Why do so many Japanese like to keep cats?

There are many factors that lead to more cats in Japan. First, from the perspective of Japanese traditional culture, the Japanese have given cats some special meanings. They think cats are spiritual, just as they think fish has special meaning, so they should hang the carp flag on Japan's donation day. In Japan, what embodies the spirituality of cats is lucky cats. In Japanese cognition, cats are always grateful. This is one of the reasons why Japanese people love to keep cats.

What's more, as we all know, Japan's territory is very small, so housing prices in Japan are very expensive. Most Japanese people live in a narrow space. Cats are small and flexible. In addition, cats love to be clean, so it is more convenient to clean up. Having a cat won't make the house look messy.

Finally, I think the Japanese love for cats is related to their feelings for Lori. Japanese people like cute and weak creatures, which can be seen from their popular actresses and comic themes. Cats are like cute and soft little girls. To sum up, so many Japanese people like to keep cats.