A Cat's-Eye View of Japan - Season 3
1 - Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs
Air Date: 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.
2 - Yamanashi: Aiming for the Peak
Air Date: 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.
3 - Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean Air
Air Date: 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.
4 - Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen Resort
Air Date: June 2, 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!
5 - Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats
Air Date: June 9, 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.
6 - Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea
Air Date: July 7, 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.
7 - Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest
Air Date: 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.
8 - Chichibu: The Great Outdoors with Cats
Air Date: 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.
9 - Kagoshima: A Turtle, Tea Fields, and Cats
Air Date: 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.
10 - Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a Festival
Air Date: August 4, 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.
11 - Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps
Air Date: 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!
12 - Iwate: Land of History and Horses
Air Date: 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.
13 - Kagawa: A Cat Island Paradise
Air Date: 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?
14 - Tsugaru: A Playful Autumn
Air Date: October 5, 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!
15 - Fukui: Tojinbo Cliffs and Lacquerware
Air Date: 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!
16 - Hakodate: The Bounties of a Seaside City
Air Date: November 3, 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.
17 - Karuizawa: A Relaxing Summer Retreat
Air Date: 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!
18 - Yamagata: A Glimpse of Japanese Beauty
Air Date: 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.
19 - Aichi: A Cat Temple and Ceramics
Air Date: 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!
20 - Ibaraki: Cats in a Surfer's Paradise
Air Date: December 1, 2024
A cat hangs out with her owners, a family of surfers who run a beach café. This cool cat gets along with her family's dog, too! Next, we meet a shy cat at a surfboard and skateboard shop.