

Cat Nation
2017-07-20 · 52 min · ★ 6.7
A journey into the unique, often bizarre, world of Japanese cat culture. Cat themed cafes, bars, temples, cat islands, cats with human jobs, cat friendly businesses, and the origins of the iconic beckoning cat statue.
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- Tim Delmastro, Cassandra Delmastro
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- 100th Monkey Films
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