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Oct 29 2013 16 Comments

A Japanese cat imitating a gargoyle?

Perched on the corner of a traditional, slightly ornate roof, it would be nice to think that this cat was sat practicing its gargoyle mimicry routine. Much more likely, however, is that it was merely the best spot to keep tabs on the furtively approaching, and far more gargoyle-like, foreigner.

Japanese cat gargoyle

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  1. Mags says

    10/29/2013 at 1:04 pm

    Nicely framed! He’s really watching you! 🙂

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    • Lee says

      10/29/2013 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks. I really like the traditional Japanese roofs, so I couldn’t resist the shot. And yes it was — very intently!

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  2. Martin says

    10/29/2013 at 1:40 pm

    It is a good photo. That pretty girl (calicos are all female) is giving you the look.

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    • Lee says

      10/29/2013 at 4:18 pm

      Cheers!

      Ah, I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info.

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  3. Willy says

    10/29/2013 at 5:37 pm

    Got the gargoyle stare for sure…

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    • Lee says

      10/29/2013 at 6:37 pm

      Yeah, a real wide-eyed stare for sure. That seems to be their standard reaction towards me!

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      • Willy says

        10/30/2013 at 11:16 pm

        Oh I remember that reaction well in Japan.. but eventually it faded away into a routine in the local community… turned into one of welcoming. Like all peoples (and animals) everywhere, we habituate, and thus rescind our fears.

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        • Lee says

          10/31/2013 at 11:21 am

          Yes, that’s very true. Surprising how quick those reactions can change too.

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  4. Lizzy says

    10/29/2013 at 11:17 pm

    It always amazes me the places cats get to. We had one who would sit on top of the doors if they were left open.

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    • Lee says

      10/30/2013 at 8:15 am

      That’s funny. It does seem like they sit in/on some places simply because they can. And if you can, then why not I guess.

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  5. Squidpuppy says

    10/31/2013 at 11:21 am

    おおい!この寺は私のものだ!You seem to have a penchant for going to places owned by cats. Wait, what am I saying, cats own everything…

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    • Lee says

      10/31/2013 at 1:10 pm

      Haha, she was very protective of her spot that’s for sure!

      They do. Surprising just how many cats there are in Tokyo, particularly so in the older neighbourhoods.

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  6. Rurousha says

    11/2/2013 at 8:01 am

    Love roofs and love cats, ergo … love this photo.

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    • Lee says

      11/2/2013 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks. To be honest, I’m not a fan of cats, but I do like this photo!

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  7. winnie says

    11/3/2013 at 1:48 pm

    I love this picture!! Cats , my favourite animal!

    My friends told me that if we see this tri-coloured cat, we willl be very Lucky!! 🙂

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    • Lee says

      11/4/2013 at 11:44 am

      Let’s hope they are right!

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