Cat island

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Aoshima, also known as Cat Island, is a tiny remote island in the Ehime Prefecture of southern Japan where cats outnumber humans 6 to 1. So you can imagine the horror these people felt when recently the food supply service was put on hold due to bad weather conditions. To prevent the feline-uprising, the residents turned to the Internet.

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Anyone who appreciates cats knows that they are truly special creatures. Sure, they can be a little moody sometimes — but honestly, who can't relate to that? They might do whatever they want and constantly act like the king or queen of your…

“Tashirojima Island in Japan. Known as Cat Island. My wife is in heaven”

Zoe Staff Report Although the island of Tashirojima, known locally as “Cat Island,” was in the path of the tsunami, it escaped most of the damage.…

Manabeshima in Okayama prefecture, famed for being one of Japan's Cat Islands, is also home to incredible sceneries and local island life.