1x69 - Costa Rica

February 1, 2019

Iwago traveled to Costa Rica in Central America, a country blessed with clear blue seas and skies and abundant nature. He came across a black and white female cat on a deserted beach as the sun rose. "She's quite beautiful," Iwago thought, and immediately began filming her. When he visited the house where she lives, he found breakfast on the dining table, and the cat was given a traditional Costa Rican meal made from rice and beans. He also came across a boy doting on a kitten at a coffee plantation. The boy loves to climb trees with the kitten. Why? He also filmed cats on a beautiful ranch.

1x70 - Jamaica

March 1, 2019

1x71 - Okinawa Kudaka Island

April 5, 2019

Iwago Mitsuaki, an animal photographer who has photographed cats all over the world, visited Kudaka Island in Okinawa in response to viewers' requests to see Japanese cats. He met a one-year-old cat on the cape, and although it was still small, it wandered everywhere on the island. The cat surprised Iwago by using a 100-year-old banyan tree as its playground and going right to the water's edge on the beach to play. Iwago also photographed cats in the daily lives of the island's people, including cats at a fishing port and cats that play with the sound of the sanshin (three-stringed instrument).

1x72 - New Zealand

May 3, 2019

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to New Zealand. He wanted to see sheep, kiwis, and the lives of cats in this rugby powerhouse country. When he visited the rugby players, he saw a cat playing with a rugby ball. It seems that its unconventional movements are fun. When he visited a sheep farm, he found that there were only 15 cats there, but there was a reason unique to this country. At a kiwi farm, he was surprised by the beautiful coat of a large 13-year-old male cat considering its age. He also photographed cats in a lovely resort area.

1x73 - Myanmar

June 7, 2019

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visited Inle Lake in Myanmar. There is a temple on the lake, where people live with the water. Perhaps because of the teachings of caring for animals, cats roam freely in the temple hall. When Iwago found out that the cat did not have a name, he became its godfather. The abundant water in the lake is used to grow melons and eggplants. Nyan patrols to protect the crops from rats. Fishing involves going out to sea to set nets, with the cat on board the boat. He also met cats at a workshop that makes folk crafts.

1x74 - Burgundy, France

July 5, 2019

Wine-loving animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to Burgundy, France, hoping to see vineyards and cats. He first encountered cats at an old castle in a beautiful little village. He was delighted that the village scenery and cats made for picturesque photos no matter where he took them. He then went to the vineyards where wine enthusiasts covet. Here the cats patrol and sharpen their claws on wooden posts. The cats then went to a wine cellar where they posed with 30,000 bottles waiting to be shipped behind them. He also photographed cats on street corners and in the countryside.

1x75 - Seattle, USA

August 9, 2019

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels to Seattle. While IT companies, mail-order businesses and other businesses have sprung up here, the city is also blessed with such lush greenery that it is nicknamed the Emerald City. Amid the greenery, he spots cats strolling around wearing colorful bandanas and a fuzzy white cat lurking in the bushes in a residential area. He also photographs cats in the great outdoors. He travels to the Olympic Peninsula, west of Seattle. In a forest surrounded by mountains, he meets some cats led by a girl who is skilled at imitating animal sounds. He even has a sound-imitating battle with the girl, Iwago.

1x76 - Victoria, Canada

September 6, 2019

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to Victoria, Canada. A white cat suddenly climbed onto his head, but he started off in high spirits, saying it looked like a cloud was riding on it. Victoria is home to many gardens, and it was the season when beautiful flowers were in full bloom. Iwago, who uses cats and flowers as his motif, had a fun location shoot. In a residential area, he came face to face with a cat and a deer, which he successfully photographed. "Victoria is amazing. Flowers, sun, cats, and wild animals. They're all together." Iwago was deeply moved.

1x77 - Romantic Road in Germany

October 4, 2019

The setting for the World Cat Walk is the Romantic Road that runs through southern Germany. In Dinkelsbühel, a popular cat warmly welcomes and sees off travelers at a hotel that dates back to the 16th century. In the circular city of Nördlingen, cats greet tourists at the observation deck of a towering tower. In Schwangau Castle, there is a princely cat. The end of the road is Füssen. A cat that the team encountered in a square is very greedy, begging for food from customers at a bar. Iwago-san resisted the urge to drink a beer while filming.

1x78 - Mongolia

November 1, 2019

Mongolia, among the vast grasslands and clear blue skies, there is a cat among the nomads who live there. He patrols with a red talismanic cloth around his neck. There are many mice on the grasslands, so cats are an indispensable presence. The horsehead fiddle is an essential part of Mongolian folk music, and when we visit a player, we find a white cat there. The cat is enchanted by the Mongolian tunes. Terelj National Park is a popular tourist destination where you can stay overnight and enjoy horseback riding. The cat here loves riding horses, and enjoys hopping around in people's arms.

1x79 - Kamakura

December 6, 2019

Iwago's favorite cat lives on Zaimokuza Beach in Kamakura. He first met the cat two years ago and fell in love with its plump body and yellow fur immediately. It's a popular cat on the beach, and people come to see it from far away, not just locals. After a typhoon hit the Japanese archipelago, he was worried about Iwago, so he went to visit the beach. In Kamakura, he also took photos at Meigetsuin Temple and Manpukuji Temple, and was happy to see that the cats were being well taken care of. He also encountered cats at a jazz cafe on Komachi-dori and a beauty salon in Hayama.

1x80 - Athens

January 9, 2020

Iwago, who has photographed cats all over the world, wanted to visit previous Olympic venues in 2020 to see how the cats live there. He chose Athens, where the first modern Olympic Games were held. Upon entering the stadium, he found the spectator seats made entirely of marble, and was greeted by a calico cat. The town, home to people who had migrated from the Greek islands, has white-walled alleyways, a place that cats would surely love. Here he photographed the wonderful lives of kind people and cats.

1x81 - Rome

February 6, 2020

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki searches for cats in Rome, the site of the Olympic Games. He encounters a cat on the marathon course where barefoot runner Abebe ran. The course is made of rough cobblestones, but the cat seems to be comfortable. The cats in Rome's downtown area are a bit wary, and it's difficult to get close. In the end, he manages to get within two meters, but it takes three hours. Other unique cats that make an appearance include the cats on the canoeing lake, the cats in the city in the sky, and Iwago's favorite cat in the mysterious courtyard.

1x82 - Sydney

March 6, 2020

Sydney was the site of the 2000 Olympic Games. It was here that we met a gold medalist from the Games and his cat. We discovered a cat walking on the water at the yacht harbor. We learned that it was training hard for a certain competition. Surfing is popular in Australia, and there was a popular cat staying at a guesthouse where surfers gather. We discovered a cat trail in a residential area, and saw some amusing interactions between a boss cat and a younger one. We also photographed a cat and an Australian black ibis on a street corner, revealing that Sydney is a big city, yet rich in nature.

1x83 - Barcelona

April 7, 2020

This time on our World Cat Walk, we visit Barcelona. Iwago wanted to photograph cats alongside Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia, and he found the perfect spot to surpass his expectations. In the old town, he found a sociable cat in an atmospheric second-hand bookstore. It's a beckoning cat that quickly becomes friends with people passing by. On a green hill, he found a cat he liked and ended up giving it a name. In Barcelona, ​​an artist doted on cats. He photographed cats playing in the artist's studio and cats listening to music being played.

1x84 - Los Angeles

June 9, 2020

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to Los Angeles. Under the blue sky, he met an artist cat on a terrace along the coast. Los Angeles is synonymous with Hollywood, and celebrities' homes are home to celebrity cats, whose names are surprising. He discovered a cat next to a cactus at a resort in the desert. He then went to the world of art, which has recently become a hot topic on social media, where he met a mother and her kitten who live as if they are protecting this land. Iwago was touched by the sight of a young volunteer spending time on top of a giant mountain of art.

1x85 - Fuji and Shizuoka

July 28, 2020

Wanting to photograph cats in a setting with Mt. Fuji in the background, Iwago first heads to a ranch on the Asagiri Plateau, which spreads out on the west side of the mountain. There he meets a beautiful calico cat with lovely eyes, a beauty who loves to play in nature. He also searches for cats at a fishing port on the Izu Peninsula, where he encounters cats taking naps and begging fishermen for fish while taking in the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. At Lover's Cape, he is reunited with a souvenir shop's mascot cat for the first time in 10 years, and his white fur makes him feel the passage of time. He also encounters cats at temples, tea fields, and a fishing pond fed by underground water from Mt. Fuji.

1x86 - Aizu and Fukushima

September 29, 2020

Aizu is the setting for this journey to meet wonderful cats. When we visit Ouchijuku, we see a black cat in a souvenir shop. It's the third generation mascot cat. In Aizuwakamatsu, we are surprised to see a cat eating from a beautiful bowl at an Aizu lacquer shop. When we visit an old shrine, we are greeted by a white cat, who we haven't seen in four years. We photograph beautiful hydrangeas and cats. In Kitakata, we are reunited with a chubby cat, who joins us on a long walk. We also meet wonderful cats at temples and herb gardens.

1x87 - Boso and Chiba

October 27, 2020

This time, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki heads to Boso in Chiba Prefecture. First, he encounters a unique black cat on the coast facing Tokyo Bay. It took up residence about a year ago and was named for its behavior. There are two cats at Kazusa-Ushiku Station. They pop in and out of the stationmaster's office, greet passengers on the platform, and Iwago is amazed at how professional-level they are at petting the cats. He then discovers a calico cat leisurely patrolling among the rice terraces in the mountains. He also photographs cats living in an old house and cats in a pear orchard after the harvest.

1x88 - Miura Peninsula

November 24, 2020

The setting for this journey in search of encounters with wonderful cats is the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture. First, on the rocks of Jogashima, we meet a gentle male cat named Ito who has called the area his territory for over 10 years. The Miura Peninsula is also known as a vegetable producing area, and when we visit a radish farm, we come across a cat who brings comfort to the family. Yokosuka is the gateway to the sea, and we visit a cafe with a wooden catwalk and foreign goods where we come across a British breed of cat living there. We also encounter unique cats at an ornamental fish shop, a shrine, and in the forest.

1x89 - Kawagoe and Chichibu

December 7, 2020

This trip to meet wonderful cats takes us to Kawagoe and Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture. Every morning at 6am, a meow can be heard on Kawagoe's Bell Street. When the sound of the bell is heard, people nearby start having breakfast. At a long-established soy sauce store, there is a cat with charming green eyes. At a soba restaurant in Nagatoro, known for its river boat rides, a meow seems content to be pampered by customers. Then, as we head to the remains of the open-cut mine where the copper of the Wadokaichin mine was extracted, we meet a cat guiding us. We also capture on camera cats playing in a flower field overlooking the beautiful Chichibu mountain range.

1x90 - Sanuki and Kagawa

January 5, 2021

This time on our journey to meet wonderful cats, we visit Sanuki and Kagawa. First, early in the morning, we come across some cute kittens on the stone steps of Kotohira Shrine. Sanuki is known for its udon noodles. Iwago really wanted to photograph a cat eating udon. He heard that a certain udon restaurant had a mascot cat, so he went to visit. Yashima-ji Temple, which has ties to the Sanuki-born Kobo Daishi Kukai, has cats living in various locations. We captured them playing in their own way on camera. We also filmed in a traditional craftsman's workshop and at Omusubi Mountain.

1x91 - Aki and Hiroshima

February 2, 2021

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki goes on a journey to meet wonderful cats, this time in Aki and Hiroshima. First up is Miyajima, where he finds a cat in a slightly strange place. Onomichi has recently been the talk of the town for its cats. Sensing a cat's gaze at a popular spot in the city, Iwago discovers three kittens on a roof. They are brothers, only three months old. One of them does something unexpected. In Tomonoura, with its calm waves and beautiful scenery on the Seto Inland Sea, a cat he meets in an alleyway shows him around the port. He also takes photos in Takehara, Aki's Little Kyoto

1x92 - Nikko, Nasu, Shiobara

April 13, 2021

This time, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visits Nikko, Nasu and Shiobara. At Lake Chuzenji, he meets a cat family that is fed with seasonal smelt. A cat at a shrine in Imaichi has impressive whiskers but is a bit timid, hiding when a strong-looking cat appears. At the Nasu hot springs, where a tengu (a long-nosed snake) is said to have healed its wounds, cats love to walk through the steam. At Shiobara hot springs, he is surprised by a cat playing hide-and-seek in a limestone cave, and at Nasu Highlands, he is surprised by an elderly cat that draws energy from the forest. He meets cats that live together with people and nature.

1x93 - Shimanto and Tosashimizu

May 4, 2021

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visits Shimanto City and Tosashimizu City in Kochi Prefecture. He encounters a white male cat on a sunken bridge over the Shimanto River, said to be the last pure river in Japan. While photographing cats at a shrine in Shimanto City, he discovers Iwago's name on a stone fence. The Iwago family are originally from Kochi. The cats at a food shop in Tosashimizu City that uses bonito flakes, a local specialty, love the bonito flakes' dashi stock. At Tatsukushi Coast, famous for its strangely shaped rocks, he encounters two female cats who live together in harmony. Iwago is very satisfied with his trip to Kochi in spring to see the cats and cherry blossoms.

1x94 - Fukuoka - Genkai Sea and Hibiki Sea -

June 8, 2021

This time, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki searches for cats on the islands and seaside towns of the Genkai-nada and Hibiki-nada Seas in Fukuoka Prefecture. On Himeshima, which floats in the Genkai-nada Sea, Iwago comes across a cat that he likes at the port in the morning and gives it a name. The boss cat of a shopping street in Kitakyushu is not good at fighting, but he is a caring leader. On Ainoshima Island in the Hibiki-nada Sea, he comes across a cat looking out to sea on the sandy beach. Here too, Iwago gives it a name. He also photographs cats on Chishima Island and the Itoshima Peninsula. Finally, he returns to Himeshima and is moved by the sight of the cats living tough lives in the twilight.

1x95 - In the scent of downtown Tokyo

June 15, 2021

Iwago Mitsuaki, an animal photographer born and raised in Tokyo, photographs cats living among the scents of Tokyo's downtown area. At a shrine in Asakusa known for its maneki-neko (beckoning cat), he meets a cat said to be the goddess of good fortune and gets off to an auspicious start. In Asakusa, he also photographs the mascot cat of a comedy hall and a mother and baby cat at a long-established lantern shop. In Shibamata, Katsushika, he has a dramatic encounter. It turns out that a kitten he photographed on the approach to Taishakuten Temple once lived in the same shop. Iwago was delighted to be able to photograph two generations of cats, but...

1x96 - In Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood

June 22, 2021

This is the second in a series of photographs of cats in Tokyo by animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki. He searches for cats in familiar places in Shinjuku Ward, where he lived until recently, and in places he hasn't seen in a long time. His familiar Kagurazaka is known as a red-light district, but it is lined with atmospheric cobblestone streets and rows of traditional houses. The cat that patrols the area every day is a cat from a nearby cafe. The mother cat now lives in a nearby beauty salon, but there is a reason for that. Iwago visited Shinjuku Golden Gai for the first time in 50 years, and there was a bar where people and cats can interact.

1x97 - Iwate

July 6, 2021

The journey to meet wonderful cats takes us to Iwate Prefecture. We meet a sweet kitty at a farm in Shizukuishi Town, looking up at Mt. Iwate. The cat at the restaurant is very stylish, with its white body and white flowers matching it. He always grooms his fur, which he is proud of. In Tono City, a village of folk tales, we film the mysterious relationship between two male cats, and also photograph a cute newborn kitten. At Chusonji Temple, the cats guide us around the temple surrounded by greenery. Iwago was very satisfied to meet so many cute cats in Iwate's lush nature.

1x98 - Tokyo Tama

August 10, 2021

In February 2021, he photographed a calico cat crossing the river on the riverbank in Akiruno City, using a fallen log as a bridge. At a riding club in Hachioji City, he encounters a cat that lives happily with the horses, and in Akishima City, he meets a cat that lives with a supercar in a garage. In Okutama Town, he chases a large male cat drinking spring water from the mountains. And at a temple in Akiruno City where plum blossoms are in bloom, he encounters a cat that seems to have attained enlightenment. The seasons come around again and it is June. At the temple, where the plum trees are bearing fruit, he is reunited with the cat.

1x99 - Traditional Life and Cats ~Europe~

August 17, 2021

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki continues to travel around the world to meet wonderful cats. He has visited Europe the most. He believes this is because cats are part of European history. He has always been fascinated by cats who live with people who value tradition. In this issue, he will introduce European cats all at once. He met forest fairy-like cats in Athens, Tuscany, Germany, Switzerland, Burgundy, Barcelona and Ireland.

1x100 - Hakodate

September 7, 2021

I've come all the way to Hakodate! ▽At a temple overlooking the sea from its gate, I meet a cat patrolling the grounds. In fact, it is in this very place that a ruthless territorial dispute between cats is taking place. ▽In the grass, I find a burrow full of kittens. Will Iwago-san be able to make friends with the kittens? ▽A cat living on the beach where sea urchins are caught. Does it eat tuna?

1x101 - Karuizawa

September 28, 2021

There is a cat in front of a church surrounded by trees. The cat licks at Iwago's camera as he tries to take a photo. Perhaps the cat sensed the scent of its friend from the camera, which has been photographing cats all over the world. You will meet unique cats in unique shops in Karuizawa, including a candle shop with over a thousand candles on display and a restaurant renovated from an old house. You will also meet cats enjoying their time at a villa. And in a cabbage field, you will film a "cat guarding the fields." Narrated by Miyazaki Aoi.

1x102 - Wakayama

October 10, 2021

At the fishing port, we discover a three-generation cat family. The two-month-old kittens are adorable. Mr. Iwago says to the mother cat who is struggling to raise them, "You're so great." ▽The cat who lives in a seaside cafe loves being near the stone oven. He spends his time relaxing while listening to the smell of baking bread. ▽We also see cats strolling the stone steps of the Kumano Kodo trail, cats using the former training grounds of Shugendo as their playground, and cats spending their time in tangerine fields, old houses, and diving shops. ▽Narrated by Tsukamoto Takashi

1x103 - Light, Color and Nyan ~Latin America~

October 26, 2021

The film was shot mainly at the "Day of the Dead" festival in Mexico, similar to the Japanese Obon festival, coffee plantations in Costa Rica, and beaches in resort areas in Jamaica. It's as if the energy of the sun is being transmitted to people and cats. Narrated by Takashi Tsukamoto.

1x104 - Toyama

November 2, 2021

In Imizu city, you'll encounter a mother cat and her kitten. It's adorable to see them basking together in the sun. You'll also see a cat who serves as the "vice captain" of a sightseeing boat. In Nanto city, you'll walk through a town packed with woodcarving workshops. Real cats coexist with these wooden cats, which are displayed here and there around town. In Nyuzen town, you'll find a mother cat and her kitten enjoying the scent of ripe rice. You'll also see cats from vineyards, hot springs, and metal casting towns. The narrator is Tatekawa Shinosuke, a rakugo performer from Toyama prefecture.

1x105 - Yamagata

December 7, 2021

An island of ring-tailed lemurs. The females are stronger than the males, and a female named "Lacey" reigns as the boss. ▽The island features squirrel monkeys whose behavior is just like humans, Inca terns with interesting whiskers, white tigers who play together, mouflons that clash their horns violently, and wild-tempered African buffaloes. ▽The narrator is Ryoko Shiraishi

1x106 - Nagasaki

January 4, 2022

At Peace Memorial Park, you will encounter a white cat that is a symbol of peace. However, it seems that the white cat loves hunting... ▽ In the early morning at Unzen Jigoku, cats that live in the mountains gather in large numbers. The sight of them huddled in the steam and warm rocks is like a sauna or a bedrock bath. It is more paradise than hell, but when the tourist season comes around, the cats return to the mountains. ▽ Unique cats also appear at Oura Cathedral, Glover Sky Road, the ruins of the Chinese mansion, a ranch in Omura City, and more. ▽ Narrated by Fukushi Sota.

1x107 - Matsuyama and Uwajima

January 11, 2022

Botchan and Mado are brother and sister cats living on the site of the former lodgings of literary master Natsume Soseki, but their quarrel escalates, and eventually... ▽The cat at Dogo Onsen is called "Futeo" because of its unfazed and defiant appearance around people. But it seems it doesn't dislike being petted by people. When Iwago tries to pet it... ▽Name, a cat from Nametoko Valley, encounters a monkey that has come down the mountain in search of nuts. Name stares intently at the monkey. And then... ▽Narration by Maeda Atsuko

1x108 - Kagoshima

February 1, 2022

Who is the big boss of the cats living tough lives on Sakurajima? ▽A cat who gets excited easily but loses interest quickly at a Chiran tea farm? ▽A cat guarding the sweet potato shochu at the brewery from mice ▽A cat at the grave of Saigo Takamori, who was known to be a dog lover... ▽We visit Ibusuki City, the birthplace of Atsuhime, who loved cats. A star cat is discovered at a public bathhouse that is said to have been built when hot springs gushed forth from the rice fields during the Edo period ▽Narrated by Miyazaki Aoi

1x109 - Kobe

February 22, 2022

The garden of the former guest house is full of cats. The one in charge is the Queen Cat, who looks great in a red bow tie collar. ▽At a cafe filled with Western antiques, you'll meet an old cat with a vintage feel. ▽At a custom-made shoe workshop, you'll find a cat who loves its owner too much. ▽The idol cat you can meet in the shopping district is so popular that it even has a T-shirt with its name on it. ▽A cat who lives on the Kobe University campus is an amazing 20 years old. The secret to its longevity is... ▽Narrated by Mizuhara Kiko

1x110 - North America West Coast

March 8, 2022

Mitsuaki Iwago vs. the panda family. What is a "square panda"? ▽ Penguins that "fly" underwater ▽ The convenient beak of the great white pelican ▽ A huge clash between two white rhinos ▽ What can we see by observing a group of Mandrills? ▽ Narrator: Ryoko Shiraishi

1x111 - Aichi

March 22, 2022

A giant beckoning cat overlooks the city of Tokoname. The city once prospered through the manufacture of clay pipes. A cat strolls down a road lined with old clay pipes. ▽Ryusenji Temple in Nagoya is nicknamed the "Cat Temple." Around 20 cats live freely there. ▽A cat is discovered enjoying the aroma of coffee in a coffee shop. ▽The cat that Iwago photographed 12 years ago with a Hina doll is still alive. Iwago tries to take a photo with the same composition as before, but... ▽A cat waits for spring in a rapeseed flower field in Minamichita Town. ▽Narrated by Tsukamoto Takashi

1x112 - Nara

April 7, 2022

The kitties of Aoniyoshi Nara are... ▽A handmade cat door made of shoji paper at a nunnery ▽Cats and deer performing together in Nara Park ▽Iwago walks up the stairs where it is said that if a human falls, they will be reborn as a cat... ▽A cat living in the atelier of a popular fashion brand ▽A cat that reacts to its master's playing on the flute ▽Cats playing in the plum grove ▽Narrated by Kobayashi Kaor

1x113 - Hakone and Odawara

May 19, 2022

Mascot cat of the ropeway station on the shores of Lake Ashi ▽A cat living at Choanji Temple in Sengokuhara strolls among the arhat statues ▽The mascot cat of a rice-pot restaurant with a hot spring ▽A cat playing with bamboo shoots in the fields ▽A cat living in a tenement house in Odawara ▽All seafood? A gourmet cat at a fishing port ▽A cat and a snowstorm of cherry blossom petals ▽Narrated by Kashiyuka (Perfume)

1x114 - Ibaraki

June 9, 2022

What is the relationship between a dog flying in the sky on a paraglider and a cat staring at it? ▽A cat coaching golf? ▽The bond between surfer girls and cats ▽A cat playing volleyball? ▽The acting skills of a veteran cat actor ▽Narrated by Mone Kamishiraishi

1x115 - Nigata

July 7, 2022

An uneasy atmosphere hangs over the relationship between Saburou and Tora, who live at the winery. Tora, who arrived two years earlier, sees Saburou as an intruder. Tora lies in wait in Saburou's bed. Then Saburou appears... ▽Arashi, a cat, is rescued after getting lost on a typhoon day. His owner returned to Niigata from Tokyo and took over his family's farm, so Arashi became the farm cat. Now he sometimes catches mice in the rice fields to protect the seedlings. ▽Narration by Miyazaki Aoi

1x116 - Furano

August 4, 2022

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels to Furano, Hokkaido! With his back to a row of poplar trees, a cat dives into a shining green wheat field. At an art museum in the forest, a 16-day-old baby cat lets out a cute cry. At a pension overlooking the mountains, he meets a cat that moved here from Singapore. At a ryokan in Furano city, two mascot cats take turns climbing atop its favorite antique clock. In Minamifurano town, he finds a cat by the river surrounded by thickets of butterbur. It is playing happily in a handmade wooden house. Narrated by Tsukamoto Takashi.

1x117 - Kushiro Tokachi

September 15, 2022

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki heads to Kushiro and Tokachi! He canoe-walks with his kitty on Lake Kussharo in the early morning. He encounters a Yezo deer on the Kushiro River and succeeds in capturing a dynamic scene! Three cute kittens synchronize at Lake Akan!? A cat at a hot spring inn in Ashoro-cho guides him to a secret spot in the forest. In Kushiro, he visits a deep spot known only to those in the know, where cats gather at night under the neon lights. Two cats who used to live on the beach for kelp fishing have moved from Sapporo and seem content with life by the sea. Narrated by Tsukamoto Takashi.

1x118 - Osaka

October 20, 2022

Iwago searches for cats in Osaka, and in Hozenji Yokocho he finds a cat standing in a water-spraying immovable pose. He says it has been living there with its companions for eight years. Next, he zooms in on a cat in a corner of Shinsekai overlooking Tsutenkaku. He then travels to Sakai City to visit a boxing gym. The sparring cats sometimes even tightrope-walk on the ropes of the ring. At Nozaki Kannon Temple, known for the love story of Osome Hisamatsu, two cats guide him around the famous sights. He also films a danjiri carving workshop and a tea ceremony class. Finally, he returns to Hozenji Yokocho, where he encounters an autumn storm at night.

1x120 - Shimane

December 1, 2022

Iwago photographs cats of Shimane in scenes that bring back memories. In a town leading to Iwami Ginzan, a registered World Heritage Site, he meets a cat who shows him around the town. In a port town overlooking Mt. Daisen, cats stroll leisurely along the cobblestones, and at the fishing port, the cats are given fresh horse mackerel. At a farm full of kittens, Iwago is reminded of the Yamata no Orochi as they enthusiastically eat their food. A climbing kiln is the perfect playground for a cat, while a cat living at a sake brewery has a job of patrolling. In the mountain village, you can feel the signs of autumn with the cats.

1x121 - Mie

January 7, 2023

An expanded 90-minute version of animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki's journey around Mie. From seaside towns to mountain villages, he encounters cats living freely among beautiful scenery. This time, he also tries out new filming techniques, such as 360-degree cameras, super close-ups, and upgraded moving cameras from the cat's point of view. You can enjoy the adorable cats to your heart's content in amazing footage. Appearances include a pearl farm, cats on a cape that can be seen from sunrise to sunset, and cats at an Iga ware kiln with autumn leaves.

1x122 - Amakusa and Kumamoto

February 2, 2023

I went to Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture. There are 230 cats living in Yushima, where I met three adorable kittens and a boy who is kind to cats. In Sakitsu, I was surprised to come across a cat that looked just like the one I photographed 20 years ago.

1x123 - Tokushima

February 23, 2023

Searching for cats in Tokushima. I was surprised by the snow-covered scenery in the mountain town, and the shrine known as Nekogami-san was full of small beckoning cats. I also filmed at the beautiful beach at sunrise, an indigo dyeing workshop, and a shrimp farm.

1x124 - Miyazaki

March 2, 2023

Iwago-san went to Miyazaki. Cats on a palm beach, turtles chasing cats at the aquarium. Miyazaki is famous for mangoes and cats sleeping under the trees. In a mountain village, there are five friendly cat sisters.

1x125 - Shiga

March 23, 2023

We went to Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. There were cats strolling along the shoreline and the boss cat of the fishing port. There were also cats at the castle ruins overlooking the lake. At Shigaraki Pottery Village, there were raccoon dog ornaments and cats. There was also a cat walking with a dog while looking at Hikone Castle.

1x126 - Okayama

April 27, 2023

Iwago-san went to Okayama. First, he went to Oji-ga-take to see the sunrise and cats. In Kurashiki, he went to the white-walled streets, Kurashiki River, and Jeans Street. In the Seto Inland Sea, he went to Mutsushima. A cat at a Bizen pottery kiln drinks water from a sake cup.

1x127 - Yamanashi

May 25, 2023

This time, we searched for cats in Yamanashi, saw cats and Mt. Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi, and saw a cat climbing a peach tree in Fuefuki City, a peach-producing area. We also filmed a cat playing with an old grape vine at a winery, and a temple associated with Takeda Shingen and Shosenkyo

1x128 - Oita

June 29, 2023

This time in Oita Prefecture. A cat in Beppu grooms itself with steam rising from the hot springs on its back. What is the favorite place of the cat at the sake brewery in Usuki? For some reason, the cat in Yufuin likes to stand on top of manholes. And a dramatic encounter on a street corner in Beppu.

1x129 - Fukui

July 27, 2023

This time, we photographed cats on the rocks of Tojinbo in Fukui Prefecture and on the seaweed fishing beach. We also photographed a mother and her kitten at Makie Kobo. We also photographed cats at two lakes in Mikatagoko Lakes. We also photographed cats at an eyeglass store, a shrine, and a farm.

1x130 - Tottori

August 31, 2023

This time in Tottori. A cat living with camels in the Tottori Sand Dunes. A large family of 11 in a town overlooking Mt. Daisen. A cat and a monster character on Mizuki Shigeru Road. At a port, a pear orchard, a photo studio, a temple, and a textile workshop in a mountain village.

1x131 - Gifu

September 28, 2023

A cat in the attic of a Gassho-style house in Shirakawa-go, Gifu. A cat with amazing creatures in the mountains, a cat with beautiful eyes in Magome-juku, Ogaki Castle, Oda Nobunaga's temple, and even Takayama.

1x132 - Akita

October 26, 2023

Cat walking in Akita. A couple and their mother and kitten on a farm in Senboku City, and cats living in a storehouse in Kakunodate. Akita dogs and cats in Odate, and sheep and cats in Oga City, known for Namahage. Also in Kisakata, Yokote City, and Kitaakita City.

1x133 - Saga

November 30, 2023

Saga. A torii gate standing in the Ariake Sea and the morning sun. Imari, encounters with chimneys and stone-paved alleys. A Karatsu ware plate with a cat on it, modeled on a dandy 11-year-old. Walking with a cat on the island of Karatsu in the Genkai Sea, where camellias grow naturally.

1x134 - Granada, Spain

December 21, 2023

This is the first overseas episode in three and a half years, and it is in Granada, Spain, where the Alhambra Palace is located, which Iwago had been hoping to visit. A cat watches flamenco in the old town with its cobblestone streets, and he also encounters cats in a cave dwelling.

1x135 - Kyoto

January 18, 2024

A trip of reunions and new encounters in Kyoto, a place visited on a program in 2017. What was the old cat doing at Amanohashidate and other famous autumn foliage spots? There were exciting encounters at the magnificent bamboo forest and the beach where the sun was setting on the Sea of ​​Japan.

1x136 - Gunma

February 22, 2024

Iwago-san, who is visiting Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma for the first time, encounters a cat in the steam. He also visits the scenic spot of Lake Haruna and a cat playing a staring contest with a Daruma doll. He also visits a leek farm in Shimonita and Shima Onsen at the foot of Mount Asama.

1x137 - Palau

March 21, 2024

Palau is surrounded by emerald green seas and is a perpetual summer. If you look for cats along the coast, you will find cats strolling on the beach. At low tide, the mangrove-covered beach is a humorous sight of cats and many crabs.

1x138 - Argentina

April 13, 2024

This time, we're in Argentina. We filmed tango and cats in Buenos Aires, a cat on a colorful street corner, and a cat who loves the violin. At a ranch on the Great Plains, we filmed a kitten with its face covered in fresh milk.

1x139 - Hagi, Yamaguchi

June 8, 2024

This time, Iwago is in Normandy, France. It's been 45 years since he last visited Mont Saint-Michel. He encounters a port town at the mouth of the Seine, blooming apple orchards, and cats living in an artist's studio.

1x140 - Normandy

July 13, 2024

1x141 - Aomori

September 21, 2024

1x142 - Seoul, South Korea

October 19, 2024

1x143 - Yamanashi

October 26, 2024

1x144 - Episode 144

December 14, 2024