Time spent with cats is never wasted. Sigmund Freud
Aoshima Island is one of about a dozen “cat islands” in Japan, small places where cats significantly outnumber the human population. On Aoshima, more than a hundred cats roam the island, lounging in abandoned houses or confidently strutting through the quiet fishing village. The feline residents outnumber humans by six to one. Recently gaining popularity online, this tiny island has seen a sharp increase in tourist visits, overwhelming the few permanent residents.
© 2025. All content on this magazine is protected by international copyright laws All images are copyrighted © by REUTERS/Thomas Peter or assignee. Apart from fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act, the use of any image from this site is prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained. All images used for illustrative purposes only
Leave a comment