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Two Islands In Japan Are Ruled By Cats
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Two Islands In Japan Are Ruled By Cats

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On the internet, you can never have too many cats. Now, on two islands in Japan, a similar principle seems to be in effect. The islands of Tashirojima in Miyagi prefecture and Aoshima in Ehime prefecture are covered in cats – and tourists love it.

The two islands are gradually being taken over by cats as the aging populations on those islands gradually fall. Veterinary doctors regularly visit the islands to ensure that the cats are in good health, Otherwise, however, they are free to roam. Tourists have been arriving by ferry to photograph and feed the cats, and local ferry captains have reacted with great surprise to the influx of new tourists.

At the moments, island officials are trying to figure out what to do to make the situation best for both tourists and cats. The cats already have a plan, however – take over the world!

via: kotaku.com

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guess
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I'm reading, all I can think is "I sure hope Kyo Sohma doesn't visit these islands...!"

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CeiliMeade
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When the vets come to check on the cats...wouldn't they also spay and neuter them?

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AlvinRutledgeSr.
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are the an dogs on the island? A dog would really be "jacked up" if he visit the island--lol!

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MaureenHeath
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think when the japanese are done fishing the oceans out, they'll start eating the cats

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Squidney
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg the white and orange cat in the last two pictures looks just like my temporary cat Ollie!

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RudolphFurtado
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If and whenever the "BIG CATS" become extinct then the "SMALL BIG CATS" would takeover as on these two islands in Japan.

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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what the hell ? . and guess what I am rly freaked out by ginger cats

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CecilieDavidson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

T Think spay and neuter would be good and I hope this is not a front for cat meat.

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LoraLynnArnett
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cute. But wow don't they no who to spay and or neuter the cats. Hand order the clarinet and I will take Mom to Vista them:)

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what a mess. those cats are going to destroy the wildlife in that region (if not already).

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guess
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I'm reading, all I can think is "I sure hope Kyo Sohma doesn't visit these islands...!"

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CeiliMeade
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When the vets come to check on the cats...wouldn't they also spay and neuter them?

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AlvinRutledgeSr.
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are the an dogs on the island? A dog would really be "jacked up" if he visit the island--lol!

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MaureenHeath
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think when the japanese are done fishing the oceans out, they'll start eating the cats

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Squidney
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg the white and orange cat in the last two pictures looks just like my temporary cat Ollie!

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RudolphFurtado
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If and whenever the "BIG CATS" become extinct then the "SMALL BIG CATS" would takeover as on these two islands in Japan.

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10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what the hell ? . and guess what I am rly freaked out by ginger cats

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CecilieDavidson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

T Think spay and neuter would be good and I hope this is not a front for cat meat.

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LoraLynnArnett
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cute. But wow don't they no who to spay and or neuter the cats. Hand order the clarinet and I will take Mom to Vista them:)

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what a mess. those cats are going to destroy the wildlife in that region (if not already).

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