"Tashiro Island" where the number of cats is larger than the population

In Japan, there are some islands called "cat island" where the number of cats is larger than the population of those islands. One of them is Tashiro Island, it is about 45 minutes by ferry from Ishinomaki city, in Miyagi prefecture. The population of this island is 65 people, while cats double that number. It can be found up to 130 cats living here. Besides, there is a "cat shrine" where people prays to cats for big catch. Because cats are an important presence for fishing. In addition, cat nourishment planned by islanders, so tourists are asked not to feed cats themselves, but instead of it, put it on the "cat food box" located near the harbor.

2017/6 /

【Cat jinja shrine】

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