Celebrating The Quirky And Playful Side Of Cats

[Bayard]

For more than ten years, Tokyo-based photographer Masayuki Oki has been documenting the everyday lives of stray cats across Japan. His photos capture them just as they are — curious, sleepy, grumpy, affectionate, and everything in between. Oki has a special talent for noticing the small moments that reveal each cat’s unique personality, turning ordinary encounters on the street into touching, funny, and sometimes surprisingly emotional portraits.

[luvallpeeps]

1. Thanks! Those were great! N/T

[Deuxcents]

2. Cats. I love em 😻. Love this post

[Ocelot II]

3. I love these! Thanks!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

4. WOW!!

Thank you so much for posting these.

[2naSalit]

5. Thanks...

I've really needed a kitty fix!

[Lemon Lyman]

6. Fallin' in LOVE with cats!

Thanks for all the lovely pictures of kitties. The pictures are truly wonderful. Can't imagine the time put in collecting all of them. I'm saving a few for screensavers. Thanks again.

[ShazzieB]

7. Love these! 😻😻😻

Thanks so much!

[niyad]

8. Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Thank you. I recently ran across a calendar,

"Cats on Catnip". A number of those darlings would fit right in!

[slightlv]

9. Is it so bad...

I want to play and love on every one of them! Fantastic pics!

[LNM]

10. A bright spot in a dismal day

Thank you. If I could share it to FB I would. A much needed distraction.

[summer_in_TX]

11. Those were wonderful!

So many to love.

[dlbell]

12. Thanks Bayard

Some of the best pictures of cats living their natural lives. He's a great photographer.

[MIButterfly]

13. Great photos!

Thank you for posting, Bayard! I really enjoyed them.

[KS Toronado]

14. Fantastic collection, thank you

[Nigrum Cattus]

15. Well done, Thanks

[3catwoman3]

16. Love it, love it, love it!

I spent 2 years in Japan in the late 1970s with the Air Force nurse corps, and even brought a cat back to the States with me. Had him for 20 years. I especially enjoyed seeing some of the architecture and signage again, and the picture with the cherry blossoms. Cherry blossom season in Japan is one of the most beautiful sights on the planet.

More of this, please!

[snot]

17. Great compilation

with some brilliant photos!

[TommieMommy]

18. They are absolutely beautiful 💙💙 I love cats

[Rebl2]

20. Thanks

For sharing this article with us!