Seasons & episodes
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.
S1 · E73Myanmar 2019-06-07 · 59 min
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visited Inle Lake in Myanmar. There is a temple on the lake, where people live with the water. Perhaps because of the teachings of caring for animals, cats roam freely in the temple hall. When Iwago found out that the cat did not have a name, he became its godfather. The abundant water in the lake is used to grow melons and eggplants. Nyan patrols to protect the crops from rats. Fishing involves going out to sea to set nets, with the cat on board the boat. He also met cats at a workshop that makes folk crafts.
S1 · E74Burgundy, France 2019-07-05 · 59 min
Wine-loving animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to Burgundy, France, hoping to see vineyards and cats. He first encountered cats at an old castle in a beautiful little village. He was delighted that the village scenery and cats made for picturesque photos no matter where he took them. He then went to the vineyards where wine enthusiasts covet. Here the cats patrol and sharpen their claws on wooden posts. The cats then went to a wine cellar where they posed with 30,000 bottles waiting to be shipped behind them. He also photographed cats on street corners and in the countryside.
S1 · E75Seattle, USA 2019-08-09 · 59 min
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels to Seattle. While IT companies, mail-order businesses and other businesses have sprung up here, the city is also blessed with such lush greenery that it is nicknamed the Emerald City. Amid the greenery, he spots cats strolling around wearing colorful bandanas and a fuzzy white cat lurking in the bushes in a residential area. He also photographs cats in the great outdoors. He travels to the Olympic Peninsula, west of Seattle. In a forest surrounded by mountains, he meets some cats led by a girl who is skilled at imitating animal sounds. He even has a sound-imitating battle with the girl, Iwago.
S1 · E76Victoria, Canada 2019-09-06 · 59 min
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to Victoria, Canada. A white cat suddenly climbed onto his head, but he started off in high spirits, saying it looked like a cloud was riding on it. Victoria is home to many gardens, and it was the season when beautiful flowers were in full bloom. Iwago, who uses cats and flowers as his motif, had a fun location shoot. In a residential area, he came face to face with a cat and a deer, which he successfully photographed. "Victoria is amazing. Flowers, sun, cats, and wild animals. They're all together." Iwago was deeply moved.
S1 · E77Romantic Road in Germany 2019-10-04 · 59 min
The setting for the World Cat Walk is the Romantic Road that runs through southern Germany. In Dinkelsbühel, a popular cat warmly welcomes and sees off travelers at a hotel that dates back to the 16th century. In the circular city of Nördlingen, cats greet tourists at the observation deck of a towering tower. In Schwangau Castle, there is a princely cat. The end of the road is Füssen. A cat that the team encountered in a square is very greedy, begging for food from customers at a bar. Iwago-san resisted the urge to drink a beer while filming.
S1 · E78Mongolia 2019-11-01 · 59 min
Mongolia, among the vast grasslands and clear blue skies, there is a cat among the nomads who live there. He patrols with a red talismanic cloth around his neck. There are many mice on the grasslands, so cats are an indispensable presence. The horsehead fiddle is an essential part of Mongolian folk music, and when we visit a player, we find a white cat there. The cat is enchanted by the Mongolian tunes. Terelj National Park is a popular tourist destination where you can stay overnight and enjoy horseback riding. The cat here loves riding horses, and enjoys hopping around in people's arms.
S1 · E79Kamakura 2019-12-06 · 59 min
Iwago's favorite cat lives on Zaimokuza Beach in Kamakura. He first met the cat two years ago and fell in love with its plump body and yellow fur immediately. It's a popular cat on the beach, and people come to see it from far away, not just locals. After a typhoon hit the Japanese archipelago, he was worried about Iwago, so he went to visit the beach. In Kamakura, he also took photos at Meigetsuin Temple and Manpukuji Temple, and was happy to see that the cats were being well taken care of. He also encountered cats at a jazz cafe on Komachi-dori and a beauty salon in Hayama.
S1 · E80Athens 2020-01-09 · 59 min
Iwago, who has photographed cats all over the world, wanted to visit previous Olympic venues in 2020 to see how the cats live there. He chose Athens, where the first modern Olympic Games were held. Upon entering the stadium, he found the spectator seats made entirely of marble, and was greeted by a calico cat. The town, home to people who had migrated from the Greek islands, has white-walled alleyways, a place that cats would surely love. Here he photographed the wonderful lives of kind people and cats.
S1 · E81Rome 2020-02-06 · 59 min
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki searches for cats in Rome, the site of the Olympic Games. He encounters a cat on the marathon course where barefoot runner Abebe ran. The course is made of rough cobblestones, but the cat seems to be comfortable. The cats in Rome's downtown area are a bit wary, and it's difficult to get close. In the end, he manages to get within two meters, but it takes three hours. Other unique cats that make an appearance include the cats on the canoeing lake, the cats in the city in the sky, and Iwago's favorite cat in the mysterious courtyard.
S1 · E82Sydney 2020-03-06 · 59 min
Sydney was the site of the 2000 Olympic Games. It was here that we met a gold medalist from the Games and his cat. We discovered a cat walking on the water at the yacht harbor. We learned that it was training hard for a certain competition. Surfing is popular in Australia, and there was a popular cat staying at a guesthouse where surfers gather. We discovered a cat trail in a residential area, and saw some amusing interactions between a boss cat and a younger one. We also photographed a cat and an Australian black ibis on a street corner, revealing that Sydney is a big city, yet rich in nature.
S1 · E83Barcelona 2020-04-07 · 59 min
This time on our World Cat Walk, we visit Barcelona. Iwago wanted to photograph cats alongside Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia, and he found the perfect spot to surpass his expectations. In the old town, he found a sociable cat in an atmospheric second-hand bookstore. It's a beckoning cat that quickly becomes friends with people passing by. On a green hill, he found a cat he liked and ended up giving it a name. In Barcelona, an artist doted on cats. He photographed cats playing in the artist's studio and cats listening to music being played.
S1 · E84Los Angeles 2020-06-09 · 59 min
Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to Los Angeles. Under the blue sky, he met an artist cat on a terrace along the coast. Los Angeles is synonymous with Hollywood, and celebrities' homes are home to celebrity cats, whose names are surprising. He discovered a cat next to a cactus at a resort in the desert. He then went to the world of art, which has recently become a hot topic on social media, where he met a mother and her kitten who live as if they are protecting this land. Iwago was touched by the sight of a young volunteer spending time on top of a giant mountain of art.
S1 · E85Fuji and Shizuoka 2020-07-28 · 59 min
Wanting to photograph cats in a setting with Mt. Fuji in the background, Iwago first heads to a ranch on the Asagiri Plateau, which spreads out on the west side of the mountain. There he meets a beautiful calico cat with lovely eyes, a beauty who loves to play in nature. He also searches for cats at a fishing port on the Izu Peninsula, where he encounters cats taking naps and begging fishermen for fish while taking in the beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. At Lover's Cape, he is reunited with a souvenir shop's mascot cat for the first time in 10 years, and his white fur makes him feel the passage of time. He also encounters cats at temples, tea fields, and a fishing pond fed by underground water from Mt. Fuji.
S1 · E86Aizu and Fukushima 2020-09-29 · 59 min
Aizu is the setting for this journey to meet wonderful cats. When we visit Ouchijuku, we see a black cat in a souvenir shop. It's the third generation mascot cat. In Aizuwakamatsu, we are surprised to see a cat eating from a beautiful bowl at an Aizu lacquer shop. When we visit an old shrine, we are greeted by a white cat, who we haven't seen in four years. We photograph beautiful hydrangeas and cats. In Kitakata, we are reunited with a chubby cat, who joins us on a long walk. We also meet wonderful cats at temples and herb gardens.