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Browse the latest articles from Neko Yado Research: cat inns across Japan, resident cats, and guides to inn etiquette, photography, and travel preparation.

2026.08.14

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Dictionary-style illustration of how to call resident cat, resident cat, cat landlady, etc. organized by accommodation situation.

Cat inn terminology | What do kanban-neko, yado-neko, neko-okami, and cat staff mean? What do kanban-neko, yado-neko, neko-okami, cat staff,… Read article

An illustration that contrasts the different ways cats spend their time in the same cat inn with soft morning light and night light.

Morning and evening at cat inns | Researching when resident cats are active Are cats more active in the morning or at night? We di… Read article

An illustration of a photo book, calendar, travel commemorative stamps, and small souvenirs with a resident cat motif.

The world of resident cat goods | How to enjoy photo books, calendars, stamps, and souvenirs How to enjoy resident cat photo books, calendars, post… Read article

Architectural cross-section style illustration depicting hallways, stairs, porches, and small cat windows as movement routes for cats

Cat inn buildings from a cat’s perspective | Corridors, stairs, verandas, and cat windows What do corridors, stairs, verandas, windowsills, and … Read article

From old travel books to modern lodging search A chronology-style illustration that traces the history of inns with cats

When did “neko-yado” become a term? | Researching the history of inns with cats Can the first use of the Japanese terms ねこ宿 and 猫宿 be … Read article

Illustration of a traveler working quietly with a cat watching nearby using a safely wired desk in the guest room of a cat inn

Can you take a workcation at a cat inn? | Wi-Fi, desks, and cat safety What should you check before a workcation at a cat inn… Read article

Illustration from a white paper of two cats looking at research materials, surrounded by a map of Japan and the sign of an inn.

Japan Cat Inn White Paper 2026 | 135 inns by region, prefecture, and cat interaction category Neko Yado Research independently analyzes the 135 dome… Read article

An illustration from the Kanagawa Prefecture Cat Inn Guide depicting a cat overlooking a seaside town and local train lines.

3 cat inns in Kanagawa | Compare Nanasawa Onsen, an inn near a Kawasaki station, and same-room cat plans in Yugawara Compare 3 inns in Kanagawa with documented opportuniti… Read article

Illustration from Saitama Prefecture's cat inn guide where cats are resting near rivers, mountains, and local trains reminiscent of Chichibu.

4 cat inns in Saitama | Rescue cats and resident cats in Chichibu, and hot springs in Gyoda Compare 4 cat inns in Saitama where you can confirm co… Read article

Illustration from Gunma Prefecture's Cat Inn Guide where cats relax on the stone steps of a hot spring town at dusk.

5 cat inns in Gunma | Cottages with guest-room cat visits, Kusatsu, and Minakami Onsen Compare 5 cat inns in Gunma and whether resident cats … Read article

Illustration from the cat accommodation guide in Tochigi Prefecture with a cat nestled against the backdrop of a forest and steamy valley.

5 cat inns in Tochigi | Guest-room cat visits, Shiobara Onsen, and Nasu cottages Compare 5 cat inns in Tochigi and whether resident cat… Read article

Illustration of a traveler looking for a cat inn in Fukushima Prefecture with an old folk house, countryside, and hot spring valley in the background

4 cat inns in Fukushima | Dedicated cat rooms, traditional houses, and hot springs Compare 4 cat inns in Fukushima where you can check en… Read article

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