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Outside is the world from which she has been severed: the San Francisco of her youth and her young son

Learn about the mysterious religion's history

Land of the Rising Cat - Japan's Feline Fascination Orane Tiger Album cover art of IndabaIn 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