A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

Synopsis

Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan. On this unique trip around the country, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!

First Air Date: 2022-02-11

Last Air Date: 2025-09-14

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 75

Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Top Cast

Mitsuaki Iwago as Self

Seasons

Specials (2023) - (3 Episodes)

Season 1 (2022) - (24 Episodes)

Season 2 (2023) - (23 Episodes)

Season 3 (2024) - (20 Episodes)

Season 4 (2025) - (15 Episodes)

Specials (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: CAT ENCOUNTERS: Being the Boss (2023-02-15)

Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Barcelona, Spain and Kagurazaka, Tokyo. On Kitty Trivia, we learn what makes for a good boss cat.
Ep. 2: CAT ENCOUNTERS: A Ticket to Ride! (2023-02-22)

Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Val d'Orcia in Italy and Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. On Kitty Trivia, we discover why cats like to ride on shoulders.
Ep. 3: The Key to a Kitty's Heart - A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Special (2023-03-30)

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan, airing on NHK WORLD-JAPAN, offers a glimpse into beautiful regions of Japan through the eyes of kitty-cats. The show's cameraman, wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, often finds himself surrounded by the cats he encounters—they seem to understand and listen to him. This special program uncovers the mysteries of Iwago's craft and the secret to a kitty's heart, along with some selected moments from the show. Iwago and the cast discuss their shared love for cats while learning more about the behind-the-scenes stories of the charming kitties living in Japan, and the incredible bond between humans and our feline friends.