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A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

Season 5 · 20 episodes · Jan 18, 2026

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    Episode 1

    Aomori: Looking for Attention

    Jan 18, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 2

    Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls

    Jan 25, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 3

    Fukui: Cats Along the Shore

    Feb 1, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 4

    Ehime: Cats in a Literary Town

    Feb 8, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 5

    Sendai: In Deep Green

    Feb 15, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 6

    Atami: Relaxing With Yoga

    Jun 7, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 7

    Sado Island: Pathways and Folk Songs

    Jun 14, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 8

    Oita: Warming Up in Yufuin

    Jun 21, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 9

    Chiba: Matching Poses

    Jun 28, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 10

    Shiga: Carefree in a Castle Town

    Jul 5, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 11

    Tokyo: Cats in the Big City

    Aug 2, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 12

    Nagano: Castles, Noodles, and Hot Springs

    Aug 9, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 13

    Kurashiki: Feline Friends

    Aug 16, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 14

    Nagasaki: Looking for Cats in the Hills

    Aug 23, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 15

    Odawara: Cats in Pubs and Cafes

    Aug 30, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 16

    Fukuoka: Itoshima's Tropical Shores

    Oct 18, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 17

    Hokkaido: Draft Horses and Trucks

    Oct 25, 2026

    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!

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    Episode 18

    Aichi: Cats and Calligraphy

    Nov 1, 2026

    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.

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    Episode 19

    Gunma: A Lake and Silk Thread

    Nov 8, 2026

    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.

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    Yamanashi: Crystals and Gardens

    Nov 15, 2026

    Shosenkyo Gorge is known for being one of Japan's most scenic gorges. Two feline siblings live nearby. At Erinji Temple, Iwago Mitsuaki meets Mii and Saba. He captures their calm expressions.