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Mitsuaki Iwago's World “Cats” Travelogue
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About Mitsuaki Iwago's World “Cats” Travelogue
Mitsuaki Iwago's World “Cats” Travelogue is a documentary TV series that premiered on NHK BS Premium on August 6, 2012. It has 2 seasons and 450 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 156, aired on March 20, 2026.
Prominent Japanese wildlife photographer and filmmaker Mitsuaki Iwago loves cats of all shapes and sizes. So he's set out on a journey to film cats all over the world as they live their lives. Join him in a cat's-eye view of many diverse cities spanning the globe in a unique program that perhaps even your own cat will enjoy as well!
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450 episodes · 2 seasons
Season 1
2012 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 7 months ago
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143. Yamanashi
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142. Seoul, South Korea
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141. Aomori
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140. Normandy
This time, Iwago is in Normandy, France. It's been 45 years since he last visited Mont Saint-Michel. He encounters a port town at the mouth of the Seine, blooming apple orchards, and cats living in an artist's studio.
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139. Hagi, Yamaguchi
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138. Argentina
This time, we're in Argentina. We filmed tango and cats in Buenos Aires, a cat on a colorful street corner, and a cat who loves the violin. At a ranch on the Great Plains, we filmed a kitten with its face covered in fresh milk.
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137. Palau
Palau is surrounded by emerald green seas and is a perpetual summer. If you look for cats along the coast, you will find cats strolling on the beach. At low tide, the mangrove-covered beach is a humorous sight of cats and many crabs.
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136. Gunma
Iwago-san, who is visiting Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma for the first time, encounters a cat in the steam. He also visits the scenic spot of Lake Haruna and a cat playing a staring contest with a Daruma doll. He also visits a leek farm in Shimonita and Shima Onsen at the foot of Mount Asama.
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135. Kyoto
A trip of reunions and new encounters in Kyoto, a place visited on a program in 2017. What was the old cat doing at Amanohashidate and other famous autumn foliage spots? There were exciting encounters at the magnificent bamboo forest and the beach where the sun was setting on the Sea of Japan.
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134. Granada, Spain
This is the first overseas episode in three and a half years, and it is in Granada, Spain, where the Alhambra Palace is located, which Iwago had been hoping to visit. A cat watches flamenco in the old town with its cobblestone streets, and he also encounters cats in a cave dwelling.
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133. Saga
Saga. A torii gate standing in the Ariake Sea and the morning sun. Imari, encounters with chimneys and stone-paved alleys. A Karatsu ware plate with a cat on it, modeled on a dandy 11-year-old. Walking with a cat on the island of Karatsu in the Genkai Sea, where camellias grow naturally.
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132. Akita
Cat walking in Akita. A couple and their mother and kitten on a farm in Senboku City, and cats living in a storehouse in Kakunodate. Akita dogs and cats in Odate, and sheep and cats in Oga City, known for Namahage. Also in Kisakata, Yokote City, and Kitaakita City.
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131. Gifu
A cat in the attic of a Gassho-style house in Shirakawa-go, Gifu. A cat with amazing creatures in the mountains, a cat with beautiful eyes in Magome-juku, Ogaki Castle, Oda Nobunaga's temple, and even Takayama.
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130. Tottori
This time in Tottori. A cat living with camels in the Tottori Sand Dunes. A large family of 11 in a town overlooking Mt. Daisen. A cat and a monster character on Mizuki Shigeru Road. At a port, a pear orchard, a photo studio, a temple, and a textile workshop in a mountain village.
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129. Fukui
This time, we photographed cats on the rocks of Tojinbo in Fukui Prefecture and on the seaweed fishing beach. We also photographed a mother and her kitten at Makie Kobo. We also photographed cats at two lakes in Mikatagoko Lakes. We also photographed cats at an eyeglass store, a shrine, and a farm.
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128. Oita
This time in Oita Prefecture. A cat in Beppu grooms itself with steam rising from the hot springs on its back. What is the favorite place of the cat at the sake brewery in Usuki? For some reason, the cat in Yufuin likes to stand on top of manholes. And a dramatic encounter on a street corner in Beppu.
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127. Yamanashi
This time, we searched for cats in Yamanashi, saw cats and Mt. Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi, and saw a cat climbing a peach tree in Fuefuki City, a peach-producing area. We also filmed a cat playing with an old grape vine at a winery, and a temple associated with Takeda Shingen and Shosenkyo
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126. Okayama
Iwago-san went to Okayama. First, he went to Oji-ga-take to see the sunrise and cats. In Kurashiki, he went to the white-walled streets, Kurashiki River, and Jeans Street. In the Seto Inland Sea, he went to Mutsushima. A cat at a Bizen pottery kiln drinks water from a sake cup.
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125. Shiga
We went to Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. There were cats strolling along the shoreline and the boss cat of the fishing port. There were also cats at the castle ruins overlooking the lake. At Shigaraki Pottery Village, there were raccoon dog ornaments and cats. There was also a cat walking with a dog while looking at Hikone Castle.
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124. Miyazaki
Iwago-san went to Miyazaki. Cats on a palm beach, turtles chasing cats at the aquarium. Miyazaki is famous for mangoes and cats sleeping under the trees. In a mountain village, there are five friendly cat sisters.
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123. Tokushima
Searching for cats in Tokushima. I was surprised by the snow-covered scenery in the mountain town, and the shrine known as Nekogami-san was full of small beckoning cats. I also filmed at the beautiful beach at sunrise, an indigo dyeing workshop, and a shrimp farm.
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122. Amakusa and Kumamoto
I went to Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture. There are 230 cats living in Yushima, where I met three adorable kittens and a boy who is kind to cats. In Sakitsu, I was surprised to come across a cat that looked just like the one I photographed 20 years ago.
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121. Mie
An expanded 90-minute version of animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki's journey around Mie. From seaside towns to mountain villages, he encounters cats living freely among beautiful scenery. This time, he also tries out new filming techniques, such as 360-degree cameras, super close-ups, and upgraded moving cameras from the cat's point of view. You can enjoy the adorable cats to your heart's content in amazing footage. Appearances include a pearl farm, cats on a cape that can be seen from sunrise to sunset, and cats at an Iga ware kiln with autumn leaves.
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120. Shimane
Iwago photographs cats of Shimane in scenes that bring back memories. In a town leading to Iwami Ginzan, a registered World Heritage Site, he meets a cat who shows him around the town. In a port town overlooking Mt. Daisen, cats stroll leisurely along the cobblestones, and at the fishing port, the cats are given fresh horse mackerel. At a farm full of kittens, Iwago is reminded of the Yamata no Orochi as they enthusiastically eat their food. A climbing kiln is the perfect playground for a cat, while a cat living at a sake brewery has a job of patrolling. In the mountain village, you can feel the signs of autumn with the cats.
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119. Miyagi
We searched for cats amidst the beautiful greenery of Miyagi. In a glass workshop on the outskirts of Sendai, there is a beautiful calico cat whose expression and movements change as soon as he steps outside, as if he is in the savanna. In Kurihara, a museum converted from an old house, the cats are busy patrolling, preparing for the museum's opening. In Osaki, we met a cat that had been rescued after the earthquake at a farm surrounded by forests. There were six cats at Miyagi's traditional kokeshi workshop. Many cats have lived here for a long time, but for some reason only one is allowed inside the workshop, a strange rule.
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118. Osaka
Iwago searches for cats in Osaka, and in Hozenji Yokocho he finds a cat standing in a water-spraying immovable pose. He says it has been living there with its companions for eight years. Next, he zooms in on a cat in a corner of Shinsekai overlooking Tsutenkaku. He then travels to Sakai City to visit a boxing gym. The sparring cats sometimes even tightrope-walk on the ropes of the ring. At Nozaki Kannon Temple, known for the love story of Osome Hisamatsu, two cats guide him around the famous sights. He also films a danjiri carving workshop and a tea ceremony class. Finally, he returns to Hozenji Yokocho, where he encounters an autumn storm at night.
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117. Kushiro Tokachi
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki heads to Kushiro and Tokachi! He canoe-walks with his kitty on Lake Kussharo in the early morning. He encounters a Yezo deer on the Kushiro River and succeeds in capturing a dynamic scene! Three cute kittens synchronize at Lake Akan!? A cat at a hot spring inn in Ashoro-cho guides him to a secret spot in the forest. In Kushiro, he visits a deep spot known only to those in the know, where cats gather at night under the neon lights. Two cats who used to live on the beach for kelp fishing have moved from Sapporo and seem content with life by the sea. Narrated by Tsukamoto Takashi.
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116. Furano
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels to Furano, Hokkaido! With his back to a row of poplar trees, a cat dives into a shining green wheat field. At an art museum in the forest, a 16-day-old baby cat lets out a cute cry. At a pension overlooking the mountains, he meets a cat that moved here from Singapore. At a ryokan in Furano city, two mascot cats take turns climbing atop its favorite antique clock. In Minamifurano town, he finds a cat by the river surrounded by thickets of butterbur. It is playing happily in a handmade wooden house. Narrated by Tsukamoto Takashi.
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115. Nigata
An uneasy atmosphere hangs over the relationship between Saburou and Tora, who live at the winery. Tora, who arrived two years earlier, sees Saburou as an intruder. Tora lies in wait in Saburou's bed. Then Saburou appears... ▽Arashi, a cat, is rescued after getting lost on a typhoon day. His owner returned to Niigata from Tokyo and took over his family's farm, so Arashi became the farm cat. Now he sometimes catches mice in the rice fields to protect the seedlings. ▽Narration by Miyazaki Aoi
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114. Ibaraki
What is the relationship between a dog flying in the sky on a paraglider and a cat staring at it? ▽A cat coaching golf? ▽The bond between surfer girls and cats ▽A cat playing volleyball? ▽The acting skills of a veteran cat actor ▽Narrated by Mone Kamishiraishi
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113. Hakone and Odawara
Mascot cat of the ropeway station on the shores of Lake Ashi ▽A cat living at Choanji Temple in Sengokuhara strolls among the arhat statues ▽The mascot cat of a rice-pot restaurant with a hot spring ▽A cat playing with bamboo shoots in the fields ▽A cat living in a tenement house in Odawara ▽All seafood? A gourmet cat at a fishing port ▽A cat and a snowstorm of cherry blossom petals ▽Narrated by Kashiyuka (Perfume)
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112. Nara
The kitties of Aoniyoshi Nara are... ▽A handmade cat door made of shoji paper at a nunnery ▽Cats and deer performing together in Nara Park ▽Iwago walks up the stairs where it is said that if a human falls, they will be reborn as a cat... ▽A cat living in the atelier of a popular fashion brand ▽A cat that reacts to its master's playing on the flute ▽Cats playing in the plum grove ▽Narrated by Kobayashi Kaor
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111. Aichi
A giant beckoning cat overlooks the city of Tokoname. The city once prospered through the manufacture of clay pipes. A cat strolls down a road lined with old clay pipes. ▽Ryusenji Temple in Nagoya is nicknamed the "Cat Temple." Around 20 cats live freely there. ▽A cat is discovered enjoying the aroma of coffee in a coffee shop. ▽The cat that Iwago photographed 12 years ago with a Hina doll is still alive. Iwago tries to take a photo with the same composition as before, but... ▽A cat waits for spring in a rapeseed flower field in Minamichita Town. ▽Narrated by Tsukamoto Takashi
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110. North America West Coast
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109. Kobe
The garden of the former guest house is full of cats. The one in charge is the Queen Cat, who looks great in a red bow tie collar. ▽At a cafe filled with Western antiques, you'll meet an old cat with a vintage feel. ▽At a custom-made shoe workshop, you'll find a cat who loves its owner too much. ▽The idol cat you can meet in the shopping district is so popular that it even has a T-shirt with its name on it. ▽A cat who lives on the Kobe University campus is an amazing 20 years old. The secret to its longevity is... ▽Narrated by Mizuhara Kiko
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108. Kagoshima
Who is the big boss of the cats living tough lives on Sakurajima? ▽A cat who gets excited easily but loses interest quickly at a Chiran tea farm? ▽A cat guarding the sweet potato shochu at the brewery from mice ▽A cat at the grave of Saigo Takamori, who was known to be a dog lover... ▽We visit Ibusuki City, the birthplace of Atsuhime, who loved cats. A star cat is discovered at a public bathhouse that is said to have been built when hot springs gushed forth from the rice fields during the Edo period ▽Narrated by Miyazaki Aoi
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107. Matsuyama and Uwajima
Botchan and Mado are brother and sister cats living on the site of the former lodgings of literary master Natsume Soseki, but their quarrel escalates, and eventually... ▽The cat at Dogo Onsen is called "Futeo" because of its unfazed and defiant appearance around people. But it seems it doesn't dislike being petted by people. When Iwago tries to pet it... ▽Name, a cat from Nametoko Valley, encounters a monkey that has come down the mountain in search of nuts. Name stares intently at the monkey. And then... ▽Narration by Maeda Atsuko
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2013 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
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Cast & crew
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Takayuki Yamada
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Aoi Miyazaki
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Takashi Tsukamoto
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Yuka Kashino
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Atsuko Maeda
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Kiko Mizuhara
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Kaoru Kobayashi
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Mone Kamishiraishi
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Momoko Fukuchi
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Reina Triendl
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Keita Machida
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Chiaki Kuriyama
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Koyuki
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Moka Kamishiraishi
Self - Narrator (voice)
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The most recent episode of Mitsuaki Iwago's World “Cats” Travelogue, Season 1 Episode 156, aired on March 20, 2026.
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Mitsuaki Iwago's World “Cats” Travelogue has 2 seasons with 450 episodes in total.
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