猫
cat
Kanji 1742
cat
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Synopsis
The cat is omnipresent in Japan, appearing in nearly every house in olden times and in cat cafes today. Having inspired scads of charming expressions, as well as Hello Kitty and beckoning porcelain figurines, cats have also stimulated the imaginations of creative types from Kuniyoshi to Soseki and Haruki Murakami. Find out why Japanese people have such deep affection for cats.
Revision history:
Mar. 31, 2013: Fixed links on pp. 2, 12, and 15.
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