A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of A Cat's-Eye View of Japan Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs
May 12, 2024
We visit Japan's largest and oldest lake, Lake Biwa. A cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake. We meet another cat hiding among the multitude of wares at a Shiga
Yamanashi: Aiming for the Peak
May 19, 2024
We take in Japan's tallest mountain, Mt. Fuji, and meet some cats on the way. A cat named Bond carries out top-secret missions at a peach orchard. Another cat patrols its home—a 10
Tokushima: A Breath of Ocean Air
May 26, 2024
Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lov
Beppu: A Steam-Filled Onsen Resort
Jun 2, 2024
We meet a cat who fearlessly patrols crocodile enclosures heated by onsen steam. At a shopping arcade, we encounter early rising cats and a tengu statue. We even meet cats who enjo
Nara's Todaiji Temple: Deer and Cats
Jun 9, 2024
Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site. We encounter cats—and also deer—who live at the temple. One cat keeps an eye on his owner's pickle shop. Another cat enjoys listening to fl
Okayama: A View of the Seto Inland Sea
Jul 7, 2024
Cats show off their climbing skills at a spot overlooking the sea. On the island of Mushima, we meet a cat who takes us to a field of daffodils. The cats tease Iwago by hiding amon
Toyama: The Fruits of a Fall Harvest
Jul 14, 2024
A cat patrols the rice fields, but there's always time for a midday nap. At a vineyard, we get a tour from a cat named Pinot Noir! He's popular with visitors but always plays it co
Chichibu: The Great Outdoors with Cats
Jul 21, 2024
Chichibu is a mountainous region with lots of natural beauty. Cats keep watch over a field of red spider lilies and even guide visitors through the mountains! We also meet a cat wh
Kagoshima: A Turtle, Tea Fields, and Cats
Jul 28, 2024
A local cat guides us to a fairy tale palace—or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace! Together with Iwago, we visit scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an
Miyazaki: Flowers, Archery, and a Festival
Aug 4, 2024
A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers. Another cat takes a nap at an archery range! We meet more local cats as residents celebrate a u
Mie: Comfy Cats Sitting in Laps
Sep 15, 2024
Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens. Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on th
Iwate: Land of History and Horses
Sep 22, 2024
Chibita is a friendly cat who lives at a souvenir shop near Chusonji Temple, a World Heritage Site. Popo lives at a horseback riding club with 20 horses! At a rose garden, we meet
Kagawa: A Cat Island Paradise
Sep 29, 2024
Sanagijima Island is home to lots of free-roaming cats. Kuji rests on some cool shrine steps. Other cats hang out close to the sea, carefully making their way along a seawall. What
Tsugaru: A Playful Autumn
Oct 6, 2024
Ricky was born in an apple orchard. It's a perfect playground for mischievous kittens! Peh spends the autumn in golden rice fields, hiding and hunting grasshoppers. Watch out for h
Fukui: Tojinbo Cliffs and Lacquerware
Oct 13, 2024
Kuro fearlessly patrols the rugged and rocky Tojinbo Cliffs and the nearby shopping street. Quu lives at a lacquerware workshop. She makes her owner's legs fall asleep when she sit
Hakodate: The Bounties of a Seaside City
Nov 3, 2024
The seaside town of Hakodate has long flourished as a port. One savvy cat waits by a fisherman, hoping he'll share his catch! We meet more local cats at a fish market and a histori
Karuizawa: A Relaxing Summer Retreat
Nov 10, 2024
Karuizawa is cool even in summer, making it a popular resort town. We meet local cats at a fashionable home goods shop and a restaurant in a remodeled folk home. They're sure to br
Yamagata: A Glimpse of Japanese Beauty
Nov 17, 2024
We visit a cat at a serene temple garden with a 500-year history. Then, we encounter cats with artisan owners, including a knitting expert and a man who hand carves shogi (Japanese
Aichi: A Cat Temple and Ceramics
Nov 24, 2024
At a temple once believed to have been home to a dragon, we meet 20 playful cats. They show off their favorite spots and play together. Next, we visit Tokoname and meet a real-life
Ibaraki: Cats in a Surfer's Paradise
Dec 1, 2024
A cat hangs out with her owners, a family of surfers who run a beach café. This cool cat gets along with her family's dog, too! Next, we meet a shy cat at a surfboard and skateboar