How many cats are on Cat Island 2023?

Aoshima (Cat Island) Featured in In fact, the place is almost deserted, with only around 16 individuals living there, but the habitat undoubtedly belongs to 160 cats. Veteran human residents will tell you stories of how it came to be so. Around 800 fishermen who once lived there, left the island for better fortune.



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With relaxing walks and ocean views, Tashirojima is a great place to visit for the day from Ishinomaki or even stop overnight in a guest house or in the Manga Island resort. However, it is worth noting that the island is largely traditional and there are few tourist facilities other than Manga Island.

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Aoshima: The Most Famous Cat Island The island itself is 1.6km long. The reason cats first made it to the island is because of fishermen who wanted to deal with the local rodent problem. However, after the rats were gone, the cats stayed and had a population boom.

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Cat Island is only accessible via private boat. If traveling by private vessel consult navigational charts. To find an operator who can provide tours, fishing charters, or transportation, visit our Authorized Commercial Operators page.

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Most resorts on Cat Island are located on the western coast of the island, which is washed by the shallow waters of the Bahama Banks. If you explore the western coast of the island, however, you can swim in the Atlantic Ocean and experience the pink sand wonder of Cat Island.

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At its height, upwards of 800 people lived on the island; however, that number has vastly decreased over the past 70 years as younger people moved away, sardine fisheries depleted and closed, and jobs moved to the cities.

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