Land of the Rising Cat: Japan's Feline Fascination

by Manami Okazaki

Book Overview

Read this book if you want to find out just how crazy Japan is about cats.

In a country with millions of cat owners, it's not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters. But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to grow? And--are there really Buddhist funeral services for cats?

In this lively, tip-to-tail cat compendium,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3791384945
• ISBN13: 9783791384948
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.6" x 9.4"