Overview
Cats have recently become the most-owned pets in Japan, and their popularity continues to grow. This has led to feline celebrities, unusual products and apartments designed specifically with cat owners in mind. Our guest is zoologist Imaizumi Tadaaki. He talks about the history of cats in Japan, and the supernatural powers they were once thought to possess. He also talks about the number of feral cats in cities, and the problems that can arise when humans and animals live in close proximity.
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8 - 1Moss January 12, 2021 -
8 - 2Libraries January 19, 2021 -
8 - 3Japanophiles: Sheila Cliffe January 26, 2021 -
8 - 4Ukiyo-e February 02, 2021 -
8 - 5Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt March 16, 2021 -
8 - 6Cleaning Tools April 08, 2021 -
8 - 7Lacquerware April 22, 2021 -
8 - 8Suits May 06, 2021 -
8 - 9Emergency Goods May 13, 2021 -
8 - 10Japanophiles: Chad Mullane May 27, 2021 -
8 - 11Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths June 03, 2021 -
8 - 12Japan vs. Epidemics, Part 2: Modern History June 17, 2021 -
8 - 13Tiny Houses July 01, 2021 -
8 - 14Watches & Clocks July 08, 2021 -
8 - 15Plastic Food Samples July 15, 2021 -
8 - 16Japanophiles: Asa Ekstrom July 29, 2021 -
8 - 17Cats and Japan August 05, 2021 -
8 - 18Personal Robots September 02, 2021 -
8 - 19Scissors September 16, 2021 -
8 - 20Japanophiles: Marty Friedman September 30, 2021 -
8 - 21Luck October 07, 2021 -
8 - 22Tatami October 28, 2021 -
8 - 23Chests & Cabinets November 11, 2021 -
8 - 24Japanophiles: Nicholas Rennick December 02, 2021 -
8 - 25Bamboo December 16, 2021 -
8 - 26Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu Culture December 23, 2021 -
8 - 27Ainu: A New Generation December 30, 2021