In a country with millions of cat owners, it\'s not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters.
Accompanied by fun and adorable photographs, this pop culture book is the purrrfect addition to any cat-lover\'s coffee table..
From ubiquitous manekineko dolls and Doraemon collectibles to Maro, a cos-playing Internet celebrity, every aspect of Japan\'s ongoing love affair with cats springs to life.
But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to grow? And - are there really Buddhist funeral services for cats? In this lively, tip-to-tail cat compendium, Japanese culture maven Manami Okazaki shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan\'s cat shrines, temples, and festivals; interviews toy artisans, fashion designers, and even an architect; and looks at cat-centric social media, manga, and mascots.
In a country with millions of cat owners, it\'s not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters
