Show Info
- Status: Returning Series
- First Aired: February 11, 2022
- Seasons: 4
- Episodes: 75
- Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Genres: Documentary
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A Cat's-Eye View of Japan(2022)
Overview
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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Season 1
24 episodes • 2022
Season 1
24 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Colors in Kyoto | Feb 11, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Tsugaru, Where Life Begins | Feb 23, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Tokyo: Lucky Cats | Apr 10, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Mt. Fuji: Countryside Cats | Apr 17, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Okinawa/Kudaka: A Spiritual Paradise | Apr 24, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Noto: A Winter Wonderland | May 1, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Sanuki: A Kitty's Favorite Udon | May 8, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Kamakura: An Ancient Seaside City | May 15, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Shimanto River: A Clear Stream | May 22, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Karuizawa: A Cool Breeze on a Plateau | May 29, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Kumano Kodo: Pilgrimage Trails | Jun 5, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Aizu: A Quaint Castle Town | Jun 12, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Kagoshima: Volcano Blessings | Jun 19, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Chiba: Refreshing Sea Breeze and Sunlight | Jun 26, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Nara: An Ancient Capital Awaits Spring | Jul 3, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Hakodate: A Hilly Port Town | Jul 10, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Aichi: Lead by Beckoning Cats | Jul 24, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Iwate: Traditional Country Living | Jul 31, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Nagasaki: Kitties in a City of Peace | Aug 7, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Nikko: Sleeping Kitty, Door Kitty | Aug 14, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Yamagata: A Caring Producer | Aug 21, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Fukuoka: Small Remote Islands | Aug 28, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Tochigi: Kitty Guides | Oct 9, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Ibaraki: Sporty Kitties | Oct 16, 2022 | 0.0 |
Season 2
23 episodes • 2023
Season 2
23 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shimane: Myths and Crafts of Izumo | Feb 5, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Shimane: Pure Water and Tradition | Feb 12, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Seto Inland Sea: Two Cat Islands | Feb 19, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Niigata: Rice Town | Apr 30, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Hokkaido: Spring in Furano | May 7, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Hiroshima: A Scoop of Happiness | May 14, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Osaka: Fighting Kitties | May 21, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Yamaguchi: Mother & Child | May 28, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Kanagawa: Hospitality in Hakone | Jun 4, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Ehime: Nature's Blessings | Jun 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Miyagi: Guardian Kitties | Jun 18, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Toyama: Thriving Kitties | Jun 25, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Tokyo: Tama for Healing | Jul 2, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Okinawa: Taketomi Island Adventures | Jul 9, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Kanagawa: Miura Sea Breeze | Jul 16, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Ise-Shima: Cats and Pearls | Jul 23, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Kobe: To Love and Be Loved | Jul 30, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Tokyo: Kagurazaka - A Traditional Performing Arts Town | Aug 6, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Kyoto: Enjoying a Hot Summer | Aug 13, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Kumamoto: Happy Living in Amakusa | Aug 20, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Saitama: Kitty Hospitality in Kawagoe | Aug 27, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Kochi: Kitties & Dried Bonito in Tosashimizu | Sep 3, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Hokkaido: Kushiro Kitty Guides | Sep 10, 2023 | 0.0 |
Season 3
20 episodes • 2024
Season 3
20 episodes • 2024
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs | May 12, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Yamanashi: Aiming for the Peak | May 19, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean Air | May 26, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen Resort | Jun 2, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats | Jun 9, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea | Jul 7, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest | Jul 14, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Chichibu: The Great Outdoors with Cats | Jul 21, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Kagoshima: A Turtle, Tea Fields, and Cats | Jul 28, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a Festival | Aug 4, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps | Sep 15, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Iwate: Land of History and Horses | Sep 21, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Kagawa: A Cat Island Paradise | Sep 28, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Tsugaru: A Playful Autumn | Oct 5, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Fukui: Tojinbo Cliffs and Lacquerware | Oct 12, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Hakodate: The Bounties of a Seaside City | Nov 3, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Karuizawa: A Relaxing Summer Retreat | Nov 10, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Yamagata: A Glimpse of Japanese Beauty | Nov 17, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Aichi: A Cat Temple and Ceramics | Nov 24, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Ibaraki: Cats in a Surfer's Paradise | Dec 1, 2024 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 4
10 episodes • 2025
Season 4
10 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tottori: Quiet Mountain Villages | Jun 22, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Saga: Floating Torii Gates and Imari Ware | Jun 29, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Hokkaido: Furano's Play Areas | Jul 6, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Gifu: A Castle and a Post Town | Jul 13, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Kumamoto: Food and Exercise on Yushima | Jul 20, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Kamakura: Local Favorites | Aug 31, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Hiroshima: Hills and Slopes | Sep 7, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Akita: Good Manners Even Between Friends | Sep 14, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Yamaguchi: Surrounded by Green | Sep 21, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Osaka: Steeped in Tradition | Sep 28, 2025 | 0.0 |
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