We are the cats

   We live near an art museum in Sakura (Chiba, Japan). Until a few years ago, life was humming here. We were 11 cats. But most of our friends died from car accidents and diseases. It is lonely now.


 
 
I am Mama. I am 8 years old and had a lot of kittens. Now I am retired and enjoy my after-work life. I am especially fond of my daily ciao churu.
 
 
 
 
By the way, I am the boss here.

 
 
You can see me here with my food delivery agent. 


I am 8 years, my name is Mickey. I also like Ciao Churu and appreciate a good back rub.

 
 
My name is Hachi. I am a newcomer here, gaijin as they would say in Japan. I came here in April but realized soon that life is easy here. We get breakfast at 10 a.m. and evening meal at 5 p.m. And there is a belly rubbing service coming at lunch time.
Some people said I got fat. Don't believe that. I just have heavy bones.

 
 
Preparation for the belly-rub.
 


I am very active, some days I lie on my left and some days on my right.

edit: Hachi has decided to move on. We don't know where he lives now. Wishing him all the best.


Location: Sakura, Chiba, Japan

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