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To: Morgana

There’s an island for cats in Japan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHLLDOyZepY


6 posted on 01/02/2026 3:49:20 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: dfwgator

I’m taking my kids to kitty island and bunny island in Japan in 2027:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Ckunoshima

The older one likes bunnies and her little sister likes cats.


15 posted on 01/02/2026 3:58:56 PM PST by packagingguy
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To: dfwgator
🐱 Tashirojima (Miyagi Prefecture) — the most famous cat island

Tashirojima, often simply called “Cat Island,” is a small island northeast of Japan where cats outnumber people by a significant margin. euronews

About 100+ cats live there alongside roughly 50 human residents, and the island embraces its feline presence with cat-themed sites like a Cat Shrine. euronews

Visitors can still go by ferry from Ishinomaki City and see cats lounging around the ports and paths. NICHIGO PRESS

🐈 Aoshima (Ehime Prefecture) — another well-known cat island

Aoshima is another famous “cat island” in southern Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, traditionally known for having many more cats than humans. Wikipedia

However, its cat population has declined in recent years due to aging animals, neutering efforts, and fewer visitors feeding them, and only a handful of people now live there. Wikipedia +1

It’s still accessible and considered a “cat island,” though less bustling than in its peak years. Wikipedia

😺 Other cat-rich islands

Japan has several smaller “cat islands,” including places like Ainoshima in Fukuoka Prefecture, where feral cats roam freely and attract visitors. Wikipedia

51 posted on 01/08/2026 5:38:13 PM PST by Fawn
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