Japan's 'Catnomics': How Cat Culture Became an £15bn Economic Force

Japan's love affair with cats has grown into a staggering economic phenomenon, with felines now estimated to contribute nearly £15 billion to the country's economy in a single year. For UK cat owners, it's a fascinating mirror of trends closer to home, where cats have also been quietly overtaking dogs in popularity. The Japanese example shows just how commercially and culturally significant our feline companions can become when a nation fully embraces them.

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