Mitsuaki Iwago's World “Cats” Travelogue

Istanbul

Our first episode focuses on cats in Istanbul, Turkey. Cats are considered sacred animals in Turkey, so every stray cat

Aegean Isles

Sorrento and Capri

The third episode focuses on cats in Sorrento, a town overlooking the Bay of Naples in Italy, and on the island of Capri

Havana, Cuba

Key West, Florida

Marrakesh, Morocco

Taiwan

Portugal

Seto Inland Sea

Andalusia

Morocco, Sea and Mountains

Bulgaria

Dubrovnik

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visits Dubrovnik, a World Heritage city on the Adriatic Sea. He is drawn to the old t

Sicily

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki meets cats in Sicily. Every morning at the fishing port, there is a restaurant where

Rural Southern France

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki walks through rural villages in the south of France, meeting cats. Many of the homes

Okinawa

Hawaii

Chile

Uruguay

Yamaguchi

Norway

Belgium

Scotland

Paris

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki encounters cats in Paris, France. White cats living with Parisian women in an apartme

Malaysia

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki comes face to face with cats in Malaysia, Southeast Asia. On a hill overlooking the S

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki follows the cats living in Chiang Mai, Thailand! At the temple, a kitten plays with a

New Orleans

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki follows the cats of New Orleans in the southern United States! The cats of this jazz

Madrid, Spain

The setting is Spain! Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki follows cats in the capital, Madrid! Under the blazing sun, the

Charleston

The setting is America! Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago approaches the cats of Charleston on the East Coast from a ca

Malta

Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago follows the cats of Malta, a small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean S

Cairns, Australia

The setting is Cairns, Australia! Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago follows cats in this famous tourist town facing the

Romania

The setting is Eastern Europe, Romania. Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki gets up close and personal with cats! With th

Melbourne

The setting is Melbourne. Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago approaches the cats living in Australia's second largest ci

Prague

The setting is Central Europe, the Czech Republic. Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki follows cats in the capital city o

Bali

Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago follows the cats who live in Bali, Indonesia, surrounded by the devout people and bea

Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam! Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago approaches the cats who live leisurely in the vibrant

Peru

The setting for this episode is Peru, South America. Cats live on floating islands on Lake Titicaca at an altitude of 3,

Croatia

The setting for this episode is Croatia, a beautiful country facing the Mediterranean Sea. Animal photographer Iwago Mit

Latvia

The setting is Latvia, a country in northern Europe, the middle of the three Baltic states. Animal photographer Iwago Mi

Rio de Janeiro

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki photographs cats on the streets of the world from a cat's perspective! This time, he

Amsterdam

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki approaches Amsterdam, Netherlands, from a cat's perspective! A cat leisurely walks al

New York

The story is set in New York, USA. Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago meets cats living in the big city. At a pizza rest

England

The setting is England. Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago looks at cats living freely in the beautiful countryside. Cat

Sri Lanka

Mitsuaki Iwago photographs cats in Sri Lanka from the unique perspective of an animal photographer. A cat carefully groo

Czech Republic

Mitsuaki Iwago photographs cats in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic from the unique perspective of an animal pho

Singapore

Mitsuaki Iwago takes a close look at the cats of "Singapore" from an animal photographer's perspective. Cats unique to t

The Four Seasons of Kyoto: Prologue

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki photographed cats in Kyoto over the course of a year in this special. Adorable cats a

Hong Kong

In this popular series, Mitsuaki Iwago takes a closer look at cats from around the world from an animal photographer's p

Crete

In this popular series, Iwago Mitsuaki photographs cats from the unique perspective of an animal photographer. The setti

Moldova

Mitsuaki Iwago shot the film in Moldova, Eastern Europe. Among the vineyards, he encountered cats living in harmony with

Cinque Terre

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki meets cats all over the world. This time he went to Cinque Terre on the Mediterranean

San Francisco

In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time th

Bosnia and Herzegovina

In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time th

Prince Edward Island

In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time he

United Arab Emirates

The stage for this popular series in which animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cat

Zanzibar

In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time th

Bhutan

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visited Bhutan at the foot of the Himalayas. In Punakha, at an altitude of 1,300m, th

Photographing America

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki says, "You can understand a country and the lives of its people by looking at its cat

Noto

In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world to photograph cats, and this time he

Cambodia

This episode of animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki's popular series takes him to Cambodia in Southeast Asia. The shoot t

Fiji

This is a popular series by animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki. The setting is Fiji, known as a resort destination in th

Cyprus

In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world photographing cats. This time, the s

Switzerland

In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki photographs cats from around the world. This time, he takes a

Ireland

A popular series by animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki. This time he visits the lush green country of Ireland. A white c

Iceland

In this popular series, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels around the world photographing cats. This time he tra

Tuscany, Italy

Cypress trees stretch straight up into the blue sky, a landscape that seems almost like a painting. This is Tuscany, Ita

Basque Country, Spain

In the Basque region of Spain, facing the North Atlantic, a cat looked happy after receiving some sardines in a port tow

Mexico

With colorful flags and bright orange marigold flowers lining the streets, the Mexican city of Guanajuato was preparing

Costa Rica

Iwago traveled to Costa Rica in Central America, a country blessed with clear blue seas and skies and abundant nature. H

Jamaica

Okinawa Kudaka Island

Iwago Mitsuaki, an animal photographer who has photographed cats all over the world, visited Kudaka Island in Okinawa in

New Zealand

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to New Zealand. He wanted to see sheep, kiwis, and the lives of cats in this rug

Myanmar

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visited Inle Lake in Myanmar. There is a temple on the lake, where people live with t

Burgundy, France

Wine-loving animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to Burgundy, France, hoping to see vineyards and cats. He first enco

Seattle, USA

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels to Seattle. While IT companies, mail-order businesses and other businesses ha

Victoria, Canada

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to Victoria, Canada. A white cat suddenly climbed onto his head, but he started

Romantic Road in Germany

The setting for the World Cat Walk is the Romantic Road that runs through southern Germany. In Dinkelsbühel, a popular

Mongolia

Mongolia, among the vast grasslands and clear blue skies, there is a cat among the nomads who live there. He patrols wit

Kamakura

Iwago's favorite cat lives on Zaimokuza Beach in Kamakura. He first met the cat two years ago and fell in love with its

Athens

Iwago, who has photographed cats all over the world, wanted to visit previous Olympic venues in 2020 to see how the cats

Rome

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki searches for cats in Rome, the site of the Olympic Games. He encounters a cat on the

Sydney

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 di

Barcelona

This time on our World Cat Walk, we visit Barcelona. Iwago wanted to photograph cats alongside Gaudi's famous Sagrada Fa

Los Angeles

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki went to Los Angeles. Under the blue sky, he met an artist cat on a terrace along the

Fuji and Shizuoka

Wanting to photograph cats in a setting with Mt. Fuji in the background, Iwago first heads to a ranch on the Asagiri Pla

Aizu and Fukushima

Aizu is the setting for this journey to meet wonderful cats. When we visit Ouchijuku, we see a black cat in a souvenir s

Boso and Chiba

This time, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki heads to Boso in Chiba Prefecture. First, he encounters a unique black cat

Miura Peninsula

The setting for this journey in search of encounters with wonderful cats is the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Kawagoe and Chichibu

This trip to meet wonderful cats takes us to Kawagoe and Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture. Every morning at 6am, a meow ca

Sanuki and Kagawa

This time on our journey to meet wonderful cats, we visit Sanuki and Kagawa. First, early in the morning, we come across

Aki and Hiroshima

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki goes on a journey to meet wonderful cats, this time in Aki and Hiroshima. First up is

Nikko, Nasu, Shiobara

This time, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visits Nikko, Nasu and Shiobara. At Lake Chuzenji, he meets a cat family t

Shimanto and Tosashimizu

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki visits Shimanto City and Tosashimizu City in Kochi Prefecture. He encounters a white

Fukuoka - Genkai Sea and Hibiki Sea -

This time, animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki searches for cats on the islands and seaside towns of the Genkai-nada and

In the scent of downtown Tokyo

Iwago Mitsuaki, an animal photographer born and raised in Tokyo, photographs cats living among the scents of Tokyo's dow

In Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood

This is the second in a series of photographs of cats in Tokyo by animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki. He searches for ca

Iwate

The journey to meet wonderful cats takes us to Iwate Prefecture. We meet a sweet kitty at a farm in Shizukuishi Town, lo

Tokyo Tama

In February 2021, he photographed a calico cat crossing the river on the riverbank in Akiruno City, using a fallen log a

Traditional Life and Cats ~Europe~

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki continues to travel around the world to meet wonderful cats. He has visited Europe th

Hakodate

I've come all the way to Hakodate! ▽At a temple overlooking the sea from its gate, I meet a cat patrolling the grounds

Karuizawa

There is a cat in front of a church surrounded by trees. The cat licks at Iwago's camera as he tries to take a photo. Pe

Wakayama

At the fishing port, we discover a three-generation cat family. The two-month-old kittens are adorable. Mr. Iwago says t

Light, Color and Nyan ~Latin America~

The film was shot mainly at the "Day of the Dead" festival in Mexico, similar to the Japanese Obon festival, coffee plan

Toyama

In Imizu city, you'll encounter a mother cat and her kitten. It's adorable to see them basking together in the sun. You'

Yamagata

An island of ring-tailed lemurs. The females are stronger than the males, and a female named "Lacey" reigns as the boss.

Nagasaki

At Peace Memorial Park, you will encounter a white cat that is a symbol of peace. However, it seems that the white cat l

Matsuyama and Uwajima

Botchan and Mado are brother and sister cats living on the site of the former lodgings of literary master Natsume Soseki

Kagoshima

Who is the big boss of the cats living tough lives on Sakurajima? ▽A cat who gets excited easily but loses interest qu

Kobe

The garden of the former guest house is full of cats. The one in charge is the Queen Cat, who looks great in a red bow t

North America West Coast

Mitsuaki Iwago vs. the panda family. What is a "square panda"? ▽ Penguins that "fly" underwater ▽ The convenient bea

Aichi

A giant beckoning cat overlooks the city of Tokoname. The city once prospered through the manufacture of clay pipes. A c

Nara

The kitties of Aoniyoshi Nara are... ▽A handmade cat door made of shoji paper at a nunnery ▽Cats and deer performing

Hakone and Odawara

Mascot cat of the ropeway station on the shores of Lake Ashi ▽A cat living at Choanji Temple in Sengokuhara strolls am

Ibaraki

What is the relationship between a dog flying in the sky on a paraglider and a cat staring at it? ▽A cat coaching golf

Nigata

An uneasy atmosphere hangs over the relationship between Saburou and Tora, who live at the winery. Tora, who arrived two

Furano

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki travels to Furano, Hokkaido! With his back to a row of poplar trees, a cat dives into

Kushiro Tokachi

Animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki heads to Kushiro and Tokachi! He canoe-walks with his kitty on Lake Kussharo in the e

Osaka

Iwago searches for cats in Osaka, and in Hozenji Yokocho he finds a cat standing in a water-spraying immovable pose. He

Miyagi

We searched for cats amidst the beautiful greenery of Miyagi. In a glass workshop on the outskirts of Sendai, there is a

Shimane

Iwago photographs cats of Shimane in scenes that bring back memories. In a town leading to Iwami Ginzan, a registered Wo

Mie

An expanded 90-minute version of animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki's journey around Mie. From seaside towns to mountain

Amakusa and Kumamoto

I went to Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture. There are 230 cats living in Yushima, where I met three adorable kittens and a b

Tokushima

Searching for cats in Tokushima. I was surprised by the snow-covered scenery in the mountain town, and the shrine known

Miyazaki

Iwago-san went to Miyazaki. Cats on a palm beach, turtles chasing cats at the aquarium. Miyazaki is famous for mangoes a

Shiga

We went to Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. There were cats strolling along the shoreline and the boss cat of the fishing

Okayama

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

Yamanashi

This time, we searched for cats in Yamanashi, saw cats and Mt. Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi, and saw a cat climbing a peach tr

Oita

This time in Oita Prefecture. A cat in Beppu grooms itself with steam rising from the hot springs on its back. What is t

Fukui

This time, we photographed cats on the rocks of Tojinbo in Fukui Prefecture and on the seaweed fishing beach. We also ph

Tottori

This time in Tottori. A cat living with camels in the Tottori Sand Dunes. A large family of 11 in a town overlooking Mt.

Gifu

A cat in the attic of a Gassho-style house in Shirakawa-go, Gifu. A cat with amazing creatures in the mountains, a cat w

Akita

Cat walking in Akita. A couple and their mother and kitten on a farm in Senboku City, and cats living in a storehouse in

Saga

Saga. A torii gate standing in the Ariake Sea and the morning sun. Imari, encounters with chimneys and stone-paved alley

Granada, Spain

This is the first overseas episode in three and a half years, and it is in Granada, Spain, where the Alhambra Palace is

Kyoto

A trip of reunions and new encounters in Kyoto, a place visited on a program in 2017. What was the old cat doing at Aman

Gunma

Iwago-san, who is visiting Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma for the first time, encounters a cat in the steam. He also visits the

Palau

Palau is surrounded by emerald green seas and is a perpetual summer. If you look for cats along the coast, you will find

Argentina

This time, we're in Argentina. We filmed tango and cats in Buenos Aires, a cat on a colorful street corner, and a cat wh

Hagi, Yamaguchi

This time, Iwago is in Normandy, France. It's been 45 years since he last visited Mont Saint-Michel. He encounters a por

Normandy

Aomori

Seoul, South Korea

Yamanashi

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