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The Best Episodes of A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5

Every episode of A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5!

Globe-trotting wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Iwago Mitsuaki, offers the best of a vast collection of cat footage he took in Japan. On this unique trip around the country, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 1 - Aomori: Looking for Attention
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    #1 - Aomori: Looking for Attention

    S5:E1

    A scallop fisherman's cat, Miya, keeps watch while her owner is at sea. Once he's back, Miya's ready to cuddle. Meanwhile, a cat in Hachinohe City sits on her owner's newspaper to get his attention.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 2 - Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls
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    #2 - Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls

    S5:E2

    Kotaro lives in an inn in Kusatsu Onsen and shows us around the popular hot spring town. Meanwhile, Mike lives in a store in Takasaki City that sells daruma dolls. She keeps the staff company.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 3 - Fukui: Cats Along the Shore
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    #3 - Fukui: Cats Along the Shore

    S5:E3

    Ran lives with wakame divers and watches over their daily work. If neighboring cat Fukusuke comes over, Ran goes on high alert. Pei lives at an inn near the lakeshore and is popular with customers.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 4 - Ehime: Cats in a Literary Town
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    #4 - Ehime: Cats in a Literary Town

    S5:E4

    Matsuyama City was once home to author Natsume Soseki. Two cats living there show us a beautiful garden and other historical scenery. At a temple, a cat gets breakfast from a monk and naps in a tree.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 5 - Sendai: In Deep Green
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    #5 - Sendai: In Deep Green

    S5:E5

    Kotaro likes to go for walks near the mausoleum for Date Masamune, a famous historical lord. Komimi, who lives in a glass workshop, has a surprising spot where she likes to drink water.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 6 - Atami: Relaxing With Yoga
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    #6 - Atami: Relaxing With Yoga

    S5:E6

    Oolong lives at a guesthouse in Atami, a city nestled between the mountains and the sea. Elsewhere, six cats live in a house with an ocean view. They sometimes sit in on their owner's yoga lessons.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 7 - Sado Island: Pathways and Folk Songs
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    #7 - Sado Island: Pathways and Folk Songs

    S5:E7

    On Sado Island, Shine is interested in Maro. How will she respond today? Momoko is a beauty parlor cat who's popular with customers. She joins her owner at a folk music practice session.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 8 - Oita: Warming Up in Yufuin
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    #8 - Oita: Warming Up in Yufuin

    S5:E8

    Yufuin District is known for hot springs. Meme lives at a temple and loves to sunbathe with the chief priest. Mari likes to relax in baskets or on top of manhole covers. Fuku lives at a sake brewery.

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  9. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 9 - Chiba: Matching Poses
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    #9 - Chiba: Matching Poses

    S5:E9

    Kojiro lives in a nashi pear orchard and is good at climbing trees. Warawara lives in the mountains and is friends with dogs. She plays with them on shared walks before napping together.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 10 - Shiga: Carefree in a Castle Town
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    #10 - Shiga: Carefree in a Castle Town

    S5:E10

    Nyan lives in a porcelain workshop near Hikone Castle. He stays near his beloved owner during work time. Kuro lives at a temple that she patrols daily. She strikes a dramatic pose during her nap.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 Episode 11 - Tokyo: Cats in the Big City
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    #11 - Tokyo: Cats in the Big City

    S5:E11

    Umekichi spends his time roaming through Ryogoku, a neighborhood that's the home of sumo. Chaou lives in an apartment that was part of an Olympic Village. He relaxes in a room overlooking the city.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Aomori: Looking for Attention" is the best rated episode of "A Cat's-Eye View of Japan" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/18/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls".