← Mitsuaki Iwago's World “Cats” Travelogue

Seasons & episodes

S1 · E121Mie 2023-01-07 · 89 min

An expanded 90-minute version of animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki's journey around Mie. From seaside towns to mountain villages, he encounters cats living freely among beautiful scenery. This time, he also tries out new filming techniques, such as 360-degree cameras, super close-ups, and upgraded moving cameras from the cat's point of view. You can enjoy the adorable cats to your heart's content in amazing footage. Appearances include a pearl farm, cats on a cape that can be seen from sunrise to sunset, and cats at an Iga ware kiln with autumn leaves.

S1 · E122Amakusa and Kumamoto 2023-02-02 · 59 min

I went to Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture. There are 230 cats living in Yushima, where I met three adorable kittens and a boy who is kind to cats. In Sakitsu, I was surprised to come across a cat that looked just like the one I photographed 20 years ago.

S1 · E123Tokushima 2023-02-23 · 59 min

Searching for cats in Tokushima. I was surprised by the snow-covered scenery in the mountain town, and the shrine known as Nekogami-san was full of small beckoning cats. I also filmed at the beautiful beach at sunrise, an indigo dyeing workshop, and a shrimp farm.

S1 · E124Miyazaki 2023-03-02 · 59 min

Iwago-san went to Miyazaki. Cats on a palm beach, turtles chasing cats at the aquarium. Miyazaki is famous for mangoes and cats sleeping under the trees. In a mountain village, there are five friendly cat sisters.

S1 · E125Shiga 2023-03-23 · 59 min

We went to Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. There were cats strolling along the shoreline and the boss cat of the fishing port. There were also cats at the castle ruins overlooking the lake. At Shigaraki Pottery Village, there were raccoon dog ornaments and cats. There was also a cat walking with a dog while looking at Hikone Castle.

S1 · E126Okayama 2023-04-27 · 89 min

Iwago-san went to Okayama. First, he went to Oji-ga-take to see the sunrise and cats. In Kurashiki, he went to the white-walled streets, Kurashiki River, and Jeans Street. In the Seto Inland Sea, he went to Mutsushima. A cat at a Bizen pottery kiln drinks water from a sake cup.

S1 · E127Yamanashi 2023-05-25 · 59 min

This time, we searched for cats in Yamanashi, saw cats and Mt. Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi, and saw a cat climbing a peach tree in Fuefuki City, a peach-producing area. We also filmed a cat playing with an old grape vine at a winery, and a temple associated with Takeda Shingen and Shosenkyo

S1 · E128Oita 2023-06-29 · 59 min

This time in Oita Prefecture. A cat in Beppu grooms itself with steam rising from the hot springs on its back. What is the favorite place of the cat at the sake brewery in Usuki? For some reason, the cat in Yufuin likes to stand on top of manholes. And a dramatic encounter on a street corner in Beppu.

S1 · E129Fukui 2023-07-27 · 89 min

This time, we photographed cats on the rocks of Tojinbo in Fukui Prefecture and on the seaweed fishing beach. We also photographed a mother and her kitten at Makie Kobo. We also photographed cats at two lakes in Mikatagoko Lakes. We also photographed cats at an eyeglass store, a shrine, and a farm.

S1 · E130Tottori 2023-08-31 · 89 min

This time in Tottori. A cat living with camels in the Tottori Sand Dunes. A large family of 11 in a town overlooking Mt. Daisen. A cat and a monster character on Mizuki Shigeru Road. At a port, a pear orchard, a photo studio, a temple, and a textile workshop in a mountain village.

S1 · E131Gifu 2023-09-28 · 89 min

A cat in the attic of a Gassho-style house in Shirakawa-go, Gifu. A cat with amazing creatures in the mountains, a cat with beautiful eyes in Magome-juku, Ogaki Castle, Oda Nobunaga's temple, and even Takayama.

S1 · E132Akita 2023-10-26 · 89 min

Cat walking in Akita. A couple and their mother and kitten on a farm in Senboku City, and cats living in a storehouse in Kakunodate. Akita dogs and cats in Odate, and sheep and cats in Oga City, known for Namahage. Also in Kisakata, Yokote City, and Kitaakita City.

S1 · E133Saga 2023-11-30 · 89 min

Saga. A torii gate standing in the Ariake Sea and the morning sun. Imari, encounters with chimneys and stone-paved alleys. A Karatsu ware plate with a cat on it, modeled on a dandy 11-year-old. Walking with a cat on the island of Karatsu in the Genkai Sea, where camellias grow naturally.

S1 · E134Granada, Spain 2023-12-21 · 89 min

This is the first overseas episode in three and a half years, and it is in Granada, Spain, where the Alhambra Palace is located, which Iwago had been hoping to visit. A cat watches flamenco in the old town with its cobblestone streets, and he also encounters cats in a cave dwelling.

S1 · E135Kyoto 2024-01-18 · 89 min

A trip of reunions and new encounters in Kyoto, a place visited on a program in 2017. What was the old cat doing at Amanohashidate and other famous autumn foliage spots? There were exciting encounters at the magnificent bamboo forest and the beach where the sun was setting on the Sea of Japan.

S1 · E136Gunma 2024-02-22 · 89 min

Iwago-san, who is visiting Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma for the first time, encounters a cat in the steam. He also visits the scenic spot of Lake Haruna and a cat playing a staring contest with a Daruma doll. He also visits a leek farm in Shimonita and Shima Onsen at the foot of Mount Asama.

S1 · E137Palau 2024-03-21 · 89 min

Palau is surrounded by emerald green seas and is a perpetual summer. If you look for cats along the coast, you will find cats strolling on the beach. At low tide, the mangrove-covered beach is a humorous sight of cats and many crabs.

S1 · E138Argentina 2024-04-13 · 89 min

This time, we're in Argentina. We filmed tango and cats in Buenos Aires, a cat on a colorful street corner, and a cat who loves the violin. At a ranch on the Great Plains, we filmed a kitten with its face covered in fresh milk.

S1 · E139Hagi, Yamaguchi 2024-06-08 · 89 min

This time, Iwago is in Normandy, France. It's been 45 years since he last visited Mont Saint-Michel. He encounters a port town at the mouth of the Seine, blooming apple orchards, and cats living in an artist's studio.