The cats typically sit motionless or sleep soundly despite the massive crowds and noise of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing.

Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog. Cats sleeping under the Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station

One cat is often seen wearing a decorative ruffle or collar. ⚠️ The Controversy: Public Staging vs. Animal Welfare

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The cats typically sit motionless or sleep soundly despite the massive crowds and noise of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing.

Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog. Cats sleeping under the Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station hachiko shibuya cat

One cat is often seen wearing a decorative ruffle or collar. ⚠️ The Controversy: Public Staging vs. Animal Welfare The cats typically sit motionless or sleep soundly