Cat Nation
A film about Japan's crazy cat culture.
2017 · 52 min · ★ 6.7 · Documentary
A journey into the unique, often bizarre, world of Japanese cat culture. Cat themed cafes, bars, temples, cat islands, cats with human jobs, cat friendly businesses, and the origins of the iconic beckoning cat statue.
Directed by Tim Delmastro
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