It's mealtime on the sleepy island of Aoshima, where over 100 cats live. Cat photographer Sakura Ishihara heads out to meet them.
The cats are gathering by the shore. It looks as though they're working together to search for hidden treasure.
Photographer Sakura meets some kittens and finds the "kitten nursery," where feline mothers cooperate to raise their rambunctious offspring.
Being a cat island, Aoshima sees its fair share of catfights. Cats tussle over territory as well as delicious fish sausages.
The cats of "Cat Island" all have their favorite spots, sometimes in places that are pretty surprising!
During the Obon summer vacation period, things on Aoshima get busy when the residents' families return to pay a visit.
The cats of Aoshima love to play, and today, they're frolicking all around the island, with some objects that are a little surprising.
When their kittens are hungry, the mama cats of Aoshima nurse them under the bright island sun.
Even after the setting sun casts its autumn-colored rays on "Cat Island," its feline inhabitants remain active into the nighttime.
Summer is almost over, and cat photographer Sakura takes her last photos of Aoshima before departing for home.
