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Neko: Cats of Japan
Fall in love with cats from Japan!
What do people love more? Cats or Japan? Why compromise? What could be cuter than a book that combines the two?! Neko is a finely curated collection of cute cats doing what they do best in the world’s favorite tourist destination.
Whether they’re building their own empire on one of Japan’s dedicated cat islands, roaming the streets looking for fish and scritches, or reclining at temples, one thing’s for the cats of Japan are some of the cutest kitties out there, and everyone loves them. Neko provides a glimpse into the lives of Japan’s feline overlords.
Neko is curated by Masayuki Oki, one of Japan’s most popular cat photographers. With more than 500,000 Instagram followers, Masayuki’s photographs regularly win competitions in nature photography. Masayuki travels Japan taking photos of adorable cats being playful, cheeky, and cute. He frequently exhibits his work throughout Japan and has a global following on X, Facebook, and Instagram as well as his own blog.
What do people love more? Cats or Japan? Why compromise? What could be cuter than a book that combines the two?! Neko is a finely curated collection of cute cats doing what they do best in the world’s favorite tourist destination.
Whether they’re building their own empire on one of Japan’s dedicated cat islands, roaming the streets looking for fish and scritches, or reclining at temples, one thing’s for the cats of Japan are some of the cutest kitties out there, and everyone loves them. Neko provides a glimpse into the lives of Japan’s feline overlords.
Neko is curated by Masayuki Oki, one of Japan’s most popular cat photographers. With more than 500,000 Instagram followers, Masayuki’s photographs regularly win competitions in nature photography. Masayuki travels Japan taking photos of adorable cats being playful, cheeky, and cute. He frequently exhibits his work throughout Japan and has a global following on X, Facebook, and Instagram as well as his own blog.
207 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2026
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April 10, 2026
The majority of these photos are just hilarious and I found myself bursting out in laughter. I enjoyed it but my cat sitting next to me trying to sleep gave me a dirty look since I kept waking him up.
October 24, 2026
I loved every single cat in this book. Gorgeous!
April 23, 2026
Neko: Cats of Japan is a collection of cat photos taken by the author-illustrator of feral cats that live in Japan.
The book has various sections that are only differentiated from one another according to the background color of the page. There is no explanation as to what these differences may stand for or whether it was just for aesthetic means to help break-up the book.
At the same time there is minimal text included and it is usually included to add just an element to the book such as meow, kitten, etc. Readers will mostly find the text provides an English term followed by Japanese characters although one of these additions didn't have a translation.
And finally the book is phenomenal in its colored photographs as the photographer has captured these animals in candid positions and as they go around life. There are some funny photos like the kitten challenging the katydid just as a mention of one of my favorites.
If you are a cat-lover and fan of cat photography than this book should be a must!
The book has various sections that are only differentiated from one another according to the background color of the page. There is no explanation as to what these differences may stand for or whether it was just for aesthetic means to help break-up the book.
At the same time there is minimal text included and it is usually included to add just an element to the book such as meow, kitten, etc. Readers will mostly find the text provides an English term followed by Japanese characters although one of these additions didn't have a translation.
And finally the book is phenomenal in its colored photographs as the photographer has captured these animals in candid positions and as they go around life. There are some funny photos like the kitten challenging the katydid just as a mention of one of my favorites.
If you are a cat-lover and fan of cat photography than this book should be a must!
June 1, 2026
The pictures are excellent! While the intro mentions Tokyo and the cat island, I would have loved for there to be a small description of the location of each of the pictures.
June 16, 2026
truly incredible and stunning photographs, especially since you can't make cats pose the way they're captured in so many of these!!! more delightful than the average cat photo book, for sure
July 17, 2026
Excellent cat pictures
July 18, 2026
cute cat book :)
July 26, 2026
What a fun book! I want to be a cat photographer when I grow up!
July 26, 2026
My mom bought this for my big sister for Christmas and I want it!
November 1, 2026
This is absolutely beautiful 🐈⬛️🌸
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