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A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 3

May. 12,2024
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A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

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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A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

2022

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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A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 3 Full Episode Guide

Episode 19 - Aichi: A Cat Temple and Ceramics
First Aired: November. 24,2024

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!

Episode 18 - Yamagata: A Glimpse of Japanese Beauty
First Aired: November. 17,2024

We visit a cat at a serene temple garden with a 500-year history. Then, we encounter cats with artisan owners, including a knitting expert and a man who hand carves shogi (Japanese chess) pieces.

Episode 17 - Karuizawa: A Relaxing Summer Retreat
First Aired: November. 10,2024

Karuizawa is cool even in summer, making it a popular resort town. We meet local cats at a fashionable home goods shop and a restaurant in a remodeled folk home. They're sure to bring in customers!

Episode 16 - Hakodate: The Bounties of a Seaside City
First Aired: November. 03,2024

The seaside town of Hakodate has long flourished as a port. One savvy cat waits by a fisherman, hoping he'll share his catch! We meet more local cats at a fish market and a historic graveyard.

Episode 15 - Fukui: Tojinbo Cliffs and Lacquerware
First Aired: October. 12,2024

Kuro fearlessly patrols the rugged and rocky Tojinbo Cliffs and the nearby shopping street. Quu lives at a lacquerware workshop. She makes her owner's legs fall asleep when she sits on his lap!

Episode 14 - Tsugaru: A Playful Autumn
First Aired: October. 05,2024

Ricky was born in an apple orchard. It's a perfect playground for mischievous kittens! Peh spends the autumn in golden rice fields, hiding and hunting grasshoppers. Watch out for his pounce!

Episode 13 - Kagawa: A Cat Island Paradise
First Aired: September. 28,2024

Sanagijima Island is home to lots of free-roaming cats. Kuji rests on some cool shrine steps. Other cats hang out close to the sea, carefully making their way along a seawall. What are they doing?

Episode 12 - Iwate: Land of History and Horses
First Aired: September. 21,2024

Chibita is a friendly cat who lives at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple, a World Heritage Site. Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses! At a rose garden, we meet handsome Kikujiro.

Episode 11 - Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps
First Aired: September. 15,2024

Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens. Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!

Episode 10 - Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a Festival
First Aired: August. 04,2024

A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers. Another cat takes a nap at an archery range! We meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition.

Episode 9 - Kagoshima: A Turtle, Tea Fields, and Cats
First Aired: July. 28,2024

A local cat guides us to a fairy tale palace—or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace! Together with Iwago, we visit scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat.

Episode 8 - Chichibu: The Great Outdoors with Cats
First Aired: July. 21,2024

Chichibu is a mountainous region with lots of natural beauty. Cats keep watch over a field of red spider lilies and even guide visitors through the mountains! We also meet a cat who lives at a shrine.

Episode 7 - Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest
First Aired: July. 14,2024

A cat patrols the rice fields, but there's always time for a midday nap. At a vineyard, we get a tour from a cat named Pinot Noir! He's popular with visitors but always plays it cool.

Episode 6 - Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea
First Aired: July. 07,2024

Cats show off their climbing skills at a spot overlooking the sea. On the island of Mushima, we meet a cat who takes us to a field of daffodils. The cats tease Iwago by hiding among the flowers.

Episode 5 - Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats
First Aired: June. 09,2024

Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site. We encounter cats—and also deer—who live at the temple. One cat keeps an eye on his owner's pickle shop. Another cat enjoys listening to flute music.

Episode 4 - Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen Resort
First Aired: June. 02,2024

We meet a cat who fearlessly patrols crocodile enclosures heated by onsen steam. At a shopping arcade, we encounter early rising cats and a tengu statue. We even meet cats who enjoy billiards!

Episode 3 - Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean Air
First Aired: May. 26,2024

Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike.

Episode 2 - Yamanashi: Aiming for the Peak
First Aired: May. 19,2024

We take in Japan's tallest mountain, Mt. Fuji, and meet some cats on the way. A cat named Bond carries out top-secret missions at a peach orchard. Another cat patrols its home—a 100-year-old winery.

Episode 1 - Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs
First Aired: May. 12,2024

We visit Japan's largest and oldest lake, Lake Biwa. A cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake. We meet another cat hiding among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

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