中文简介：

在拥有数百万猫主人的国家，在咖啡馆、酒店大堂和博物馆里发现猫咪并不稀奇；有猫咪坐婴儿车出去散步；甚至还有猫咪当火车站站长。但是这种猫热潮是怎么开始的呢？为什么它会持续增长？而且——真的有为猫举行的佛教葬礼吗？在这本生动的、从头到尾都关于猫的百科全书中，日本文化专家冈崎真美（Manami Okazaki）分享了日本猫神社、寺庙和节日的奇妙故事；采访了玩具艺术家、时尚设计师，甚至还有一位建筑师；并且研究了以猫为中心的社交媒体、漫画和吉祥物。从无处不在的招财猫和哆啦A梦收藏品到cosplay网红猫Maro，日本对猫的持续热爱体现在方方面面。伴随着有趣可爱的照片，这本流行文化书是任何爱猫人士的理想读物。

英文简介：

In a country with millions of cat owners, it's not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters. But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to grow? And - are there really Buddhist funeral services for cats? In this lively, tip-to-tail cat compendium, Japanese culture maven Manami Okazaki shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan's cat shrines, temples, and festivals; interviews toy artisans, fashion designers, and even an architect; and looks at cat-centric social media, manga, and mascots. From ubiquitous manekineko dolls and Doraemon collectibles to Maro, a cos-playing Internet celebrity, every aspect of Japan's ongoing love affair with cats springs to life. Accompanied by fun and adorable photographs, this pop culture book is the purrrfect addition to any cat-lover's coffee table.