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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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An illustration of parents and children quietly seeing off a resident cat as they walk apart with their hands on their laps.

8 manners you should tell before staying at a cat inn with your child Before staying at a cat inn with your child, we will i… Read article

Illustration of a guest choosing unscented travel goods and closing and storing perfume away from the cat

Reasons to refrain from wearing perfumes and strong scents | Appearance at the cat inn We will explain how to be considerate of cats, other g… Read article

Illustration of a guest asking the staff how to use the cat treats and snacks provided by the inn.

Can I bring cat treats and toys to a cat inn? Before bringing cat treats or toys to a cat hostel, we… Read article

Illustration of a guest asking the staff how to interact with a cat without picking it up with all four legs on the floor

Why it is better not to pick up the cat without permission, even if you can hold it Even if your resident cat is used to being held at a c… Read article

Illustration of a guest reading a book while keeping a sufficient distance from a cat resting in a quiet hiding place

What not to do when the cat hides and won't come out When a resident cat hides under the furniture, in a hi… Read article

Illustration depicting a cat coming close to a guest and a cat quietly observing from a high shelf

Friendly cats and cautious cats, how to keep your distance from each other We will explain how to maintain distance at a cat inn … Read article

Illustration of guests and staff watching from a distance as two cats chase each other in a spacious inside the inn

Is chasing cats a game? How to prevent guests from interfering When cats chase each other at a cat inn, we will look … Read article

Illustration of a resident cat coming to the guest room entrance at night and a guest quietly checking his whereabouts from the bed

What should you do if a resident cat comes to the guest room in the middle of the night? Things to check before going to bed At an inn where a resident cat comes to the guest room… Read article

Illustration of a resident putting away small items in a drawer without moving the resident cat resting on the bed

What to do when a cat gets on your bed or luggage When a resident cat gets on the bed, clothes, bag, or … Read article

Illustration of a resident cat entering the guest room through an open doorway and quietly welcoming the resident cat while reading a book.

Why the resident cat comes into the guest room | Respect the cat's choices We will not limit the reason why a resident cat comes … Read article

Illustration of a guest watching a resident cat walk away to a quiet resting place without following her while sitting.

Does a cat suddenly leaving mean it dislikes you? How to interact without chasing We will explain how to deal with resident cats by not … Read article

An illustration of a relaxing cat, a cat paying attention to sounds, and a cat staying low and alert.

Cat signs that can be read using a combination of ears, eyes, and posture We will explain how to decide whether to continue cont… Read article

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