Gotokuji Temple: Tokyo’s Temple of Lucky Cats
Nestled in the quiet Setagaya district of Tokyo, Gotokuji Temple is an intriguing spot with a unique claim to fame: it’s considered the birthplace of the maneki-neko, or “lucky cat”.
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Gio Cat Café in Seoul (Café Gio Cat)
Last year I wrote about a cat café in Tokyo, but there are plenty in Seoul as well. So I went to Café Gio Cat in Seoul with a friend – and while it has cats too, it is very different compared to the Tokyo one.
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Mellow Cat Cafe in Kichijoji
On my trip to various places in Tokyo that I love, I went to Inokashira Park and the Mellow Cafe.
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Cat Cafe in Tokyo: Don’t wake the cat!
A cat cafe near Inokashira park with a relaxed atmosphere – but don’t wake up the cat!
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The Cats of Arai, Nakano: Purrfect cat party
My tiny apartment in Nakano doesn’t have many amenities, but it does have a call-a-cat service. Sometimes the cats are even there before I call them! Meow!
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