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Catching a street cat mid-sprint, mid-yawn, or mid-crime (usually snack-related), reveals what all cat lovers already know: cats are the actors and the world is their stage. Japanese photographer Masayuki Oki has built a whole world out of those blink-and-you-miss-it moments, roaming neighborhoods across Japan and capturing street cats exactly as they are: bold, nosy, dramatic, and completely unbothered by the human world happening around them. And if his earlier feature on Bored Panda hooked you, this new set of photos is very much in that same sweet spot.

In this new collection, Oki returns with more candid snapshots that feel like tiny, perfectly timed comedy scenes. One cat might be posing like a local celebrity, another is arguing with a friend, and a third is just… existing in a way that makes you wonder how a creature can look so relaxed while doing absolutely nothing. These are real streets, real cats, and real moments that just happen to line up into something weirdly cinematic.

Scroll down to see the newest shots, and don’t be surprised if you start picking favorites within five seconds.

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Two Japanese street cats nuzzling affectionately on a paved alley, captured in a candid moment outdoors.

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    Street cat stretching on a path with trees nearby, captured in charming Japanese street cats photography by Masayuki Oki.

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    Two Japanese street cats nuzzling affectionately while enjoying life outside a building.

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    Japanese street cat sitting outdoors with eyes closed and tongue sticking out, captured by Masayuki Oki in natural light

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    Black and white Japanese street cat standing on hind legs, captured in a candid moment in an urban setting.

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    Japanese street cat playing with a small twig outdoors, captured in a natural environment by Masayuki Oki photos.

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    Japanese street cats posing together near a large cat statue, showcasing the charm of urban feline life in Japan.

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    Black and white Japanese street cat standing in grass, interacting with a praying mantis, captured in Masayuki Oki photos.

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    Black and white Japanese street cat climbing between ceiling pipes, captured in vibrant urban street cats photography.

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    Five Japanese street cats sitting together on a ledge, looking curiously at a closed door in an urban setting.

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    Two Japanese street cats running and playing outdoors near a waterfront under a cloudy sky.

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    White Japanese street cat lying on its back on a sunlit street, showcasing relaxed moments from Masayuki Oki photos.

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    Japanese street cat climbing and hanging on a traditional stone lantern by the waterfront in Japan.

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    Calico Japanese street cat climbing a post inside a barn with cows and a tabby cat in the background.

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    Gray Japanese street cat hanging on a wooden post, showing playful behavior in an outdoor setting

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    Two Japanese street cats stretching and walking on pavement, captured in an expressive moment outdoors.

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    Black and white Japanese street cat relaxing against a wooden wall, enjoying a sunny outdoor moment.

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    Japanese street cat playfully interacting with a buoy under a boat in a coastal urban setting.

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    Black and white Japanese street cat sprinting on gravel with blurred natural background, showcasing vibrant street cat life.

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    Three Japanese street cats including a black one reaching for fish hanging on a line by the water.

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    Japanese street cat peeking from a small hole in the pavement surrounded by greenery on a sunny day

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    Black and white Japanese street cat sitting on pavement with one leg raised, captured in Masayuki Oki photos.

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    Black Japanese street cat carrying a fish by the harbor, showcasing Japanese street cats living their best lives.

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    Three Japanese street cats walking together on a paved road, showcasing life of Japanese street cats.

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    Two Japanese street cats sitting and stretching on a bright windowsill, showcasing their daily life.

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    Japanese street cat with orange and white fur leaping over grass, captured in action by Masayuki Oki.

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    Two Japanese street cats playing near a harbor with boats and mountains in the background, captured in natural light.

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    Japanese street cats lounging in a bicycle basket basking in sunlight on a quiet urban street.

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    Black and white Japanese street cat playing with a rope, captured in a lively urban setting.

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    Black and white Japanese street cat rubbing against a rusty metal bar, captured in a candid outdoor moment.

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    Two black and white Japanese street cats sitting closely next to a tabby cat in an urban setting.

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    Japanese street cats climbing wooden beams inside a rustic building in Masayuki Oki photoshoot.

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    Orange Japanese street cat peeking through a weathered wooden fence, one paw stretched out, in Masayuki Oki photos.

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    Two Japanese street cats climbing a concrete pillar, showcasing playful moments of cats living their best lives.

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    Two Japanese street cats, one black and white and one tortoiseshell, interacting outdoors among greenery.

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    Two Japanese street cats, one black and white grooming an orange tabby, near a parked vehicle on gravel.

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    Two white Japanese street cats playing outdoors, captured in a candid moment by Masayuki Oki.

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    Japanese street cat relaxing on a sunlit path near greenery, captured by Masayuki Oki in a natural setting.

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    Japanese street cat with blue eyes walking on a paved area near traditional wooden houses in Japan.

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    Japanese street cat rubbing against a rope tied to a metal railing, enjoying a sunny outdoor moment.

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    Japanese street cats playing and relaxing outdoors near garden tools and a blue chair on concrete ground.

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    Japanese street cat playing with a white towel hanging on a clothesline outdoors near stone steps.

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