ABOUT
Cat fanatics everywhere rejoice! Cat Nation takes viewers on a journey into the unique, often bizarre world of Japanese cat culture. Follow British YouTube personality Chris Broad, as he treks across the land of the rising sun to document numerous unusual cat-centric activities such as cat themed cafes, bars, temples, and even entire cat islands! Discover cats with human jobs, explore cat friendly businesses, and uncover the origins of the iconic beckoning cat statue.
Cats don't want to be loved. They want to be worshiped. And nowhere is this worship more prevalent than in Cat Nation: A Film About Japan's Crazy Cat Culture.
Cat Island - Japan is home to several cat islands. What exactly is a cat island?
Well it's what it sounds like - an entire island overrun by cats!
Station Master Cat - Nitama is a runs a
train station. Why? Well, because it's Japan.
Station Master Cat - Nitama is a cat that runs a train station. Why? Well, because it's Japan.
Real Life Beckoning Cat - Hachi works at a small tobacconist
which sells lottery tickets. The store's customers have won
great fortunes thanks to Hachi!
Cat Cemetery - Cat Nation explores a cemetery which is known to be home
to numerous cats. And the cats didn't disappoint.
Nameneko - Before internet cat memes, Japan had already
mastered the art of viral cat photos. Nameneko is a brand
which created a series of cat photos, and perhaps started
Japan's unique cat culture.
SUPPORTERS
This film was made with the help of our generous Kickstarter supporters. Thank you so much for all your support. We couldn’t have finished it without you.
Tina Le
Nicholas Jacobi
Celeste Ang Puay Lin
Troy Jones
Kim Dyer
Asta Korkeamäki
Babacca Coxinha
Rescue Dog Films
Wilja Overeijnder
Andrew Nascimento
Kathy Duggan
Chris "Neko-kun" Torrey
Alexa Kontzamanys
Matthew de Greeve
Phil + Anne Kim
Bernardo & Lindsey Anderson
Harry Lam
Whina Pomana
Jenny Carter
Steswe
Adrian Khor Yung Kian
Noah Attwood
Solomon Rodriguez
Kevin Oman
Rian Miller
Adrian Harrold
Mason and Frederick Olsen
Jeremy Johnson
Dave Nattriss
Mitchell Miner
S Carter
David Moss
Garry McGrouther
Rachel Sheil
Katrina Reid
Sherry Khanny
Christine Lukich
Argun Tekant
Ellen Gillander
Taylor Prince
Florence J Noble
Leah Biel
Lucky Cat Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio
Joy Huang
Fabiënne van Wunnik
Mindie Jeanne Kaplan
Muqadus Gul
Jess Harris
Stacey Freedenthal
Noodle & Sparkles
April Guenther
Jess Steffan
Connie and Kevin Lagge
Sarah Gable Fyffe
Joanne Schlanger
Jenelle Silvy
Kylie Flavel
Laura White
Lea F. Hagemann
Nancieanne Hopkins & Ellie
Rebecca Doyle-Walker
Suzanne
Twonkykitty
Hanan
Ian David
Anneke Stagg
Lucas
Wayne McGrath
Aiden Whitehead
Executive Producers
Motonori Kan (Wonduk Han)
Elio Orsara
Tracy Fauver
Mary Griest
Jennifer Chapman
Jack Vaughn
Jason Khan
Mike Whelan
Jacob Hernandez
Michael Holmes
Cameron Leyden
Craig Paton
Jimmi & Anna
Asimov the cat
Dylan Byth
Clifford "Cliff's Notes"
Georgina Rovirosa
Cath "Kitty-Kitty Meow-Meow" Winks
Paul van Deventer
Lena Imamura
Sofia Nocito
Wesley A. N. Benavides
Benjamin Neu
Aleksandyr Raikov
StarReel
Andy Jennings
July Van Malderen
Erin Flaherty
Timothy Hoogland
Professor MuCat Ramsey
Wiri Suvanmani
Kirsty George
Lisa K
Marion LuckyCat Gurney and Sophie
Lety Ramirez
Kira Landenberger
Jos van der Heiden
Jess Williams (Kitsu)
Athena Funtowicz
Melissa Avdeeff
Eleanor Thomas
Marco Jirasek
Allan & Helen Gunn
Jake Hill
Tzar & Buba, lost too soon
Katie Sales
Fiona Austen
Robert Jon Mudry
Charlotte Zoller
GhostCat
Marie Slatton-Valle
Apollo Mojica
Matthew Mowczko
Amanda L. DeMattio
Patrick Waugh and Destinie Carbone
Randa Benham
Haley Cristea >^..^<
Ash Hodgson
Sheila Halls
Benjamin Hausman
Michael and Darcy Bert
Mike and Jen Shephard
Tara & Mysha Inman
Daralyn
Samantha Juhasz
Marileen Mennerich
Bethany Barger
Zoe + Kaylee
Jared MacRobb
Kyra Schwartz
Valerie Murray Larenne
Alison
Angela Demijohn
Amy Davis
T. Cole Rachel
Nune Boyadjian
Peter Suen
Marne McGrath
Sandy Smith
Konstantina kalompratsos
Debbie Leef
Tomas Michalkevic
Barnaby Panton
Paris Lee
Vincent Pham
Matt Mendoza
Ilona Buklis
Yamaneko
Rachelle Abellar
Cara Reed
Jeff Weiss
Aaron Shaddock
Sara Johnson
Anita Shiels
Peter Csonka
Jelena Vukcevic
Jack Sadler
Susie Raisher
Super Cass
SwordFire
Tina "Feverfew" Symanczyk
Thomas Wagener
Paul Meas
Jack Skowron
Kai Gosewinkel
Nyanta
Laurens Huige
Sarah Batten
Thomas Adam Griffin-Lea
Tuberu tu beru
Ellen Power
Miguel Toro-Alvarez
Madeleine Simpson-Seward
Richard Sheller
Chantal "Crazy Cat Lady" Slagmolen
Peter Gerard
Lucy Smither
Terppaleiskiäinen
Katrina-Kay S. Alaimo
Alex & Kylie Kesselaar
Cali Wills
Bianka Kovacs
Katie hyatt
Jakov Matić
Gaëlle Fouasse
Cristine Steller
Nadia van Axel Dongen
Delmastros
Kit Ilayna Turner
Miyuki McGuffie
Dorothea Rose
Siobhan Smith
Sky Croxford
Meg Boldan
Silvia Yordanova
Rebecca Otowa
Alison Beever
Brie Berry
Sabine Waasdorp
Monie
Aurora Hurrell
Heatcliff
Kimberley de Visser
Jonas Bierberg Hedegaard
Denbeigh Inman
Dave Murillo
Taylor Hobbs
Geof Stanton
Jeff Eagle
Paris Lee
Dave Moore
Pete Vandeplassche
Dan Prati
Jason Bradford
Frank Lee
Darleen Lee
Simon Delmastro
Kris Maric
Daniel Johnson
Sebastian Fehr
Joe Delmastro
Jessica Johnstone
Jackson Hall
Daniel Vessi
Craig Kocinski
Darlene & Rob Hill
Sarah K. Montemayor
Dena Fletcher
Brielle Kang
Lemon
Thomas Molloy
Fallon Elaine Cohen
Andrew Cordwell
Jacob Lowe
Sabrina Sanches
M.C. Mendonca
Edwardo Corochio
Sheila Thomas
chrissng
Greg "Cats!" Burrell
Fermin Serena Hortas
Vediovis
thatraja
Nathan Tardy
Gerol Bayani
THE FILMMAKERS
Tim Delmastro: Director/Producer - Tim has been working as a filmmaker for over a decade, having directed numerous documentaries, short films and TV commercials. His last film, Miso Hungry: The Effortless Japanese Diet, was about a comedian in Japan trying to lose weight. Now he's moved onto cats in Japan. He also look a lot like Cat Stevens. Coincidence? Yes.
Chris Broad: Host - Chris is the star of the very popular Abroad in Japan YouTube channel, where he documents the many cultural curiosities he has encountered while living in Japan. His fan base has grown to a quarter of a million subscribers, all of whom are unfailingly polite and encouraging in the comments section.
Jason Spencer: Writer/Co-producer - Jason is a freelance writer, which is code for "guy who's kinda broke." He has collaborated with me many times in the past, on both film projects and his secret spaghetti carbonara recipe.
Mr Mittens: Lead Cat Advisor/Actual Cat - Mr Mittens has an official Cat Fancy rating of "11/10, top cat, would nuzzle." In his spare time he likes to cough up fur balls and vomit on the bathroom floor.
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