Cat Nation

Cat Nation (2017)

July 20th, 20170h 52min

Documentary
67%

Overview

A journey into the unique, often bizarre, world of Japanese cat culture. Cat themed cafes, bars, temples, cat islands, cats with human jobs, cat friendly businesses, and the origins of the iconic beckoning cat statue.


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