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A Cat's-Eye View of Japan (2022–present) on NHK World
The answer: Yes — returns tomorrow.
Next episode · S2026E07 · "Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea" · on NHK World
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About A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan is currently airing on NHK World; the next episode airs May 10, 2026.
This travel documentary series, which premiered in 2022, features globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker Iwago Mitsuaki. The show offers viewers a unique perspective on Japan through the eyes of cats, highlighting lesser-known regional charms and customs across the country. Each episode showcases footage of cats in different Japanese locales, providing insights into local culture and scenery.
The series is a documentary genre that began in 2022 and has continued through multiple seasons. It was a project that aimed to blend wildlife filmmaking with cultural exploration, emphasizing Japan's diverse regions. The episodes are approximately five minutes long, making it a concise but engaging series for viewers interested in Japan's wildlife and traditions.
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan episode schedule
1 upcoming · 88 aired . Next episode: May 10, 2026.
Upcoming · 1
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | S2026·E7 | Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea |
Aired · 88
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | S2026·E6 | Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats |
| February 15, 2026 | S2026·E5 | Sendai: In Deep Green |
| February 8, 2026 | S2026·E4 | Ehime: Cats in a Literary Town |
| February 1, 2026 | S2026·E3 | Fukui: Cats Along the Shore |
| January 25, 2026 | S2026·E2 | Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls |
| January 18, 2026 | S2026·E1 | Aomori: Looking for Attention |
| November 30, 2025 | S2025·E15 | Tokyo: Shinjuku Never Sleeps |
| November 23, 2025 | S2025·E14 | Aizu: Love Your Neighbor |
| November 16, 2025 | S2025·E13 | Kagawa: Cats Along a Pilgrimage Route |
| November 9, 2025 | S2025·E12 | Yamanashi: Cats and Grapes |
| November 2, 2025 | S2025·E11 | Kyoto: Happy Reunions |
| September 28, 2025 | S2025·E10 | Osaka: Steeped in Tradition |
| September 21, 2025 | S2025·E9 | Yamaguchi: Surrounded by Green |
| September 14, 2025 | S2025·E8 | Akita: Good Manners Even Between Friends |
| September 7, 2025 | S2025·E7 | Hiroshima: Hills and Slopes |
| August 31, 2025 | S2025·E6 | Kamakura: Local Favorites |
| July 20, 2025 | S2025·E5 | Kumamoto: Food and Exercise on Yushima |
| July 13, 2025 | S2025·E4 | Gifu: A Castle and a Post Town |
| July 6, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Hokkaido: Furano's Play Areas |
| June 29, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Saga: Floating Torii Gates and Imari Ware |
| June 22, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Tottori: Quiet Mountain Villages |
| December 1, 2024 | S2024·E20 | Ibaraki: Cats in a Surfer's Paradise |
| November 24, 2024 | S2024·E19 | Aichi: A Cat Temple and Ceramics |
| November 17, 2024 | S2024·E18 | Yamagata: A Glimpse of Japanese Beauty |
| November 10, 2024 | S2024·E17 | Karuizawa: A Relaxing Summer Retreat |
| November 3, 2024 | S2024·E16 | Hakodate: The Bounties of a Seaside City |
| October 13, 2024 | S2024·E15 | Fukui: Tojinbo Cliffs and Lacquerware |
| October 6, 2024 | S2024·E14 | Tsugaru: A Playful Autumn |
| September 29, 2024 | S2024·E13 | Kagawa: A Cat Island Paradise |
| September 22, 2024 | S2024·E12 | Iwate: Land of History and Horses |
Show 58 earlier episodes
| September 15, 2024 | S2024·E11 | Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps |
| August 4, 2024 | S2024·E10 | Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a Festival |
| July 28, 2024 | S2024·E9 | Kagoshima: A Turtle, Tea Fields, and Cats |
| July 21, 2024 | S2024·E8 | Chichibu: The Great Outdoors with Cats |
| July 14, 2024 | S2024·E7 | Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest |
| July 7, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea |
| June 9, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats |
| June 2, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen Resort |
| May 26, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean Air |
| May 19, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Yamanashi: Aiming for the Peak |
| May 12, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs |
| September 10, 2023 | S2023·E23 | Hokkaido: Kushiro Kitty Guides |
| September 3, 2023 | S2023·E22 | Kochi: Kitties & Dried Bonito in Tosashimizu |
| August 27, 2023 | S2023·E21 | Saitama: Kitty Hospitality in Kawagoe |
| August 20, 2023 | S2023·E20 | Kumamoto: Happy Living in Amakusa |
| August 13, 2023 | S2023·E19 | Kyoto: Enjoying a Hot Summer |
| August 6, 2023 | S2023·E18 | Tokyo: Kagurazaka - A Traditional Performing Arts Town |
| July 30, 2023 | S2023·E17 | Kobe: To Love and Be Loved |
| July 23, 2023 | S2023·E16 | Ise-Shima: Cats and Pearls |
| July 16, 2023 | S2023·E15 | Kanagawa: Miura Sea Breeze |
| July 9, 2023 | S2023·E14 | Okinawa: Taketomi Island Adventures |
| July 2, 2023 | S2023·E13 | Tokyo: Tama for Healing |
| June 25, 2023 | S2023·E12 | Toyama: Thriving Kitties |
| June 18, 2023 | S2023·E11 | Miyagi: Guardian Kitties |
| June 11, 2023 | S2023·E10 | Ehime: Nature's Blessings |
| June 4, 2023 | S2023·E9 | Kanagawa: Hospitality in Hakone |
| May 28, 2023 | S2023·E8 | Yamaguchi: Mother & Child |
| May 21, 2023 | S2023·E7 | Osaka: Fighting Kitties |
| May 14, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Hiroshima: A Scoop of Happiness |
| May 7, 2023 | S2023·E5 | Hokkaido: Spring in Furano |
| April 30, 2023 | S2023·E4 | Niigata: Rice Town |
| February 19, 2023 | S2023·E3 | Seto Inland Sea: Two Cat Islands |
| February 12, 2023 | S2023·E2 | Shimane: Pure Water and Tradition |
| February 5, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Shimane: Myths and Crafts of Izumo |
| October 16, 2022 | S2022·E24 | Ibaraki: Sporty Kitties |
| October 9, 2022 | S2022·E23 | Tochigi: Kitty Guides |
| August 28, 2022 | S2022·E22 | Fukuoka: Small Remote Islands |
| August 21, 2022 | S2022·E21 | Yamagata: A Caring Producer |
| August 14, 2022 | S2022·E20 | Nikko: Sleeping Kitty, Door Kitty |
| August 7, 2022 | S2022·E19 | Nagasaki: Kitties in a City of Peace |
| July 31, 2022 | S2022·E18 | Iwate: Traditional Country Living |
| July 24, 2022 | S2022·E17 | Aichi: Lead by Beckoning Cats |
| July 10, 2022 | S2022·E16 | Hakodate: A Hilly Port Town |
| July 3, 2022 | S2022·E15 | Nara: An Ancient Capital Awaits Spring |
| June 26, 2022 | S2022·E14 | Chiba: Refreshing Sea Breeze and Sunlight |
| June 19, 2022 | S2022·E13 | Kagoshima: Volcano Blessings |
| June 12, 2022 | S2022·E12 | Aizu: A Quaint Castle Town |
| June 5, 2022 | S2022·E11 | Kumano Kodo: Pilgrimage Trails |
| May 29, 2022 | S2022·E10 | Karuizawa: A Cool Breeze on a Plateau |
| May 22, 2022 | S2022·E9 | Shimanto River: A Clear Stream |
| May 15, 2022 | S2022·E8 | Kamakura: An Ancient Seaside City |
| May 8, 2022 | S2022·E7 | Sanuki: A Kitty's Favorite Udon |
| May 1, 2022 | S2022·E6 | Noto: A Winter Wonderland |
| April 24, 2022 | S2022·E5 | Okinawa/Kudaka: A Spiritual Paradise |
| April 17, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Mt. Fuji: Countryside Cats |
| April 10, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Tokyo: Lucky Cats |
| February 23, 2022 | S2022·E2 | Tsugaru, Where Life Begins |
| February 11, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Autumn Colors in Kyoto |