‘Catnomics’: how Japan’s feline fixation has become an industry worth billions

Their influence is evident in every corner of society, the imperial family owns some, and Tokyo even has its own ‘cat town’ ...
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In Japan, cats are more than pets – they’re practically an economy

From lucky figurines and kitty-themed streets to cafés and bestselling novels, Japan’s feline obsession shows no signs of ...
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Japanese-based cat cafe opening at Ala Moana Center

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- A Japanese cat café is in the works at Ala Moana Center, KITV4 has learned. A Japanese-based company has recently filed public documents to operate a cat café at a ground level ...
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Catnomics: How Japan’s obsession with cats built a ¥3 trillion ($18.8 billion) industry | World

Discover Catnomics Japan’s feline fixation driving a multi-billion-dollar economy. From cat cafes and islands to premium pet food and maneki-neko, explore how cats outnumber dogs as pets and ...
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Five Feline-Filled Japanese Destinations For Cat Lovers

While the domestic cat is believed to have originated in the Middle East, the species’ affable nature and prowess for rodent extermination has allowed it to expand across the globe, reaching some of ...
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In Singapore, Two Cat Cafés Emerge: Neko no Niwa Cafe and The Cat Café

For the uninitiated, cat cafés have been around since 1998, when the first cat-themed café opened in Taiwan–a country that, unsurprisingly, is also home to a popular cat village. Despite its origins ...