This time we'r e in Kichijoji in Tokyo
at cat cafe Temari no Ouchi, the house of temari
As you can see its all about the cats here
and this episode is a look at what you can expect at a cat cafe here in tokyo
We're inside this amazing little house
I cannot believe we're actually
here, in a cat cafe
Well, that was really good I met you by accident,
because that's the luckiest thing in your life!
yeah I can't believe I bumped into you right there on the street
Having a cafe with cats around, that's amazing
right and this is Jennifer Julian for those who don't know if he's my best
friend here in Japan
and you've been here just as long as I have
Yes I do, 18years!
yeah alright. What is your whole attractions with cats?
I think cats are amazing because of the way they move, and
I think they have this kind of taste
I think cats, they choose you, we don't choose them.
That's what makes me a dog person
because they are so simple and easy to get to know.
Instantly your best friend
You know also in many places
it's forbidden to have pets at homes.
well that's right more specifically landlords are very strict of having pets
especially of having cats in the house
and to be honest with you. Japanese apartments are quite small
it would be really hard to have one pet
not alone 2 or 3, or 20 like they do here
Look at this place, it's amazing
This is really cool. It's like a set out of a movie, may be a
Ghibli movie.
I kind of have a feeling you have it right now
What's that for?
Come and play with the cats!
as i recover from cat hypnosis
let's talk to the manager about the cat cafe concept at TEMARI no OUCHI
There's a book of cats here, let's meet 3 of them
this is TEMARI a Scottish Fold and the original
the cafe is named after TEMARI. It's her house after all
she is also the leader of the group so be on the lookout
she'll be making her rounds to say hello
next up we have the adorable MOPPU
a munchkin cat he's two years old
and has the cutest eyes.
Those little legs move really fast
he's on the move again
MOPPU is energetic and you'll find him all over the cafe, greeting new customers
Then there is KINOKO
An exotic Shorthair
Look at that kisser
She's beautiful in our own way which makes her the most popular cat around.
It may not look it
but she loves to cuddle up when she's not hiding out
Kinoko is always hanging out around the neighborhood
try to find her
there are four main rules to Temari noo
no hugging the cats! They're not dogs
note that children under 10 are generally not allowed entry
No flash photography. Cats hate bright lights
don't feed cats human food
no outside food or drinks
TEMARI NO OUCHIi has an admission fee
1200 yen on the weekdays and 1600 yen on weekends
after 7 p.m. it's only 700 yen
There's no time limit and no push to order a lot of food
Got it?
Now let's play with the cats
and....where are they?
not here
here's one but she's sleeping
Ah-hah! Jennifer found one on the window sill
but like she says, you don't choose them.
they choose you
there are toys you can use to play with the cats
like this thing
perhaps this lobster one
I'm not really used to playing with cats
what's this thing again?
It's KINOKO she's hanging out inside a log
She looks like she wants to play. It's a chance to put these cat toys into action
She doesn't seem to like the yellow feather toy
I wonder why
Cats seem to just come and go
they're here one second and gone the next
sometimes you can find to purr with
if not just talk with your friends
cats love to be high and mighty
look down on us
They want to be worshiped
bowed down to the almighty cat
here's milk, the cat
She looks hungry. Look at how she attacks the treat
but wait! Milk is not supposed to be fed!
Cats with ribbons have already eaten
are on diets
sorry little milk
you're still adorable
the cat food is available for 300 yen
the mochi mochi dog and paw print coffee
are quite popular with the humans
the coffee comes in paper cups with lids
so the cats don't drink them
I guess cats love a good latte, too
that mochi mochi dog. It's the only dog allowed in the cafe
I asked some other customers what brought them to the cat cafe
this nice couple was on a date
Big cat lovers we have lot cats at home
didn't get to take them with us so, miss cats
Being overseas, it's nice to be able to see other nice kitties
unwind with them
cat cafes are really unique
it's a great way to spend a day
something new and different
I may be coughing up fur-balls tonight
but it was worth it
It's really relaxed right now?
totally relaxed
That's cat power
That's right. So here in Tokyo and
need to just take a break and get in touch with you feeling self
Go to a cat cafe
and if you had any doubts