The Cat Shrine! On Japan's Cat Island
In part 2 of our Cat Shrine journey, our two cat guardians finish escorting us to the Cat Shrine, situated in the middle of the woods on the Cat Island of Tashirojima. When we enter to take a closer look at the Shrine, what we find is simply incredible...
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The footage was taken during our stay on Tashirojima (田代島), which is a small island in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. It lies in the Pacific Ocean off the Oshika Peninsula, to the west of Ajishima. It is an inhabited island, although the population is quite small (around 100 people, down from around 1000 people in the 1950s). It has become known as Cat Island due to the large stray cat population that thrives as a result of the local belief that feeding cats will bring wealth and good fortune. The cat population is now larger than the human population on the island.
There is a small cat shrine, known as Neko-jinja (猫神社), in the middle of the island, roughly situated between the two villages. In the past, the islanders raised silkworms for silk, and cats were kept in order to keep the mouse population down (because mice are a natural predator of silkworms). Fixed-net fishing was popular on the island after the Edo Period and fishermen from other areas would come and stay on the island overnight. The cats would go to the inns where the fishermen were staying and beg for scraps. Over time, the fishermen developed a fondness for the cats and would observe the cats closely, interpreting their actions as predictions of the weather and fish patterns. One day, when the fishermen were collecting rocks to use with the fixed-nets, a stray rock fell and killed one of the cats. The fishermen, feeling sorry for the loss of the cat, buried it and enshrined it at this location on the island.
There are at least ten cat shrines in Miyagi Prefecture. There are also 51 stone monuments in the shape of cats, which is an unusually high number compared to the other prefectures. In particular, these shrines and monuments are concentrated in the southern area of the island, overlapping with the regions where silkworms were raised.
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Kesennuma Oshima Island: Part 3 / 気仙沼大島 その3
Camellia Cultivator Eiki Onodera
Mr. Eiki Onodera cultivates camellia in Oshima, an isolated island in Kesennuma. On the day of the earthquake, he was drinking coffee at a coffee shop in Kesennuma. He says that he saw water blowing out from a roadside ditch, but did not directly see the tsunami. He took shelter in various places in the city but could not sleep that night. The next day, he returned to Oshima having been able to get a ride in a helicopter by chance. After that, he took care of people at the evacuation centers (Oshima Elementary School and the Development Center).
His house escaped damage. His ancestors suffered damage caused by the Meiji Sanriku Tsunami in 1896, and after that they rebuilt their house on higher ground.
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気仙沼大島 その3：椿の小野寺栄喜さん 編
気仙沼の離島・大島で椿をつくっている小野寺栄喜さん。当日は気仙沼市内の喫茶店でコーヒーを飲んでいたところでした。側溝から水が吹き出す以外は、津波を直接見なかったそうです。市内の様々な場所に避難し続けて、寝られない夜を過ごしました。次の日、ヘリコプターに偶然乗せてもらい、大島に戻ることができました。それ以後は避難所（大島小の体育館と開発センター）のお世話をしました。
ご自宅は今回の津波の被害から免れました。実は、ご先祖が明治29年の三陸大津波の被害に遭い、その後、元の場所から少し上の高台に自宅を建てなおしていました。
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撮影日：2011年8月28日
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Japan journey from Tokyo to Tashirojima island
0:00 High speed trip on the Shinkansen train from Tokyo
2:00 Sendai - local hybrid MU train to Ishinomaki.
4:55 Ishinomaki
5:20 Finally an hour's boat trip from there to Tashirojima island.
Matsushima Bay, Japan's pine claded island bay.
Day trip in Matsushima bay from Tokyo. Matsushima is well worth a visit! Matsushima bay is beautiful with so much to see one beautiful hot summer day.
7 Days Left in Japan - Tashirojima Cat Island
An island with a cat population (over 100) bigger than human population. Just one among other cat islands in Japan, although one of the better (best?) known ones, having even its own small cat shrine.
North Japan Miyagi Prefecture, the nearest big city is Sendai, ferry leaves from Ishinomaki port, ferry line name Ajishima Line ( ) - we found it a bit difficult to find info about, so I hope this helps those who are interested.
Just remember that the whole island will not be filled with cats, they will probably be found where the people are. We saw them at the port, in the village, on this camping site and at the cat shrine. Otherwise, the island offers four geocaches to find and quite a tropical (at least in summer) and nice setting for a small walk / hike around it. You will probably want to take your own food (but don't feed the cats) with you and either plan just a day trip or reserve / make sure your accommodation in advance, from the Manga island lodgings or one of the Guest Houses.
Tashirojima, The Cat Island of Northern Japan.
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Japan's Cat Island - Incredible!
This is the first video of a special video series featuring Japan's Cat Island! To experience the amazing history and culture of Japan's Cat Island, watch the acclaimed Japanese documentary Cat Heaven Island (English Subtitled):
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Like Tashirojima, Aoshima island (青島), Ehime, has become one of the popular destinations for the cat lovers. The island has 15 people (between 50-80 years old) and more than 100 cats. There is neither inn, restaurant nor vending machine.
During WWII, many people escaped to the island from the main land. The island population hit the highest of 655 people in 1960. There have not been enough job so many people left the island. On 1976 the island's only primary school shut down. In early 2000 the cat population started to grow while the human population hit then new low, 50. Today you only see 15 people( 4 fishermen and the rest retirees) on the island.
There are nos car or even a bike on the island, so there are real threats to the cats, where they live peacefully among the many abandoned houses.
Another cat island in Japan is Tashirojima Island (田代島) in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, with 86 inhabitants and more than 100 cats. On this island, the cat is enshrined. There is a cat shrine and also a cat photo competition!
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Trip to Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan
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Hanami in Sendai (One Thousand Yen Challenge)
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Visiting Cat Island Aoshima 青島! Cats EVERYWHERE!!!! Japan Trip S01E05
Our Japan Trip to Aoshima (青島 Aoshima), also known as Cat Island (猫の島 Neko no shima). This will be the last episode of our Japan Trip of 2017. Thank you for support and continue watching our video. Please subscribe and Like if you enjoyed our video, it will help our channel grow!
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Description of the Island:
The island in Ehime Prefecture, also known as Cat Island. For the island named Aoshima in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, see Aoshima, Miyazaki. For the Cat Island in Ishinomaki, see Tashirojima.
Aoshima
Native name: 青島
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Aoshima is located in Japan AoshimaAoshima
Location in Japan
Geography
Location Seto Inland Sea
Coordinates 33.736°N 132.482°ECoordinates: 33.736°N 132.482°E
Area 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Coastline 4.2 km (2.61 mi)
Highest elevation 298 ft (90.8 m)
Administration
Japan
Region Shikoku
Prefecture Ehime Prefecture
City Ōzu, Ehime
Demographics
Population 50 (2013 estimate)
Ethnic groups Japanese
Aoshima (青島 Aoshima), also known as Cat Island (猫の島 Neko no shima), is an island in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, known for its large number of feline residents. Cats outnumber humans by a ratio of approximately 6:1. They were introduced on ships in the area, but remained on the island and vastly repopulated.
The island is roughly 1 mile (1.6 km) long.[citation needed] It was formerly part of Nagahama in Kita District, but, as of 2005, is part of Ōzu.
CAT ISLAND!! + Vegan Restaurant [Japan Trip 2016 Day 3]
We visit Tashirojima, an island full of cats and a delicious vegan restaurant in Sendai.
The vegan restaurant is called T's Tan Tan, there are a few different spots where they have restaurants, from what I know, there's one in Tokyo and one in Sendai!
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A Day on Japan's CAT ISLAND: TASHIROJIMA
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HOW TO GET TO TASHIROJIMA
Take a bus from JR Ishinomaki station to Ishinomaki Port. From Ishinomaki Port take the Ajishimaline Ferry (about a 40 min ride) and get off at Nitoda Port on Tashirojima.
PRICE
One way: Adult 1230 Yen, Child 615 Yen
(The ferry makes 2-3 round trips a day depending on the season)
FOOD ON THE ISLAND
- There are a couple vending machines that sell drinks.
- Look for the signs that say Marin Raifu (マリンライフ) on the island, they will lead you to the one place that sells meals!
OTHER TIPS
- Bring cash! I don't remember seeing any ATMs around
- Bring food for the cats! Preferably wet food, I felt they lacked hydration
- It's really freakin hot there in the summer, bring lots of drinks and sunscreen
- Don't miss your ferry! There's only a few trips a day and not much accommodation on the island, so you probably don't wanna get stuck there
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Japanese citizens, U.S. Marines commemorate Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami
Japanese citizens and U.S. Marines joined together in Kesennuma City and Oshima Island, Japan in memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Case gives us a close look at the ceremonies.
Japan Tsunami Commemoration - PCC
Japan Tsunami Commemoration, April 10th 2012 at PCC Sylvania. Takako Yamaguchi facilitator. Student presentations, Japanese music, and poetry. Featured guest - Reverend Jundo Gregory Gibbs
Japan's CAT ISLAND - Tashirojima 田代島
Humans are outnumbered by cats 6 to 1 on Tashirojima. The small island island survived a devastating tsunami in 2011. Superstitious people believe the numerous cats - which are considered lucky in Japan - protected Tashirojima from the tsunami.
Cats were originally brought to the island during the Edo Period to protect silk-worms - which were raised for the the textile industry - from mice.
Now a modern campsite featuring adorable cat-shaped cabins is available for use during Summer months.
Parts of this area - Miyagi Prefecture - are still being rebuilt after the tsunami. Ishinomaki is the departure point for Cat Island. Ishinomaki is a city famous for manga; the downtown area is a must-see for otakus (fans of comic books and anime).
Special thanks to YouTuber Flying Violett for appearing in this video! And for bringing stacks of tuna!
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Girl Swarmed by Cats on Japan's Cat Island!
The second video of the Cat Island video series captures our encounter with a larger group of cats as we approached the main village on Tashirojima, aka Cat Island. Hungry cats followed us about and did not hesitate to jump on our lap or dig through our belongings in the hopes of finding food or treats. The experience being surrounded by so many cats and feeding them was simply surreal, almost like cat heaven!
To experience the amazing history and culture of Japan's Cat Island, watch the acclaimed Japanese documentary Cat Heaven Island (English Subtitled):
Watch the Cat Island Video Series. New episodes will be added so be sure to subscribe!
The footage was taken during our stay on Tashirojima (田代島), which is a small island in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. It lies in the Pacific Ocean off the Oshika Peninsula, to the west of Ajishima. It is an inhabited island, although the population is quite small (around 100 people, down from around 1000 people in the 1950s). It has become known as Cat Island due to the large stray cat population that thrives as a result of the local belief that feeding cats will bring wealth and good fortune. The cat population is now larger than the human population on the island.
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View from Kumano Shrine, Omae-hama, Onagawa, Miyagi
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Tashirojima - the cat island in Japan (Slideshow with fun caption)
Picky's slave traveled to Japan in 2014, and one of the most impressive places she visited was the cat island in Myagi, Japan.