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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 of a cat showing three postures: relaxing, observing, and leaving.

How to distinguish between a cat's “signs that you can touch” and “signs that the cat wants to be left alone” Explains changes in body tension, ears, eyes, tail, mo… Read article

Illustration of a traveler sitting, quietly holding out his hand, and waiting for an approaching cat

How to get along with cats at a cat inn? How to interact with cats while respecting their wishes In order to have a peaceful time with a resident cat y… Read article

Illustration of a traveler sitting at a distance at the entrance of a small inn where a cat is waiting

What is Nekoyado? Complete guide for first-time guests | From reservation to checkout For those who are staying at a cat inn where resident … Read article

Illustrative image of a brown tabby cat sitting near antique furniture Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Taipei, Taiwan “OrigInn Space (OrigInn Space)” | An inn in Dadaocheng where resident cat Orpin comes to visit the guest room OrigInn Space (OrigInn Space) in Taipei, Taiwan is an … Read article

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO, Fukuoka | A guesthouse near the station with a cat that occasionally comes to work Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO in Fukuoka is near Chikuzen-M… Read article

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Onsen Minshuku Bokai, a cat inn in Shirahama Onsen, Wakayama | An inn where twin resident cats sometimes appear in the room Onsen Minshuku Bokai in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefe… Read article

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Guesthouse KURIHAI in Oita City | A forest guesthouse with a resident cat Guesthouse KURIHAI in Ota, Oita City has a resident ca… Read article

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Oyado Nepusu on Amami Oshima | Nora the cat, Katetsu Beach, and island cooking Oyado Nepusu faces Katetsu Beach in Setouchi, Kagoshim… Read article

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Rokumeian” in Kagoshima/Yakushima | A handmade guesthouse limited to two groups per day where beloved cats live Rokumeian in Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture is a… Read article

Illustrative photo of a cat lying in sunlight beside a window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Ibara, Okayama "Sanno Chigura" | Farmhouse guesthouse where you can enjoy Satoyama cuisine with cats Sanno Chigura, located in Ibara City, Okayama Prefectu… Read article

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Takamatsu, Kagawa "Guesthouse Yashima" | An old private house inn where a resident cat sometimes visits the guest room Guesthouse Yashima in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture is … Read article

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Business Ryokan Satoya, a cat inn in Miyagi/Sendai | A Japanese-style inn with resident cats and home-cooked meals Business Ryokan Satoya in Izumi Ward, Sendai City is a… Read article

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