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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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Documentary
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First Aired on

Feb 11, 2022

4 seaons till Dec 01, 2024

Popularity: 8.2025
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Networks
(JP)
Production

NHK (JP)NHK Enterprises (JP)

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Tottori: Quiet Mountain Villages

Seasons & episodes

Total 4 seasons, 67 episodes

Specials

Aired

3 Episodes
  • Episode 1CAT ENCOUNTERS: Being the Boss15 min

    Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Barcelona, Spain and Kagurazaka, Tokyo. On Kitty Trivia, we learn what makes for a good boss cat.

  • Episode 2CAT ENCOUNTERS: A Ticket to Ride!15 min

    Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Val d'Orcia in Italy and Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. On Kitty Trivia, we discover why cats like to ride on shoulders.

  • Episode 3The Key to a Kitty's Heart - A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Special28 min

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan, airing on NHK WORLD-JAPAN, offers a glimpse into beautiful regions of Japan through the eyes of kitty-cats. The show's cameraman, wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, often finds himself surrounded by the cats he encounters—they seem to understand and listen to him. This special program uncovers the mysteries of Iwago's craft and the secret to a kitty's heart, along with some selected moments from the show. Iwago and the cast discuss their shared love for cats while learning more about the behind-the-scenes stories of the charming kitties living in Japan, and the incredible bond between humans and our feline friends.

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