Introducing recommended event information for cats! February 22, 2023 is Cat Day!

Some of you may be looking for cat events for cat owners and cat lovers.

Cat events are held all over the country, and many events are held on February 22nd in particular, which is designated as ``Cat Day,'' a play on the phrase ``Nyan, Nyan, Nyan.''

This time we will introduce some recommended events for cats, so please refer to them and go!

Recommended events for cats [Kanto]

• Jiro Obutsu x Cat Photo Exhibition 2023 (2/6~4/16)
• Cat Holiday Exhibition Winter 2023 (1/27~2/26)
• Cat Festival at Yushima ~Yushima town connected by cats~ (2/15~3/9)
• Shibu Nyan Darake at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya (2/17~2/26)
• Chiyoda Cat Festival Nyanda Full Market (2/18~2/19)

Jiro Obutsu x Cat Photo Exhibition 2023

event date	Fee	inquiry
2/15~3/9, 2023	Admission fee only Adults (high school students and above) 200 yen Free for junior high school students and under	[Obutsu Jiro Memorial Hall] 231-0862 113 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama TEL: 045-622-5002 (10:00~17:00) FAX: 045-622-5071

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A fun photo exhibition full of cat photos, named after Jiro Obutsu, a huge cat lover.

"Jiro Obutsu: The Joy of Art - Jiro Obutsu Memorial Museum Collection" will also be held at the same time.

At the venue on the 1st floor, we are holding a popularity vote for your favorite photos, so cast your vote for your favorite photo and win a prize.

Prizes will be awarded in advance to the works that receive the most votes from the sponsoring companies.

You can also participate in this popularity poll via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, so if you can't make it to the venue, be sure to check it out!

Please search for "#Osamu Neko" and vote.

Cat Holiday Exhibition Winter 2023

event date	Fee	venue
January 27th - February 26th, 2023 Closed: Every Monday Business hours: 11:00~19:00	Admission fee only Flat rate 600 yen (Free admission for children under 3 years old)	TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO 111-0053 5-27-6-5F Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Official site

A joint photo and merchandise exhibition bringing together popular cat creators, both professionals and amateurs.

Photos of famous cats that are popular on SNS such as Twitter and Instagram as well as handmade products are displayed and sold in a crowded area.

Most of the exhibitors are active mainly on SNS and the Internet, so this is a valuable event where you can see their works live.

At the special booth, various works such as ceramic works made in collaboration with popular creators are on display, and there are also limited edition goods for sale.

If you want to know more details, you can check the official website.

Cat Festival at Yushima ~Yushima town connected by cats~

It is a festival where you can participate in events such as stamp rallies and goshuin stamp tours held at participating stores around town.

If you collect a certain number of stamps at participating stores, you will receive the common currency "Niboshi", and those who collect all the stamps will receive a special gift.

There are many participating stores, including stylish cafes, miscellaneous goods stores, and cat cafes, so you'll never get bored!

The Cat Festival Festival also holds various events such as goods sales and sweets, so you can enjoy them while wandering around the town.

Official site

Venue: Near Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0034

( You can come from Yushima Station, Ochanomizu Station, Hongo Sanchome Station, Suehirocho Station, etc.)

The nearest station is different for each store, so please check the store you are looking for and be careful when coming. )

Shibu Nyan Darake at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya

event date	Fee	venue
February 17th - February 26th, 2023 Closed days: None Business hours: 11:00~20:00	Free admission	Tokyu Plaza Shibuya Inside Shibuya Flask, 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 2nd to 7th floor

Official site

Tokyu in Shibuya will be held for 10 days before and after Cat Day, and a cat festival will be held with free admission.

Many cat-related events are held on each floor from the 2nd to the 7th floor, from cat artist sales to cafes and photo exhibitions.

The latest cat supplies are also on sale on the 7th floor, so this event is recommended for cat owners!

Chiyoda Cat Festival Nyanda Full Market

event date	Fee	venue
February 18th - February 19th, 2023 Closed days: None Business hours: 10:00~17:00	Free admission	Chiyoda Ward Office 1st and 4th floors 1-2-1 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Subway Kudanshita Station Exit 6)

Official site

"Chiyoda Cat Festival" is a charity event jointly held by Chiyoda Nyan Association and Chiyoda Ward.

The proceeds from the two days will be used for medical expenses for homeless cats.

There are many booths where you can read picture books and other things that even small children can enjoy, so you can have fun without getting bored.

You can listen to various information such as cat diseases on a talk show by a veterinarian, so it's a fun event where you can learn while having fun, so please come and join us!

Recommended events for cats [Kansai]

• Nyan and crafts (1/15~2/28)
• Cat Day Rakugo Show (2/22)

Nyan and crafts

event date	Fee	venue
January 15th - February 28th, 2023 Closed: 1/23.2/19.2/27 Business hours: 9:00~17:00	Free admission	Kyoto Traditional Industry Museum Shop Miyako Messe B1F, 9-1 Okazaki Seishojimachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City

This is an event where traditional crafts with cat motifs are gathered and sold in the streets of Kyoto ahead of Cat Day on February 22nd.

Some of the exhibited items are also sold at the online shop, so if you are unable to travel far to Kyoto, you can purchase them there as well.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Kyoto City Animal Welfare Project Promotion Fund.

Cat's Day Rakugo Show

event date	Fee	venue
February 22, 2023 Event time: 18:00~	Advance ticket: 3000 yen Same-day ticket: 3500 yen (All seats reserved) *Live streaming available: 2500 yen	Tenma Tenjin Hansho-tei Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 2-1-34

Official site

This is an event where you can enjoy cat rakugo performed by a popular rakugo performer.

It will also be live-streamed on the day of the event, so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your home by simply paying the viewing fee.

Recommended events for cats [Kyushu]

Cat Festival in SANNENZAKA

event date	Fee	venue
February 22nd - February 24th, 2023 Business hours: 11:00~19:00	Free admission	Tsutaya Bookstore Kumamoto Sannenzaka underground event booth 1-2 Ansei-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Official site

This event features a wide variety of cat goods, cat-themed accessories, cat goods, handmade items, miscellaneous goods, books, photo books, and more.

Cats sometimes participate in the 3-day limited event, so be sure to soothe yourself with cute cats and merchandise!

Summary of recommended events for cats

February 22nd every year is Cat Day, so many cat events are held across the country in February.

Events are also held at locations not introduced here, so if you have an event venue near you, please go and visit.