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

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, rescue cats, and accommodations where you can stay with cats mean? Distinguish informal nicknames from terms describing accommodation conditions, and learn how to interpret them when booking.
Cat-inn guideCulture & research
An illustration that contrasts the different ways cats spend their time in the same cat inn with soft morning light and night light. Cat-inn guide

Morning and evening at cat inns | Researching when resident cats are active

Are cats more active in the morning or at night? We distinguish research on feline activity rhythms from examples of morning lobbies, cat time after dinner, and inns without fixed cat schedules, and explain what to check when planning to meet resident cats.
Cat-inn guideCulture & research
An illustration of a photo book, calendar, travel commemorative stamps, and small souvenirs with a resident cat motif. Cat-inn guide

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

How to enjoy resident cat photo books, calendars, postcards, and original inn souvenirs. We explain the difference between Goshuin and Onjuku stamps, whether proceeds support cats, rights to photos and names, and etiquette when products sell out.
Cat-inn guideCulture & research
Architectural cross-section style illustration depicting hallways, stairs, porches, and small cat windows as movement routes for cats Cat-inn guide

Cat inn buildings from a cat’s perspective | Corridors, stairs, verandas, and cat windows

What do corridors, stairs, verandas, windowsills, and cat windows mean to cats at an inn? Learn what guests can observe in a building, considering cats’ environmental needs for elevated places, hiding places, routes, and places to retreat.
Cat-inn guideCulture & research
From old travel books to modern lodging search A chronology-style illustration that traces the history of inns with cats Cat-inn guide

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 established? Trace books published since 2003, introductions to inns where cats welcome guests, resident-cat rankings, and examples of facility names to explore how inns with cats came to be discussed as travel destinations.
Cat-inn guideCulture & research
Illustration of a traveler working quietly with a cat watching nearby using a safely wired desk in the guest room of a cat inn Cat-inn guide

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? Learn about Wi-Fi reliability, desks and chairs, online meetings, company security policies, and protecting cats from charging cables and food.
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