I visited Japan Cat Island, where there are more cats than people. Elderly people and cats coexist.

Aoshima, a cat island where cats and people live Aoshima, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture The island has a circumference of 4.2 km and is home to several hundred cats. The only way to get to the island is by passenger boat, “Aoshima,“ which makes two trips a day. There are no guest houses, stores, or vending machines on the island. cat island in Japan japan cat island japanese cat island 00:00 Opening 01:07 Arrival at the ferry terminal for Aoshima 02:43 Landing at Aoshima! Cats with strong skinship 05:02 Introduction of cats living on Aoshima 08:02 Visit to a shrine on the island 12:28 Leaving the island for today’s accommodation 14:51 Today’s dinner: sashimi, fried, and fried horse mackerel 16:14 Purchase cat food at a nearby supermarket 17:20 Breakfast for the second day 18:26 Landing on Aoshima for the second day 20:40 Breakfast for cats 23:13 The severe situation in Aoshima 24:29 Cat fights on Aoshima 28:24 Lunch in the fer