A Feline’s Paradise: Cat Island in Japan

While the rest of the world is practicing spaying and neutering to control the ever growing population of animals, residents of Tashiro-jima are on the other end of the spectrum, encouraging the multiplication of cats that they believe bring them wealth and fortune.
“Cat Island” can be reached by ferry from mainland Japan, easily accessible to people who wish to visit the island’s friendly feline residents. Visitors are always welcome on the island. Well, except for dogs.