Listen "151. Cats"
Episode Synopsis
Cats have prowled through Japanese history, folklore, and everyday life for centuries, from lucky maneki-neko to street-dwelling strays. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the many roles cats play in Japan’s culture and society! Topics Covered: HistoryCats in Folklore: Maneki-Neko — Nekomata — Bakeneko — Kasha — Neko MusumeCat Culture in Japan: Cats as pets — Cat cafes — Strays — Cat Islands — Famous catsCat Breeds: Bobtail — Omagari-Neko —Tsushima Leopard Cat — Iriomote CatPodcast Meetup 2026: Saturday Feb 7th, 2026 at 6:00pm under the Nikka Whisky Sign in Susukino, Sapporo.Join our Discord community!Become a member on Patreon!
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