More cat population than citizens,
Cats are very cute and adorable animals. Uniquely, there is an island in Japan that is filled with these affectionate animals. Guaranteed to be a paradise for cat lovers.
This island, called Aoshima, is known as a small fishing village. Here are some unique facts about Aoshima Island as a Cat Island that not many people know.
1. As quoted from Hisgo, the ratio of humans and cats on this island, namely 1: 6. The population is only 15-20 people, while the cats are around 120.
2. All residents living on Aoshima Island are parents. As reported by Onegai Kaeru, about 9 people from 15-20 people are more than 75 years old.
3. Uniquely, the cats here do not cause problems, they actually help residents to repel mice. The villagers raise worms for fishing, but they are the target of rats.
4. No wonder they get such good food. This is because residents always provide food in exchange for repelling rats.
5. In fact, the cat population is being suppressed in a sterile way, so as not to overpopulate without enough food.
Those are some unique facts about Aoshima Island in Japan which is known as Cat Island that you should know. So when are you coming here?