‘Catnomics’: how Japan’s feline fixation has become an industry worth billions

Their influence is evident in every corner of society, the imperial family owns some, and Tokyo even has its own ‘cat town’ ...
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In Japan, rare bobtail cats are considered good luck. Nagasaki is filled with them

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to find them. They are known as “omagari neko (bent-tail cats)” or “kagi neko (hook cats)” and have ...
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Cats with hooked and bent tails fill Nagasaki, Japan, where they are thought to bring good luck

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to find them. They are known as “omagari neko (bent-tail cats)” or “kagi neko (hook cats)” and have ...

Japan’s ‘Catnomics’ boom: How cats became a multi-billion dollar industry

From cat cafés and themed neighbourhoods to bestselling novels and tourism hotspots, Japan’s obsession with cats has evolved ...
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The Japanese city where cats with hooked and bent tails are thought to bring good luck

In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck, and Nagasaki is the place to find them.They are known as “omagari neko (bent-tail cats)” or “kagi neko (hook cats)” and have their own society of ...
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LOOK! Cats with hooked and bent tails fill city

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to find them. They are known as “omagari neko (bent-tail cats)” or “kagi neko (hook cats)” and have ...

Woman Shows How Her Cats Handled a 13-Hour Flight to Japan Outside Their Carrier, and They're Better Behaved Than Most Passengers

Long flights that take you halfway around the globe aren't always easy, but flying 13 hours to Japan with two cats? That's ...