Cat Lovers, Head to Yanaka
Yanaza district in Tokyo has become the hideout for a community of cats who cohabit peacefully with the residents.
©Yanaka Ginza Shotengai Shinko Kumiai
Cats have chosen to settle in this district that’s known for its vestiges of the old city (Yanesen) and its high density of trees and temples. The residents of Yanaka have had little say in the matter, and as such have learnt to live with them and have come to know and love them, to the point of adding a cat to the local flag.
Local businesses have decided to make the most of this story: they sell trinkets, souvenirs, knick-knacks, cuddly toys and even cakes in the shape of cats. The cats themselves are crafty, wandering around wherever food can be found. If tracking them down this way doesn’t work, you can always try meowing to get their attention. You never know… Another destination for cat lovers in Japan is Ainoshima Island, close to Fukuoka.
©Yanaka Ginza Shotengai Shinko Kumiai
©Yanaka Ginza Shotengai Shinko Kumiai
©Yanaka Ginza Shotengai Shinko Kumiai
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