Kirk here with more information for cat lovers. Last night I posted about how yesterday’s 2022/2/22 reminds Japanese people of cats because of all the “n” sounds in 2 (ni) and the idea that cats say “nya.” Well, Liz kindly responded with information about a “Winter Cat Festival” at Tsuruya. Here’s what she wrote: “There is also a ‘Cat Festa’ event till the 27th on the basement floor of TSUTAYA downtown. A portion of the proceeds go to medical care for the stray(?) cats (on Nekojima in Amakusa , if I am mistaken please correct me). All kinds of catty things , from pottery to postcards, eco bags , etc.”

https://www.tsuruya-dept.co.jp/saiji/nekofes/index.html