Dadadadaaaaaaaa!
We had finally arrived at the best part of cat island.. the amazing amusing cat houses! This part of Cat Island si called “manga island,” even though it’s really just a hill on top of the same island that we’d been on the whole time.
But aren’t they cool?!
You can also stay in the houses during certain parts of the year. I think that it would be worth it to make the trip back just to stay in one of them. (=^.^=)
So of course I took a lot of pictures!
We kind of came up the back side of the settlement by accident, so the first glimpse of cat-awesomeness was only so-so.
But it soon got cuter and cuter!
There were all sorts of little details hidden here and there! How many can you spot?
Just look at that cat tower towering over the trees? Aaaaah! I love it!!!
Cute cute cute!! Even the clouds look like cats!
There was even a coordinated van! I’m not sure if this was the visitor’s center or what. It didn’t seem like it was open, so we didn’t go in.
Even the public restrooms were cat-themed!
This.. um… ilustration was on the inside of one of the toilet stalls.
Mrrowr!
Here is a grumpy pirate kitty.
Stepford kittyhood. ;P
That’s where our adventures in kittyland ended, but there was still a fair amount of the island to explore, including the cat shrine! Stay tuned for tomorrow! :3
By the way.. what was your favorite spot?
It is so cute. Is there anything the Japanese can not make kawaii, seriously?
I love the detailing. It is so sweet. Do you know how it came to be cat themed?
Yes, there is a story about it’s history. In short, the island’s main industry was fishing, and soon rats started appearing on the island, as they had stown away on the fishing boats. So the fishermen brought cats over in order to control the mice population. They fed the cats fish from their catch to keep them healthy, and the population exploded. ^^
Wow, you took almost the same photos as me. I mean of the exact same things! Even the drawing on the toilet! XDDDDD
You were lucky! When I was there the houses were closed still and you couldn’t peek inside at all!
XD It was all thanks to you that I even knew about this place! ♥
Even the graffiti was cat-themed? Win!
Considering how identical those houses look at first glance, they are remarkably individual in their details…and so cute!
Yay, what a cute place to visit!
I’ve seen pictures of those buildings before– EXCEPT the building of the cat peeking over the trees. I burst out laughing when I saw it. It’s almost an accusing stare with piercing eyes. Amazing.
What better way to start the new year off than with pictures of cat stuff
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I read in a previous post that you’re going to try to be happier. Thats the best possible goal I can think off. I went through a poopy breakup last month before christmas and my birthday so now I’m itching to get my happiness in every corner and crevice. Thank god for my pet cat and friends. But little things like this blog are so delightful!!!
Keep up the awesome posts
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Isn’t that building hilarious?! XD
Thanks so much for the sweet comments! I hope that you’re getting over your breakup nicely!
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