In a country with millions of cat owners, it's not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters. But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to grow? And-are there really Buddhist funeral services for cats? In this lively, tip-to-tail cat compendium, Japanese culture maven Manami Okazaki shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan's cat shrines, temples, and festivals; interviews toy artisans, fashion designers, and even an architect; and looks at cat-centric social media, manga, and mascots. From ubiquitous manekineko dolls and Doraemon collectibles to Maro, a cos-playing Internet celebrity, every aspect of Japan's ongoing love affair with cats springs to life. Accompanied by fun and adorable photographs, this pop culture book is the purrrfect addition to any cat-lover's coffee table.

About the Author
Manami Okazaki has published many books on Japanese culture, art, crafts, and fashion, including Kimono Now and Kawaii! Japan's Culture of Cute (both by Prestel). Her journalism has been featured in the Japan Times, Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, Lonely Planet, and other global media outlets. She lives in Japan.

Reviews
"wonderfully kooky"-Bon Appetit


"Full-color photos enhance every page, tempting, celebrating, fueling readers' furry feline obsessions." -Shelf Awareness


Land of the Rising Cat selected on the "Best of 2019 Art Books" list - Elephant Art Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9783791384948
Author Manami Okazaki
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Prestel
Publisher Prestel
Weight(grams) 675g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 197mm * 17mm