Yahoo: The ‘lucky’ Japanese cats with their own fan club and shrine
Cats have been an ever-present part of Japanese culture for hundreds of years: sometimes cherished as devoted protectors of Buddhist scriptures, other times feared as devious yokai (supernatural ...
KENS: More than 100 cats call Japanese Island home, have shrine honoring them
More than 100 cats call Japanese Island home, have shrine honoring them
Express & Star: Shrine honours cats on Japanese island where felines outnumber humans
kcra.com: The Japanese city where cats with hooked and bent tails are thought to bring good luck
The Japanese city where cats with hooked and bent tails are thought to bring good luck
DEAR PET TALK: I love cats and I love animé. What Japanese names do you suggest for a cat? -HELLO KITTY DEAR HELLO KITTY: Well, you’ve just named the most famous, the most global Japanese cat name ...
What's with all the cats in Japanese literature? In the few books I have read, one thing has grabbed my attention again and again—the presence of feline characters, especially cats, on the covers.
Japan Today: Japanese cat island reveals all its cats will soon be gone
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Chicago Tribune: In Japan, cats are all the rage — at dogs’ expense
Cats are all the rage in Japan these days — bookstores are lined with dozens of photo books featuring cute little felines, and they’re popular online as well. The furry things are also gaining ground ...