Emily Chan
However, others assert that Aoshima is a cat paradise. They have the freedom to roam around, lounge in patches of sun, and devour handouts from the tourists and residents.
The only issue is when tourism dies down in the winter, and the cats have to scavenge for food themselves.
If you want to visit Aoshima to see the hordes of cats for yourself, make sure to bring all your own food supplies and clean up after yourself since there are no stores, hotels, or restaurants on the island.
It’s important to be respectful of the elderly residents living on the island and to treat the cats with kindness.
