Gokogu is a small, ancient Shinto shrine in Ushimado, Japan, on the Seto Inland Sea. Home to dozens of street cats, it is also known as “Cat Shrine". Many people visit the shrine for various reasons: some to worship gods, others to enjoy gardening. Some people come to clean the shrine as volunteers, while others just stop by on their way to fish Japanese sardinella –– and it is the perfect place for kids to play after school. In addition, some people visit Gokogu to feed the freely roaming stray cats. Others just come to see these cats or to take pictures of them. It is heaven for cat-loving residents and visitors, but some residents complain about the waste the cats leave around the neighbourhood. Gokogu looks peaceful on the surface, but it is also the epicenter of a sensitive issue that divides the local community. (Source: kazuhirosoda.com) ~~ Release Date: Feb 17, 2024 (Festival) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 五香宮の猫
- Also Known As: Gokogu no Neko , Gokouguu no Neko , ごこうぐうのねこ
- Director: Soda Kazuhiro
- Genres: Documentary
