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A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

2022 - 5 seasons 102 eps

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New episode November 15, 2026

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5 min

S5 · E1 · Jan 18, 2026

Aomori: Looking for Attention Episode 1

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.

5 min

S5 · E2 · Jan 25, 2026

Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls Episode 2

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.

5 min

S5 · E3 · Feb 1, 2026

Fukui: Cats Along the Shore Episode 3

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.

5 min

S5 · E4 · Feb 8, 2026

Ehime: Cats in a Literary Town Episode 4

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 min

S5 · E5 · Feb 15, 2026

Sendai: In Deep Green Episode 5

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.

5 min

S5 · E6 · Jun 7, 2026

Atami: Relaxing With Yoga Episode 6

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.

5 min

S5 · E7 · Jun 14, 2026

Sado Island: Pathways and Folk Songs Episode 7

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.

5 min

S5 · E8 · Jun 21, 2026

Oita: Warming Up in Yufuin Episode 8

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.

5 min

S5 · E9 · Jun 28, 2026

Chiba: Matching Poses Episode 9

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.

5 min

S5 · E10 · Jul 5, 2026

Shiga: Carefree in a Castle Town Episode 10

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.

5 min

S5 · E11 · Aug 2, 2026

Tokyo: Cats in the Big City Episode 11

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.

5 min

S5 · E12 · Aug 9, 2026

Nagano: Castles, Noodles, and Hot Springs Episode 12

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.

5 min

S5 · E13 · Aug 16, 2026

Kurashiki: Feline Friends Episode 13

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.

5 min

S5 · E14 · Aug 23, 2026

Nagasaki: Looking for Cats in the Hills Episode 14

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.

5 min

S5 · E15 · Aug 30, 2026

Odawara: Cats in Pubs and Cafes Episode 15

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.

5 min

S5 · E16 · Oct 18, 2026

Fukuoka: Itoshima's Tropical Shores Episode 16

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.

5 min

S5 · E17 · Oct 25, 2026

Hokkaido: Draft Horses and Trucks Episode 17

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!

5 min

S5 · E18 · Nov 1, 2026

Aichi: Cats and Calligraphy Episode 18

Rio lives at Ryugakuin Temple. He's always with the chief priest, whether his owner is chanting sutras or writing calligraphy. Kurosuke, a cafe cat, helps customers relax.

5 min

S5 · E19 · Nov 8, 2026

Gunma: A Lake and Silk Thread Episode 19

Chacha lives at a shop that sits right on Lake Haruna. He walks along the lakeshore, guiding us to some beautiful views. Komachi lives with a silk farmer and watches as she spins silk thread.

S5 · E20

Yamanashi: Crystals and Gardens Episode 20

Nov 15, 2026

20 episodes in Season 5

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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!

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劇場版岩合光昭の世界ネコ歩きコトラ家族と世界のいいコたち

劇場版　岩合光昭の世界ネコ歩き　あるがままに、水と大地のネコ家族

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Mitsuaki Iwago

Total runtime 8h 30m · Episode length 5 min · Type Documentary

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Premiered

February 11, 2022

Latest episode

November 8, 2026

Next episode

November 15, 2026

Status

Airing

Network

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Country

Japan

Type

Documentary

Episode length

5 min

Total runtime

8h 30m

Original language

English

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Japan

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Japanese

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