Collection: Neko Collection

Japan is known as a pretty cat-friendly nation (some might even say cat-obsessed!) Cats are ubiquitous in modern Japan, found in households, on the streets, and in Japanese media and pop culture nationwide. Since they were brought over from China to serve as rodent control in Buddhist temples over 1,500 years ago, our feline companions have cemented themselves into the mythology, history, and and culture of Japan.

 

To learn more about cats in Japanese society, visit our blog.

 

Fun fact: almost 10% of Japanese households have a pet cat!