← A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

Season 5

15 episodes · 2026

  1. 1Aomori: Looking for Attention

    18 Jan 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  2. 2Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls

    25 Jan 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  3. 3Fukui: Cats Along the Shore

    01 Feb 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  4. 4Ehime: Cats in a Literary Town

    08 Feb 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  5. 5Sendai: In Deep Green

    15 Feb 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  6. 6Atami: Relaxing With Yoga

    07 Jun 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  7. 7Sado Island: Pathways and Folk Songs

    14 Jun 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  8. 8Oita: Warming Up in Yufuin

    21 Jun 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  9. 9Chiba: Matching Poses

    28 Jun 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  10. 10Shiga: Carefree in a Castle Town

    05 Jul 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  11. 11Tokyo: Cats in the Big City

    02 Aug 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  12. 12Nagano: Castles, Noodles, and Hot Springs

    09 Aug 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  13. 13Kurashiki: Feline Friends

    16 Aug 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  14. 14Nagasaki: Looking for Cats in the Hills

    23 Aug 2026 · 5 min

    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.

  15. 15Odawara: Cats in Pubs and Cafes

    30 Aug 2026 · 5 min

    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.