A Cat's-Eye View of Japan - Season 5

First aired: 1/18/2026 4 episodes
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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Aomori: Looking for Attention

Aired: 1/18/2026

A scallop fisherman's cat, Miya, keeps watch while her owner is at sea. Once he's back, Miya's ready to cuddle. Meanwhile, a cat in Hachinohe City sits on her owner's newspaper to get his attention.

Episode 2

2. Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls

Aired: 1/25/2026

Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town. Meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls. She keeps the staff company.

Episode 3

3. Fukui: Cats Along the Shore

Aired: 2/1/2026

Ran lives with wakame divers and watches over their daily work. If neighboring cat Fukusuke comes over, Ran goes on high alert. Pei lives at an inn near the lakeshore and is popular with customers.

4. Ehime: Cats in a Literary Town

Aired: 2/8/2026

Matsuyama City was once home to author Natsume Soseki. Two cats living there show us a beautiful garden and other historical scenery. At a temple, a cat gets breakfast from a monk and naps in a tree.