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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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Illustration depicting three cat inn experiences: guest-room visits, interacting inside the inn, and meeting apart.

Why Neko Yado Research divides the distance to cats into A, B, and C This guide explains the cat interactions indicated by … Read article

Illustration of an editor comparing Nekoyado's official update with a research memo with a confirmation date

Why Nekoyado information tends to become outdated and how to read the confirmation date We will explain the reasons why cat accommodation info… Read article

Illustration depicting two cat inn environments: cats walking freely inside the inn and a fully equipped cat room.

The difference between an inn where cats can live freely and an inn with a dedicated space for cats Inside the Inn is a comparison of the difference betwe… Read article

Illustration of a cat inn where travelers put down their cameras and leave enough distance for a resident cat to rest.

7 ways to support “cat inns” that go beyond just staying overnight We will introduce 7 ways to support your favorite cat … Read article

An illustration of a cat inn that contrasts a scene where you see a cat from a distance and a scene where the cat approaches you and briefly interacts with you.

The difference between seeing cats and interacting with them Learn how descriptions such as “you can see cats,” “yo… Read article

Illustration of a retired elderly resident cat resting in a quiet room and the innkeeper carefully storing past photo books

How to update cat accommodation articles after resident cat retires We will explain how to accurately update current infor… Read article

Illustration of a traveler coming to a cat inn for the first time and hearing the interaction rules from the staff

Summary of accommodations suitable for your first cat accommodation trip As a first-time candidate, we will introduce cat accom… Read article

An illustration of a resident cat resting naturally in an old folk house with beams and a tourist spending a quiet time

An inn where you can spend time with cats in an old folk houseSummary We will introduce lodgings in old folk houses, townhou… Read article

Illustration of a resident cat and a traveler living safely near the administration building of a glamping facility

Summary of facilities where you can meet resident cats during glamping This is a summary of glamping facilities and outdoor l… Read article

Illustration of a traveler and a resident cat relaxing separately in a quiet cat inn with few guest rooms

Small Cat Inns with Fewer Guest Rooms: What to Check for a Quiet Stay Organize cat accommodations where you can see how smal… Read article

Illustration of a facility where cats can rest freely in a cat lounge separated from the accommodation reception area.

Inns with Cat Cafés, Cat Lounges or Rescue-Cat Shelters This is a summary of inns that provide information on … Read article

Illustration of a tourist quietly touring the exclusive space of a cat inn where rescued cats live with the staff.

Summary of accommodations where you can interact with rescued cats Introducing an inn where rescue cats live and where yo… Read article

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