as a way to bring in more customers. Many cats get to run the store or [...]
Shelter cats from Animal Friends Niigata (Animal Friends Japan, part of JEARS) in Japan brought love and warmth to a sick rescue dog as she slowly worked her way back to health. “Nellie had been lying, unable to move, by the side of the road for two days before being taken in to the hokenjo,” [...]
A Japanese photographer named Fubirai has been documenting lives of cats in the Fukuoka prefecture, situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu in Japan. He takes regular trips to the area where most residents rely on fishing for a living. They share a beautiful relationship with the cats. When fishermen return from the sea, there [...]
Wraith is one of the kitties that were found in a disaster area in Japan. He was at the end of his rope, but thanks to a group of rescuers who are dedicated to saving furry animals in disaster areas of Japan, Wraith made an incredible comeback in just nine days after his rescue. Full [...]
When there are fishermen on an island in Japan, they always seem to have a group of loyal feline followers. Like the Cat Island in Tashirojima, cats are treated with love and respect by the fishermen in Fukuoka prefecture, situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu in Japan. The cats are welcome [...]
Japanese Media Response reported on April 4 that most of the cats on Tashirojima (cat island) have survived. Tsuyoshi from Japan visited the island and took photos and videos last week. He saw quite a few cats there. Though most of the cats survived, he noticed there was a slight decrease in the number of cats, [...]
Pupu, a 5 year old ginger girl is the second oldest kitty in her home. She is living with four other furry friends in a family that absolutely adores cats. Pupu is very gentle, calm and friendly, but every now and then she likes to show off her quirky side to entertain the family. She [...]
