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With Halloween approaching, black cats inevitably get pulled into the usual mix of witches, magic, and spooky stories. But behind all those superstitions, they’re still just cats, and Japanese photographer Masayuki Oki has spent years capturing exactly that.

Last year, we featured a collection of black cats photographed on streets around the world. This time, we’re looking at the work of Oki, who photographs the cats roaming the streets of Japan. His pictures capture plenty of personality, from suspicious stares and dramatic poses to lazy afternoons and little street-side arguments.

For this collection, we’re focusing only on his black feline subjects. Against Japan’s streets, rooftops, walls, and alleyways, they can look mysterious one second and completely ridiculous the next.

So, if you’re in the mood for some Halloween spirit without the actual scares, scroll down to meet these photogenic black cats and see which one steals your attention.

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A black cat runs across a snowy landscape, expertly captured by street photographer Masayuki Oki.

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    A dynamic shot of a black cat leaping with a dragonfly in the air, a highlight from Masayuki Oki's black cat photos.

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    A black cat stands on its hind legs, reaching up a green tarp, while another black cat peeks from behind.

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    A sleek black cat stretches on a tiled surface in a classic street photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat peering through a bicycle pedal, an interesting moment captured by a street photographer of black cats.

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    A black cat with its tongue out, sitting on a tree branch, showcasing street photography of black cats.

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    A striking black cat reclines in the grass, one paw raised, a candid moment from Masayuki Oki's best photos of black cats.

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    A black cat lies on its back on a concrete surface, paws up, with a teal fence and car in the background.

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    A black cat with bright green eyes sits on an asphalt street at night, with blurred lights in the background.

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    Two black cats playing; one standing on hind legs, the other watching. Street photography capturing black cats.

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    A black cat stands on its hind legs by a dock with ropes, a powerful image among Masayuki Oki's black cat photos.

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    A black cat with its mouth open, sitting in dry grass under sunlight, captured by Masayuki Oki.

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    A fluffy black cat with bright yellow eyes gazes intently, posing on a quiet street, a stunning street photography.

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    A black cat lounging on a stone wall by the sea, looking up at the sky, a peaceful scene by street photographer Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat standing on its hind legs next to a hanging sign, an expressive moment among Masayuki Oki's black cats.

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    A fluffy black cat stands on its hind legs under a cherry blossom tree, with other black cats in the background. Street photography.

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    A black cat walks on a pier, carrying a fish in its mouth, with boats in the background. Street photography of black cats.

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    A black cat holds a large fish in its mouth next to fishing crates. Street photography showcasing black cats.

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    A black cat rolling in snow, covered with snowflakes, captured by street photographer Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat lying on its back with paws up on a street, part of a collection of black cats.

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    A majestic black cat with emerald eyes sits on a branch among delicate cherry blossoms, captured by a street photographer.

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    Three black cats on the steps of a traditional wooden building, one yawning, another looking, and one eating, by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat sitting outdoors with its mouth wide open in a yawn, showing its fangs, one of Masayuki Oki's expressive black cats.

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    A black cat with bright eyes sits on a ledge at night, surrounded by dark green foliage, in a street photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    Two black cats stand close together, looking forward, with one slightly behind and above the other.

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    A black cat with a red collar and bell sits in a market, licking its nose, surrounded by bags of produce.

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    A black cat with its tongue slightly out, lying down on a ledge, taken by street photographer Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat stands on its hind legs, scratching a rope tied to a boat, a photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    A wide-eyed black cat with its tongue slightly out looks surprised while crouching on a narrow street, a charming street photo.

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    A playful black cat rolls on its back, sunbathing on a weathered blue park bench, an adorable street photo.

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    A playful black cat stands on its hind legs, gripping a metal chain in a street photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat balancing on a railing on a balcony, looking directly at the camera, a street photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat carries a large flat fish in its mouth, a dynamic street photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    A playful black cat with paws raised, surrounded by yellow flowers, by street photographer Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat with a white patch licks its nose while sitting amongst small purple flowers by a green fence in a street photo.

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    A black cat with bright eyes stretches on a concrete wall, its claws extended, from Masayuki Oki's street photography of black cats.

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    A black cat stretches its claws on bags of produce, captured by street photographer Masayuki Oki.

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    A sleek black cat with piercing green eyes peeks out from lush green foliage, a captivating street photography moment.

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    A black cat captured mid-air, jumping from a stone ledge, showcasing the agility of street photographer Masayuki Oki's black cats.

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    A black cat yawns wide behind a bamboo pole, revealing its teeth. Street photography capturing black cats.

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    A black cat lies on its back in the sunshine on a paved street, displaying its belly, in a street photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat yawns widely while lounging on a tree branch, captured in a street photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat with bright yellow eyes rests on a reflective surface, captured in a stunning photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat stretches on a city sidewalk next to a cardboard box, showcasing its claws, a photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    Two black cats standing in an alley, captured in a street photograph by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat with green eyes rests beside a concrete block, photographed by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat with green eyes looks back from a path in tall green grass, a beautiful photo by Masayuki Oki.

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    A black cat leaning against a pole on a wall in a street photo by Masayuki Oki, with sunlight highlighting its fur.

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    A sleek black cat with bright eyes stands on a city street, photographed by Masayuki Oki.

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    A grey cat captured mid-air against a cloudy sky, showcasing the agility of street cats in Masayuki Oki's photos.

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    5 You’re here50 Black Cats Caught In Funny, Curious, And Unexpected Moments By Masayuki Oki
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