A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

Season 3

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!

Where to Watch A Cat's-Eye View of Japan • Season 3

20 Episodes

Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs
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Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon DogsWe 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.
Yamanashi: Aiming for the Peak
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Yamanashi: Aiming for the PeakWe 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.
Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean Air
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Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean AirTokushima 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.
Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen Resort
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Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen ResortWe 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!
Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats
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Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and CatsTodaiji 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.
Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea
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Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland SeaCats 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.
Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest
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Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall HarvestA 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.
Chichibu: The Great Outdoors with Cats
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Chichibu: The Great Outdoors with CatsChichibu 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.
Kagoshima: A Turtle, Tea Fields, and Cats
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Kagoshima: A Turtle, Tea Fields, and CatsA 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.
Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a Festival
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Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a FestivalA 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.
Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps
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Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in LapsMama 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!
Iwate: Land of History and Horses
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Iwate: Land of History and HorsesChibita 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.
Kagawa: A Cat Island Paradise
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Kagawa: A Cat Island ParadiseSanagijima 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?
Tsugaru: A Playful Autumn
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Tsugaru: A Playful AutumnRicky 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!
Fukui: Tojinbo Cliffs and Lacquerware
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Fukui: Tojinbo Cliffs and LacquerwareKuro 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!
Hakodate: The Bounties of a Seaside City
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Hakodate: The Bounties of a Seaside CityThe 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.
Karuizawa: A Relaxing Summer Retreat
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Karuizawa: A Relaxing Summer RetreatKaruizawa 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!
Yamagata: A Glimpse of Japanese Beauty
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Yamagata: A Glimpse of Japanese BeautyWe 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.
Aichi: A Cat Temple and Ceramics
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Aichi: A Cat Temple and CeramicsAt 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!
Ibaraki: Cats in a Surfer's Paradise
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Ibaraki: Cats in a Surfer's ParadiseA 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.