Ohta-kun, Futa, Elf, Cowcow ... are four of the sixteen cats that live on the grounds of a temple at the foot of the mountains of Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. The former head priest began ...

Japan's obsessive love of cats isn’t anything ... is a sanctuary for cat enthusiasts. This cat-themed “temple” in Kyoto has real cats that “work” as priests who interact with visitors ...

As they travel through the province of Omi in Assassin's Creed Shadows, both Naoe and Yasuke can visit the cat island of ...

At 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!

Cats are seen as symbols of good luck in Japan. With their cultural significance from cat temples to cat “station attendants,” it’s no surprise that cat-themed products are incredibly popular. Aigan ...

Fresh off the back of Flow's ground-breaking Oscars win, The Cats of Gokogu Shrine offers another ... the erosion of its fishing industries amid Japan's modernisation. A distinct sense of place ...