Move over, humans—Tokyo’s Kagurazaka district has officially become the kingdom of cats! 🐱✨ Every Halloween, this historic neighborhood transforms into a whisker-filled wonderland where participants must dress as cats, inspired by Natsume Soseki’s iconic novel I Am a Cat. Think spooky black cats, samurai warriors with tails, and even real-life kitties strutting their stuff. 🎃⚔️
The parade blends literary nostalgia with chaotic fun, as thousands of ‘cat-people’ flood cobblestone streets. Local vendors sell themed snacks (hello, fish-shaped cookies! 🍥), while anime-style dance crews add a modern twist. One attendee dressed as a ‘ramen cat’ told us: ‘It’s like Comic-Con, but with more purring!’ 😹
Why Kagurazaka? The area was home to Soseki’s fictional feline narrator over a century ago—and now, it’s reclaiming its quirky legacy. Pro tip: Snap a selfie with the giant cat lanterns before they vanish until next year! 📸🐾
