Calico cat
Holmes Series：
By Jiro Akagawa /Koubunsha
The series has been published in more than 50 series, with a total of 30 million copies in print.
The Calico cat Holmes series by Jiro Akagawa follows clumsy detective Yoshitarō Katayama and his clever partner, Holmes, a calico cat. While Holmes cannot speak, he provides critical hints through gestures and actions, guiding Yoshitarō and others to solve crimes. Despite Yoshitarō's fears and awkwardness, the duo tackles mysteries with humor and warmth, making the series a beloved classic in Japanese mystery fiction.
warming #Cafe
By Kikuko Sakai /Shoden Sha
"A simple job of taking care of cats"—intrigued by such a job listing, I visited an old, rustic café called Rainbow Cat Coffee shop. There, I met the reclusive, cat-obsessed owner and a group of stray cats awaiting adoption. While my task was supposed to be cleaning a cat-filled house where an elderly woman with dementia lived, I soon found myself tangled in the "cat troubles" brought in by customers with their own stories. A heartfelt tale of lonely humans and cats learning to connect in their own awkward ways. #Cat #Mystery #Classic
Following the example of a cat：
By Mitsuharu Sagawa/Jitsugyo No Nihon
Sha
Many times, I have wished I could be a cat. They are free and noble but also sweet when they feel like it. When stuck in daily life, we long to "become a cat..." But we cannot become a cat. (In the chapter "Amy-sensei," there is a scene in which consciousness is assimilated into a cat, which is an interesting new perspective!) Because we cannot become cats and cannot fully understand them, we read and are affected by cats with different feelings. What we see there is a mirror reflection of ourselves.
Street Corner
By Saki Murayama
/Jitsugyo No Nihon Sha
A collection of interconnected short stories where the gentle magic of time heals the hidden wounds of people living in the corners of a town. A miracle unfolds for a young man heartbroken on Christmas Eve. The wish of two women sharing the same name changes the past through magic. A mystery writer, struggling with a block, rediscovers his passion through an editor’s suggestion. The clumsy but avid reader Kentaro encounters a ghost boy. In these tender tales, a cat that quietly comforts people in moments of loneliness or uncertainty brings about small, beautiful miracles.
#Cat #Target age:15+
Good bye whiskers:
By Ryo Ueno /Rironsha
/Three volumes complete in all. /Stage production in 2023
978-4652205457
Abandoned by humans and suffering from amnesia, a young cat named Yogorouza is found collapsed by a oneeyed cat named Ichimonji, who takes him to his shelter. There, a gang of stray cats is joining forces with mice to fight against a gang of stray dogs.
Yogorouza becomes the new leader of the stray cat gang and, together with them, rises to face the stray dog gang...
#Cat #Target age:10+
Ruby Cat at the Bookstore:
By Keiko Matsumoto /Rironsha
Rights sold: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean,
/Vol. 6 already published
978-4652202623
One day, in a quiet corner of a bookstore, a tiny cat was born from the dust settled on the books. That’s Ruby! His first milk, his first friend, his first time at the seaside—every day is full of new and exciting adventures! He eats, plays, reads books, and grows a little more each day. Will he someday become the bookstore’s beloved mascot, bringing joy to everyone in town?
Healing and Soothing Cat Massage :
By Takashi Ishino, Mana Aizawa/JItsugyo no Nihonsha
Genre : Cat /Health
"Cat Massage" has been attracting attention as a communication tool for maintaining and improving the health of cats and deepening their bond. Cute illustrations explain massage methods that anyone can easily and comfortably perform. This book is dedicated to all cat lovers!
By Miho Kajihara
Tadaaki Imaizumi
