Episodes
1. Aomori: Looking for Attention
18 Jan 2026 · 5 min
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.
2. Gunma: Kusatsu Onsen and Daruma Dolls
25 Jan 2026 · 5 min
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.
3. Fukui: Cats Along the Shore
1 Feb 2026 · 5 min
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.
4. Ehime: Cats in a Literary Town
8 Feb 2026 · 5 min
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.
5. Sendai: In Deep Green
15 Feb 2026 · 5 min
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.
6. Atami: Relaxing With Yoga
7 Jun 2026 · 5 min
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.
7. Sado Island: Pathways and Folk Songs
14 Jun 2026 · 5 min
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.
8. Oita: Warming Up in Yufuin
21 Jun 2026 · 5 min
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.
9. Chiba: Matching Poses
28 Jun 2026 · 5 min
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.
10. Shiga: Carefree in a Castle Town
5 Jul 2026 · 5 min
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.
11. Tokyo: Cats in the Big City
2 Aug 2026 · 5 min
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.
12. Nagano: Castles, Noodles, and Hot Springs
9 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Fuku-chan is popular with tourists visiting Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure. Elsewhere, five cats live in a restaurant offering green soba noodles. Mya-chan lives at an inn in a hot spring area.
13. Kurashiki: Feline Friends
16 Aug 2026 · 5 min
A cat rides his owner's shoulder through Kurashiki, a city known for its beautiful white-walled storehouses. Friends Mikan and Mame visit a shop for a meal and even offer the shopkeeper some help.
14. Nagasaki: Looking for Cats in the Hills
23 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Francine rests on the steps of Oura Cathedral, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see short and bent tails common among Nagasaki cats. And one cat sits in an unusual spot overlooking the city.
15. Odawara: Cats in Pubs and Cafes
30 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Gorokichi goes for slow, relaxed walks during the day and sits with his owner at a pub in the evening. Madara lives at a cafe on a hill overlooking the ocean. She enjoys playing among cherry blossoms.
16. Fukuoka: Itoshima's Tropical Shores
18 Oct 2026 · 5 min
Itoshima is a tropical city along the coast. Popoki lives at an art studio with an artist from Hawaii. He watches over his owner's work. On Himeshima Island, cats live right on the water.
17. Hokkaido: Draft Horses and Trucks
25 Oct 2026 · 5 min
Torao lives on a ranch for draft horses and naps in a quiet spot. Socks lives at a produce transportation business. He's so popular at the office that he's considered the company vice president!
18. Aichi: Cats and Calligraphy
1 Nov 2026 · 5 min
Rio lives at Ryugakuin Temple. He's always with the chief priest, whether his owner is chanting sutras or writing calligraphy. Kurosuke, a cafe cat, helps customers relax.
19. Gunma: A Lake and Silk Thread
8 Nov 2026 · 5 min
Chacha lives at a shop that sits right on Lake Haruna. He walks along the lakeshore, guiding us to some beautiful views. Komachi lives with a silk farmer and watches as she spins silk thread.
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20. Yamanashi: Crystals and Gardens
Airs 15 Nov 2026 · 5 min
Shosenkyo Gorge is known for being one of Japan's most scenic gorges. Two feline siblings live nearby. At Erinji Temple, Iwago Mitsuaki meets Mii and Saba. He captures their calm expressions.
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5: quick answers
How many episodes are in A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5?
Season 5 of A Cat's-Eye View of Japan has 20 episodes, about 2 hours in total.
When did A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 5 come out?
Season 5 premiered on 18 Jan 2026 and its finale airs 15 Nov 2026.