Qingdao, Japan is the southernmost inhabited island among the Izu Islands, and it takes 30 minutes by boat to reach nearby Ehime Prefecture. 1945, there are about 900 residents on the island, who mainly make a living by fishing.

I started to keep cats because I wanted to solve the problem of rats on the island. The residents of the island have all gone to the city to look for work and life, so the population of the island has gradually decreased, and now there are only a few retirees left.

But the cats on the island continue to stay on the island and have been breeding. According to statistics, the number of cats on the island has now exceeded 150, which is several times more than the residents on the island. Although the tourist facilities on this island are not complete, there are still many cat lovers who are attracted by cats.

Another Cat Island in Japan

Another cat island is Daitian Island, which is located about 20 kilometers east of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. On this island, cats are regarded as mascots by fishermen, and local residents also regard these cats as patrons, and only many picture books have been made for them.

There is also a cat shrine on this island, dedicated to lucky cats, and the offerings used are canned cats. On this island, cats can roam the streets without fear of people. There is also a clear stipulation on the island that dogs are not allowed. It is really a veritable "Cat Island".

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Cat Island