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Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan. On this unique trip around the country, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan (2022)

February. 11,2022

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A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

2022

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 3 : 2024

6 Episode

Episode 6 - Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea

July. 07,2024

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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Episode 5 - Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats

June. 09,2024

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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Episode 4 - Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen Resort

June. 02,2024

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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Episode 3 - Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean Air

May. 26,2024

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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Episode 2 - Yamanashi: Aiming for the Peak

May. 19,2024

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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Episode 1 - Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs

May. 12,2024

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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Seasons 2 : 2023

23 Episode

Seasons 1 : 2022

24 Episode

Director

Mitsuaki Iwago

Cast

Mitsuaki Iwago

Producted By

NHK Enterprises