Seasons & episodes
S1 · E49Crete 2017-06-02 · 59 min
In this popular series, Iwago Mitsuaki photographs cats from the unique perspective of an animal photographer. The setting is Crete, Greece. On this island, where Zeus, the god of Greek mythology, was born and raised, you will encounter cats claiming 4,000-year-old ruins as their territory, cats hiding in castle walls to avoid strong winds, and cats basking in the sun in a monastery while listening to the sounds of prayer. As winter turns to spring, the light shining through the clouds creates a dramatic portrayal of the cats. The love games between the cats are also adorable!
S1 · E50Moldova 2017-07-07 · 59 min
Mitsuaki Iwago shot the film in Moldova, Eastern Europe. Among the vineyards, he encountered cats living in harmony with nature, capturing footage that "sounded like the camera itself had become the cat." In the courtyard of an apartment complex, a cat snuggles up to an elderly person. Filled with heartwarming footage of cats that will make you wish you could live a life like that! There are also kittens sleeping beside a mother and daughter enjoying traditional embroidery. The adorableness of fluffy cats playing in the out-of-season snow is heartwarming!
S1 · E51Cinque Terre 2017-08-04 · 59 min
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki meets cats all over the world. This time he went to Cinque Terre on the Mediterranean coast in northern Italy. Cinque Terre is a beautiful area of five small villages along the coast that has been registered as a World Heritage Site and is also popular as a tourist destination. What Iwago wanted to photograph here was, of all things, cats on the roofs, because he had heard that the cats here love being on the roofs. He chased the cats as they roamed from roof to roof and took photos with the beautiful sea and townscape in the background.
S1 · E52San Francisco 2017-09-01 · 59 min
In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time the setting is San Francisco. In San Francisco, a city of hills and fog, he encounters a kitty at a window! In a residential area on the hills, Iwago comes face to face with a sphinx cat, making its first appearance on the show, through a window! A pair of cat brothers living in a floating house lead an elegant life watching the birds by the water... A leopard-print cat strolls alongside a cable car. We get up close and personal with cats in the suburbs of San Francisco.
S1 · E53Bosnia and Herzegovina 2017-10-06 · 59 min
In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time the setting is Eastern Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Mostar, a city that was once a fierce battleground during the ethnic conflict and is now registered as a World Heritage Site, a cat peacefully grooms itself. A brown tabby brother and sister play together happily. In a village on the outskirts, a cat is smoked in a charcoal kiln. Don't miss the sight of a cat on a sheep farm climbing onto a dog's tummy and kneading with pleasure. Iwago encounters cats that seem like they belong in a fairy tale.
S1 · E54Prince Edward Island 2017-11-03 · 59 min
In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time he travels to Prince Edward Island, Canada. The setting for the novel "Anne of Green Gables," the cats live freely among sparkling waters and vibrant greenery. They hunt in the fields and beg for milk in the town, living in harmony with the island's residents. He also encountered a cat that was curled up like a ball and a cat at a historic racetrack. He photographed cats as if they were playing in Anne's world.
S1 · E55United Arab Emirates 2017-12-01 · 59 min
The stage for this popular series in which animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats is the United Arab Emirates. Most of the country is desert, and Iwago had always wanted to shoot in the desert. There he encountered a beautiful white cat. He aimed to capture its dynamic appearance against the backdrop of the contrast between the sand and the sky. He also encountered some charming cats in the tourist city of Dubai. In the market, a cat walks confidently through the crowds and is loved by many. There is also a cat relaxing on the marble floors of a luxurious mansion.
S1 · E56Zanzibar 2018-01-05 · 59 min
In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time the setting is Zanzibar. This island is located east of Tanzania, Africa, and Iwago encountered many kittens here. Zanzibar is also known as the Spice Island. It is clove harvest season in the village, and kittens are roaming among the drying racks. He also discovered a newborn baby in an alley in Stone Town on the west side of the island, and on the coast he encountered a pair of cute brothers who were not afraid of the water as they went on an adventure.
S1 · E57Bhutan 2018-02-02 · 59 min
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visited Bhutan at the foot of the Himalayas. In Punakha, at an altitude of 1,300m, threshing work is in full swing, while a cat plays around chasing grasshoppers nearby. At Paro temple, at an altitude of 2,200m, Iwago took a satisfying shot of a cat and a monk in a hall bathed in sunlight and filled with the scent of incense. Phobjikha, at an altitude of 2,900m, is a wetland blessed with abundant water sources, where cranes fly in in winter. The cat and girl he met here live a simple but spiritually rich life under an endless blue sky.
S1 · E58Photographing America 2018-03-02 · 59 min
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki says, "You can understand a country and the lives of its people by looking at its cats." So this time, he will re-edit his previous programs to show us what kind of America we can see through cats, having visited America the most on his world cat walks. He will visit six locations, from New York in the east to the west coast and Hawaii. A vast country with many ethnic groups, a superpower that is always in the spotlight, what kind of America has Iwago's camera captured through the eyes of cats? Discover America.
S1 · E59Noto 2018-04-06 · 59 min
In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time he travels to Noto in the Hokuriku region. Cats endure the strong winds of the Sea of Japan, and sometimes even snowstorms. In the morning at the fishing port, cats gather in search of fish. Cats are also part of daily life in Noto. Cats take their morning walks at the Wajima morning market, and you can also encounter cats at Wajima lacquerware workshops and old houses in the mountains. And then there's the Tateyama mountain range across the Sea of Japan, and cats - footage Iwago was determined to capture. He captures cats waiting for the fleeting blue sky and the arrival of spring.
S1 · E60Cambodia 2018-05-04 · 59 min
This episode of animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki's popular series takes him to Cambodia in Southeast Asia. The shoot took place during the dry season, where stilt houses on the shores of a lake are 6m above ground level. At this time of year, shops are set up in the open air, and cats roam among them. Iwago aimed to capture the movements of these cats. In the humid and muggy climate of Cambodia, hammocks are perfect for taking afternoon naps, and a kitty is napping underneath it, when something happens. A cat is also spotted strolling among the ruins of Angkor Wat, and its beautiful silhouette against the setting sun is also a highlight
S1 · E61Fiji 2018-06-01 · 59 min
This is a popular series by animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki. The setting is Fiji, known as a resort destination in the South Pacific. The shooting took place during the rainy season, a time when there is a lot of rain. Iwago aimed to depict the lesser known rainy side of Fiji. Cute kittens stroll along the beach after the rain, and when it rains again, they take shelter in the green bushes. Even in the pouring rain, children play happily, but the cats take a nap at home. And a rainbow appears over the beach. The lives of people and cats are depicted in such rainy season scenery.
S1 · E62Cyprus 2018-07-06 · 59 min
In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world photographing cats. This time, the setting is Cyprus in the Mediterranean. The cats that patrol the Temple of Apollo, which appears in mythology, are skilled at killing poisonous snakes. The white cats in the white stone village stand out beautifully in the Mediterranean sunlight. There are cats on the cliffs overlooking the deep blue sea, cats playing with a large jar at a winery, and 18 cats living in a monastery in the mountains. The people of the island met the cats that they call "friends and family."
S1 · E63Switzerland 2018-08-03 · 59 min
In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki photographs cats from around the world. This time, he takes a look at the beautiful Swiss Alps. A young girl plays with goats, dogs and cats on a farm in the green mountains. In a lake fed by melting snow, a cat begs for ham in a mountain hut, and when satisfied, gulps down the cold water from the lake. At a mountain hut overlooking the north face of the Eiger, two sibling cats enjoy chasing each other. Against the backdrop of the majestic Alps, these charming photographs capture the tough lives of cats.
S1 · E64Ireland 2018-09-07 · 59 min
A popular series by animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki. This time he visits the lush green country of Ireland. A white cat shows off its cute behavior on a hill in the Aran Islands, known for its sweaters. Cats live in a residential area of Dublin, the capital, when a fox appears, surprising the cat with its surprising behavior. Cats live with sheep and dogs on a rural farm, and Iwago is very satisfied to have been able to capture this heartwarming scene.
S1 · E65Iceland 2018-10-05 · 59 min
In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world photographing cats. This time he travels to the Nordic island of Iceland. At a ranch spread across lava land formed by volcanic activity, he meets cats playing with horses and kittens who use a cavity formed in the ground as their playground. The wind is strong and the natural environment is harsh, but the cats are very energetic. In Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, cats are important partners to the citizens. He encounters cats at the city hall, in the square, and in residential areas. He also managed to capture a touching scene at a goat ranch.
S1 · E66Tuscany, Italy 2018-11-02 · 59 min
Cypress trees stretch straight up into the blue sky, a landscape that seems almost like a painting. This is Tuscany, Italy. Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki came here after hearing that cats live in the bright sunshine and abundant nature. He found a large male cat on the hillside lined with cypress trees. In the alleys where cats gather in the cobblestone town, he saw a mother and her kitten scratching their claws, a strong-looking black cat, and a cute white cat. He also encountered cats at the town's beautiful church tower and at an organic winery.
S1 · E67Basque Country, Spain 2018-12-07 · 59 min
In the Basque region of Spain, facing the North Atlantic, a cat looked happy after receiving some sardines in a port town. It prefers fish to meat, which is why it was given a strange name. Basque cats meow a lot, and on a hill by the sea, Iwago and a white cat meowed at each other for 30 minutes. At the home of a contemporary artist, Iwago also became the godfather of a new cat. The Basque region has its own unique culture and language, and Iwago, who was visiting the Basque region for the first time, photographed the unique cats while discovering another Spain.
S1 · E68Mexico 2019-01-11 · 59 min
With colorful flags and bright orange marigold flowers lining the streets, the Mexican city of Guanajuato was preparing to celebrate the Day of the Dead, a festival similar to the Japanese Obon festival. Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki fell in love at first sight with a courageous cat he met there. Iwago then decided to climb a hill overlooking the rows of colorful houses and search for cats from there, and visit any he found. Iwago, who has found many cats, shared his secret to finding cats.
S1 · E69Costa Rica 2019-02-01 · 59 min
Iwago traveled to Costa Rica in Central America, a country blessed with clear blue seas and skies and abundant nature. He came across a black and white female cat on a deserted beach as the sun rose. "She's quite beautiful," Iwago thought, and immediately began filming her. When he visited the house where she lives, he found breakfast on the dining table, and the cat was given a traditional Costa Rican meal made from rice and beans. He also came across a boy doting on a kitten at a coffee plantation. The boy loves to climb trees with the kitten. Why? He also filmed cats on a beautiful ranch.
S1 · E70Jamaica 2019-03-01 · 59 min
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S1 · E71Okinawa Kudaka Island 2019-04-05 · 59 min
Iwago Mitsuaki, an animal photographer who has photographed cats all over the world, visited Kudaka Island in Okinawa in response to viewers' requests to see Japanese cats. He met a one-year-old cat on the cape, and although it was still small, it wandered everywhere on the island. The cat surprised Iwago by using a 100-year-old banyan tree as its playground and going right to the water's edge on the beach to play. Iwago also photographed cats in the daily lives of the island's people, including cats at a fishing port and cats that play with the sound of the sanshin (three-stringed instrument).
S1 · E72New Zealand 2019-05-03 · 59 min
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to New Zealand. He wanted to see sheep, kiwis, and the lives of cats in this rugby powerhouse country. When he visited the rugby players, he saw a cat playing with a rugby ball. It seems that its unconventional movements are fun. When he visited a sheep farm, he found that there were only 15 cats there, but there was a reason unique to this country. At a kiwi farm, he was surprised by the beautiful coat of a large 13-year-old male cat considering its age. He also photographed cats in a lovely resort area.