Cat heaven

SameOldStory · 11-05-2010, 02:14 PM

Tokyo's cat cafes

"I was at Calico, one of Tokyo’s increasingly popular cat cafes, where customers seeking human and feline companionship pay to sip tea and stroke one of the 20-odd resident cats, representing 17 different breeds."

Complete with "menu".

"In an increasingly childless and aging nation, cat cafes fill a void. The more fortunate Japanese are the middle-aged couples who cradle Dachshunds like grandchildren at car dealerships and the young women who hand feed their Maltese puppies on park benches. For those who live with long work hours, no-pet apartments and work-related travel, there are cat cafes."

Cat Cafes in Tokyo

"It all began in 2004, when the first cat cafe opened its doors in Osaka. Since then, the petting zoo/coffee house hybrids have invaded Tokyo, and business is booming. Last year alone saw a dozen new shops, each with its own unique atmosphere."

Complete with cat approved facilities.

Now if I could only control my reincarnation.

poohbear_nc · 11-05-2010, 02:19 PM

What a wonderful idea - for the cats & the people not fortunate enough to share their homes with cats!

SameOldStory · 11-05-2010, 04:55 PM

And best of all - No kitty litter to take out.

When I think of all the old ladies with a house full of cats! They could be millionaires!

kennyc · 11-05-2010, 05:04 PM

Where's Geoff?

ardeegee · 11-05-2010, 06:01 PM

Tragically, some cats in Japan are on the other side of the menu.

desertgrandma · 11-05-2010, 06:04 PM

EWW! ICK!

poohbear_nc · 11-05-2010, 06:18 PM

Mind bleach! Quickly!

kennyc · 11-05-2010, 06:18 PM

Especially that last one.....

desertgrandma · 11-05-2010, 06:27 PM

You have to wonder WHY??

kennyc · 11-05-2010, 06:33 PM

There's no wondering why....just sayin' - EWW! ICK!

ardeegee · 11-05-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

You have to wonder WHY??

Japan is a weird and wondrous place.

kennyc · 11-05-2010, 06:39 PM

Ya think.

GeoffC · 11-06-2010, 09:05 AM

I certainly am NOT in one of those images !

kennyc · 11-06-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

I certainly am NOT in one of those images !

bjones6416 · 11-06-2010, 03:06 PM

"Bite they little heads off, nibble on they tiny feet"

11-05-2010, 02:14 PM	#1
SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	Cat heaven Tokyo's cat cafes "I was at Calico, one of Tokyo’s increasingly popular cat cafes, where customers seeking human and feline companionship pay to sip tea and stroke one of the 20-odd resident cats, representing 17 different breeds." Complete with "menu". "In an increasingly childless and aging nation, cat cafes fill a void. The more fortunate Japanese are the middle-aged couples who cradle Dachshunds like grandchildren at car dealerships and the young women who hand feed their Maltese puppies on park benches. For those who live with long work hours, no-pet apartments and work-related travel, there are cat cafes." Cat Cafes in Tokyo "It all began in 2004, when the first cat cafe opened its doors in Osaka. Since then, the petting zoo/coffee house hybrids have invaded Tokyo, and business is booming. Last year alone saw a dozen new shops, each with its own unique atmosphere." Complete with cat approved facilities. Now if I could only control my reincarnation.

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poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,000 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	What a wonderful idea - for the cats & the people not fortunate enough to share their homes with cats!

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SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	And best of all - No kitty litter to take out. When I think of all the old ladies with a house full of cats! They could be millionaires!

11-05-2010, 05:04 PM	#4
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Where's Geoff?

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ardeegee Maratus speciosus butt Posts: 3,292 Karma: 1162698 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-350	Tragically, some cats in Japan are on the other side of the menu.

11-05-2010, 06:04 PM	#6
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	EWW! ICK!

11-05-2010, 06:18 PM	#7
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,000 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Mind bleach! Quickly!

11-05-2010, 06:27 PM	#9
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	You have to wonder WHY??

11-05-2010, 06:33 PM	#10
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	There's no wondering why....just sayin' - EWW! ICK!

11-05-2010, 06:39 PM	#12
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GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	I certainly am NOT in one of those images !

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11-06-2010, 03:06 PM	#15
bjones6416 ↓↓ Skirt!! Earrings!! Posts: 3,394 Karma: 17432172 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Acer netbook, JetBook Lite, Sony PRS-300, Kindle 2, Kindle Fire	"Bite they little heads off, nibble on they tiny feet"