A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Season 4
202515 episodes
Episode 1
Tottori: Quiet Mountain Villages
Jun 22, 20255m
We meet cats whose owner grows plants used to make cloth in a traditional way. Another cat, Lock, lives at a temple. He takes part in sutra reading and is practically the chief priest's assistant!
Episode 2
Saga: Floating Torii Gates and Imari Ware
Jun 29, 20255m
Cats live near three torii gates in the sea. The beach changes at low tide. We also meet a cat who lives in a pottery production area. She's allowed in all the shops and even inspects the merchandise.
Episode 3
Hokkaido: Furano's Play Areas
Jul 6, 20255m
Furano is full of vast wheat fields. For a local farmer's cat, it's the perfect place to hunt or go for a run. We meet two cats who live at an inn and love to play on the exposed hot water pipes.
Episode 4
Gifu: A Castle and a Post Town
Jul 13, 20255m
A cat patrols Ogaki Castle and has a special place where he cools off on hot days. In Magome-juku, a 400-year-old post town, two cats live at a souvenir store. We capture an unexpected interaction!
Episode 5
Kumamoto: Food and Exercise on Yushima
Jul 20, 20255m
Yushima is a cat island only four kilometers around. Hungry cats gather at the port for fresh fish, including a talkative kitten. A cat lives at the local school and watches over the eight students.
Episode 6
Kamakura: Local Favorites
Aug 31, 20255m
We meet Kiiro, a cat who draws admirers whenever he goes out for a stroll. Children and adults alike gather to scratch his head. We also visit a beauty salon where a cat provides customer service!
Episode 7
Hiroshima: Hills and Slopes
Sep 7, 20255m
Three energetic kittens love playing on the roof of a building by sliding down the slope and pouncing on dead leaves. In a seaside town, a cat named Kinako leads us to a beautiful scenic spot.
Episode 8
Akita: Good Manners Even Between Friends
Sep 14, 20255m
Mack the cat lives among vast fields with two Akita dogs. They're friends and always make up after a spat. Meanwhile, a mother cat and her son love their owner but are quick to fight with each other.
Episode 9
Yamaguchi: Surrounded by Green
Sep 21, 20255m
Castle ruins are a local cat's favorite spot for a stroll, though he somehow gets a stick caught in his collar. Meanwhile, a cat and dog living in a bookstore go to sleep as soon as the store opens.
Episode 10
Osaka: Steeped in Tradition
Sep 28, 20255m
A wood carving workshop makes decorations for festival floats. It's also home to Leo, a cat who spends his days with the artisans. Another cat, Konatsu, lives in an old house with a tea master.
Episode 11
Kyoto: Happy Reunions
Nov 2, 20255m
Photographer Iwago Mitsuaki reunites with cats from his past! He meets Kurobe, a temple cat, for the first time in six years. He then visits a seaside town to see Ponzu for the first time in twelve.
Episode 12
Yamanashi: Cats and Grapes
Nov 9, 20255m
Saburo the cat lives in a lovely vineyard, but her rival Shiroo is nearby. Can they get along? Meanwhile, another cat lives peacefully in a workshop that makes and repairs Buddhist statues.
Episode 13
Kagawa: Cats Along a Pilgrimage Route
Nov 16, 20255m
We head to Yashima, where the local boss cat leads us to a temple along the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The temple grounds are home to cats that nap, play, and greet pilgrims and other visitors.
Episode 14
Aizu: Love Your Neighbor
Nov 23, 20255m
Two herb farmers' cats live next door to each other. Their relationship is tense due to a past fight. At Takeya Kannonji Temple, the chief priest lives with four cats that always stay by his side.
Episode 15
Tokyo: Shinjuku Never Sleeps
Nov 30, 20255m
We spend a day with the cats of Shinjuku Golden-Gai, a retro bar district in Tokyo. One cat goes on a quiet morning patrol. At night, customers visit a bar where they can drink with two cats.