A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Season 5
202617 episodes
Episode 1
Aomori: Looking for Attention
Jan 18, 20265m
A scallop fisherman's cat, Miya, keeps watch while her owner is at sea. Once he's back, Miya's ready to cuddle. Meanwhile, a cat in Hachinohe City sits on her owner's newspaper to get his attention.
Episode 2
Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls
Jan 25, 20265m
Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town. Meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls. She keeps the staff company.
Episode 3
Fukui: Cats Along the Shore
Feb 1, 20265m
Ran lives with wakame divers and watches over their daily work. If neighboring cat Fukusuke comes over, Ran goes on high alert. Pei lives at an inn near the lakeshore and is popular with customers.
Episode 4
Ehime: Cats in a Literary Town
Feb 8, 20265m
Matsuyama City was once home to author Natsume Soseki. Two cats living there show us a beautiful garden and other historical scenery. At a temple, a cat gets breakfast from a monk and naps in a tree.
Episode 5
Sendai: In Deep Green
Feb 15, 20265m
Kotaro likes to go for walks near the mausoleum for Date Masamune, a famous historical lord. Komimi, who lives in a glass workshop, has a surprising spot where she likes to drink water.
Episode 6
Atami: Relaxing With Yoga
Jun 7, 20265m
Oolong lives at a guesthouse in Atami, a city nestled between the mountains and the sea. Elsewhere, six cats live in a house with an ocean view. They sometimes sit in on their owner's yoga lessons.
Episode 7
Sado Island: Pathways and Folk Songs
Jun 14, 20265m
On Sado Island, Shine is interested in Maro. How will she respond today? Momoko is a beauty parlor cat who's popular with customers. She joins her owner at a folk music practice session.
Episode 8
Oita: Warming Up in Yufuin
Jun 21, 20265m
Yufuin District is known for hot springs. Meme lives at a temple and loves to sunbathe with the chief priest. Mari likes to relax in baskets or on top of manhole covers. Fuku lives at a sake brewery.
Episode 9
Chiba: Matching Poses
Jun 28, 20265m
Kojiro lives in a nashi pear orchard and is good at climbing trees. Warawara lives in the mountains and is friends with dogs. She plays with them on shared walks before napping together.
Episode 10
Shiga: Carefree in a Castle Town
Jul 5, 20265m
Nyan lives in a porcelain workshop near Hikone Castle. He stays near his beloved owner during work time. Kuro lives at a temple that she patrols daily. She strikes a dramatic pose during her nap.
Episode 11
Tokyo: Cats in the Big City
Aug 2, 20265m
Umekichi spends his time roaming through Ryogoku, a neighborhood that's the home of sumo. Chaou lives in an apartment that was part of an Olympic Village. He relaxes in a room overlooking the city.
Episode 12
Nagano: Castles, Noodles, and Hot Springs
Aug 9, 20265m
Fuku-chan is popular with tourists visiting Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure. Elsewhere, five cats live in a restaurant offering green soba noodles. Mya-chan lives at an inn in a hot spring area.
Episode 13
Kurashiki: Feline Friends
Aug 16, 20265m
A cat rides his owner's shoulder through Kurashiki, a city known for its beautiful white-walled storehouses. Friends Mikan and Mame visit a shop for a meal and even offer the shopkeeper some help.
Episode 14
Nagasaki: Looking for Cats in the Hills
Aug 23, 20265m
Francine rests on the steps of Oura Cathedral, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see short and bent tails common among Nagasaki cats. And one cat sits in an unusual spot overlooking the city.
Episode 15
Odawara: Cats in Pubs and Cafes
Aug 30, 20265m
Gorokichi goes for slow, relaxed walks during the day and sits with his owner at a pub in the evening. Madara lives at a cafe on a hill overlooking the ocean. She enjoys playing among cherry blossoms.
Episode 16
Fukuoka: Itoshima's Tropical Shores
Oct 18, 20265m
Itoshima is a tropical city along the coast. Popoki lives at an art studio with an artist from Hawaii. He watches over his owner's work. On Himeshima Island, cats live right on the water.
Episode 17
Hokkaido: Draft Horses and Trucks
Oct 25, 20265m
Torao lives on a ranch for draft horses and naps in a quiet spot. Socks lives at a produce transportation business. He's so popular at the office that he's considered the company vice president!