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I've been photographing my grandfather, Jiji, since I had no clue how to use a camera. One day, 94-year-old Jiji’s life was turned upside-down by Kinako the cat.

Since the War ended, for 64 years, Jiji commuted to his office, but in 2009 he was sent to the hospital. The doctor said he was sick. The once outgoing man gradually lost his interest in life and became grumpier than ever. It was around that time that I brought Kinako to live with us.

An extraordinary friendship gradually grew between the two. Who would have thought that a timid kitten would befriend a grumpy old man! The border between human and animal melts, just as shy Kinako melted Jiji's heart.

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

This one is my fave I must admit. The emotion coming from this photo is strong, comforting and most importantly genuine. There is peace in this photo.

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Side By Side

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

Wouldn't it be awesome if they both were dreaming about the same thing! Like a delicious fish...

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Better Together

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

Beautiful and heart-warming, like literally heart-warming here.

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Stripe-y Afternoon

Stripe-y Afternoon

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

Absolutely love the play of light and shadow here. Beautiful pic

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Me Time

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

Seriously, cuteness overload, I consider myself a dog person but I may have to change!

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Kitty Fishing

Kitty Fishing

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

What a wonderful bond between man and beast. It is truly amazing how pets have such a profound effect on us and (hopefully) we to them.

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Pen Fence, Paw Fence

Pen Fence, Paw Fence

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

Love the glimpse into a foreign newspaper. I am so fascinated with character-based languages and their relationship to phonetics.

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Every Night, Working Together

Every Night, Working Together

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

Hey, at 94 if I could be half as good as Jiji then it will be alright. Senior citizen goals...

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"Off I Go. Me Time!"

"Off I Go. Me Time!"

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Along With The Sun. Breakfast Together

Along With The Sun. Breakfast Together

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Itadakimasu: Jiji's Dinner

Itadakimasu: Jiji's Dinner

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There Will Be Days Like This

There Will Be Days Like This

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

Beautiful post thank you for your art. It was touching, meaningful and told a beautiful story.

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Gochisosama: Was Kinako's Dinner

Gochisosama: Was Kinako's Dinner

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

I found all these photos very touching. The photographer did a wonderful job of capturing the most meaningful moments of the relationship between man and cat. Well done.

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