A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

Season 3

20 episodes · May 12, 2024

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  • Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs
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    Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs

    May 12, 20245m

    We visit Japan's largest and oldest lake, Lake Biwa. A cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake. We meet another cat hiding among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

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  • Yamanashi: Aiming for the Peak
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    Yamanashi: Aiming for the Peak

    May 19, 20245m

    We take in Japan's tallest mountain, Mt. Fuji, and meet some cats on the way. A cat named Bond carries out top-secret missions at a peach orchard. Another cat patrols its home—a 100-year-old winery.

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  • Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean Air
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    Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean Air

    May 26, 20245m

    Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike.

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  • Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen Resort
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    Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen Resort

    Jun 2, 20245m

    We meet a cat who fearlessly patrols crocodile enclosures heated by onsen steam. At a shopping arcade, we encounter early rising cats and a tengu statue. We even meet cats who enjoy billiards!

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  • Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats
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    Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats

    Jun 9, 20245m

    Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site. We encounter cats—and also deer—who live at the temple. One cat keeps an eye on his owner's pickle shop. Another cat enjoys listening to flute music.

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  • Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea
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    Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea

    Jul 7, 20245m

    Cats show off their climbing skills at a spot overlooking the sea. On the island of Mushima, we meet a cat who takes us to a field of daffodils. The cats tease Iwago by hiding among the flowers.

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  • Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest
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    Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest

    Jul 14, 20245m

    A cat patrols the rice fields, but there's always time for a midday nap. At a vineyard, we get a tour from a cat named Pinot Noir! He's popular with visitors but always plays it cool.

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  • Chichibu: The Great Outdoors with Cats
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    Chichibu: The Great Outdoors with Cats

    Jul 21, 20245m

    Chichibu is a mountainous region with lots of natural beauty. Cats keep watch over a field of red spider lilies and even guide visitors through the mountains! We also meet a cat who lives at a shrine.

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  • Kagoshima: A Turtle, Tea Fields, and Cats
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    Kagoshima: A Turtle, Tea Fields, and Cats

    Jul 28, 20245m

    A local cat guides us to a fairy tale palace—or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace! Together with Iwago, we visit scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat.

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  • Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a Festival
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    Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a Festival

    Aug 4, 20245m

    A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers. Another cat takes a nap at an archery range! We meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition.

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  • Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps
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    Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps

    Sep 15, 20245m

    Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens. Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!

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  • Iwate: Land of History and Horses
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    Iwate: Land of History and Horses

    Sep 22, 20245m

    Chibita is a friendly cat who lives at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple, a World Heritage Site. Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses! At a rose garden, we meet handsome Kikujiro.

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  • Kagawa: A Cat Island Paradise
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    Kagawa: A Cat Island Paradise

    Sep 29, 20245m

    Sanagijima Island is home to lots of free-roaming cats. Kuji rests on some cool shrine steps. Other cats hang out close to the sea, carefully making their way along a seawall. What are they doing?

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  • Tsugaru: A Playful Autumn
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    Tsugaru: A Playful Autumn

    Oct 6, 20245m

    Ricky was born in an apple orchard. It's a perfect playground for mischievous kittens! Peh spends the autumn in golden rice fields, hiding and hunting grasshoppers. Watch out for his pounce!

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  • Fukui: Tojinbo Cliffs and Lacquerware
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    Fukui: Tojinbo Cliffs and Lacquerware

    Oct 13, 20245m

    Kuro fearlessly patrols the rugged and rocky Tojinbo Cliffs and the nearby shopping street. Quu lives at a lacquerware workshop. She makes her owner's legs fall asleep when she sits on his lap!

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  • Hakodate: The Bounties of a Seaside City
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    Hakodate: The Bounties of a Seaside City

    Nov 3, 20245m

    The seaside town of Hakodate has long flourished as a port. One savvy cat waits by a fisherman, hoping he'll share his catch! We meet more local cats at a fish market and a historic graveyard.

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  • Karuizawa: A Relaxing Summer Retreat
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    Karuizawa: A Relaxing Summer Retreat

    Nov 10, 20245m

    Karuizawa is cool even in summer, making it a popular resort town. We meet local cats at a fashionable home goods shop and a restaurant in a remodeled folk home. They're sure to bring in customers!

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  • Yamagata: A Glimpse of Japanese Beauty
    S3E18

    Yamagata: A Glimpse of Japanese Beauty

    Nov 17, 20245m

    We visit a cat at a serene temple garden with a 500-year history. Then, we encounter cats with artisan owners, including a knitting expert and a man who hand carves shogi (Japanese chess) pieces.

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  • Aichi: A Cat Temple and Ceramics
    S3E19

    Aichi: A Cat Temple and Ceramics

    Nov 24, 20245m

    At a temple once believed to have been home to a dragon, we meet 20 playful cats. They show off their favorite spots and play together. Next, we visit Tokoname and meet a real-life beckoning cat!

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  • Ibaraki: Cats in a Surfer's Paradise
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    Ibaraki: Cats in a Surfer's Paradise

    Dec 1, 20245m

    A cat hangs out with her owners, a family of surfers who run a beach café. This cool cat gets along with her family's dog, too! Next, we meet a shy cat at a surfboard and skateboard shop.

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