A Solo Trip to Tashirojima, Japanβs Cat Island π―π΅ | One Year After Leaving My Job
Tuma - daily in japanπ―π΅
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Hi! I'm Tuma, a Japanese woman living in Tohoku, Japan. Enjoying the solo life. π―π΅
Took the train to Ishinomaki, Miyagi, then a 40-minute ferry out to Tashirojima β the cat island. ποΈ
It was raining when I left, the line for the ferry was huge on a weekday, and the first cat I met bowed to me. π€£
Fried oyster curry with rice shaped like a sleeping cat, cat lunchtime at noon, and a whole island where every cat has a name.
By the time we arrived, the rain had stopped.
I hope you enjoy a day on Japan's cat island with me!
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π Places β Ishinomaki, Miyagi
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[00:31] π Ishinomaki Station
Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Famous as a manga city. The ferry terminal is about a 15-minute walk from the station.
01:15 β΄οΈ Ishinomaki Chuo Port (ferry terminal)
Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Ferries to Nitoda Port on Tashirojima. A round-trip ticket is 2,500 yen (cash only),
and the ride takes about 40 minutes each way.
03:27 ποΈ Nitoda Port, Tashirojima
Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Arriving on the cat island β a small island with more cats than residents.
08:08 π Tashiro Shokudo
153 Nitoda, Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi
A small island diner. Fried oyster curry set, with the rice shaped like a sleeping cat.
You can also send cat food here through their Amazon QR code to support the island cats. π±
11:19 ποΈ Shima no Eki
69-2 Uchiyama, Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Cat-themed merchandise, food and drinks, and a donation box for the cats' food.
12:31 πΎ The cats' lunchtime
Shima no Eki, Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi
The cats gather here for lunch every day around noon. Most of them politely wait their turn. π€£
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πΎ Visiting Tashirojima
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γ»Ferry: Ishinomaki Chuo Port ββ Nitoda Port (Tashirojima)
γRound trip 2,500 yen / cash only / about 40 minutes each way
γ»Feeding the cats and taking them away is prohibited.
γ»You may not be able to board if it's crowded, so arriving early is recommended.
γ»About 40 people live on the island. Please follow the rules and take your trash home.
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π¬ Quiet daily life of a solo woman living in rural Tohoku, Japan.
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Thank you always π€
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There was something incredibly peaceful about seeing you walk through the island, surrounded by cats, the sea, and such a quiet atmosphere. It almost felt like the island itself was telling you that itβs okay to slow down and enjoy the journey.
What touched me most was the meaning behind this trip. One year after making such a major life decision, youβre standing in a completely different part of the world, creating memories that could never have been made by staying inside the same routine. That takes courage.
I really admire how honestly you share both the beauty and uncertainty that comes with choosing a different path. Life doesn't always give us a clear map, and sometimes the biggest adventure begins when we finally step away from what is familiar.
Thank you for taking us along on this beautiful journey. Your vlog made me smile, reflect, and appreciate the courage it takes to start a new chapter. Wishing you many more unexpected destinations, peaceful moments, and stories worth remembering. Keep going β your journey is inspiring. πππ―π΅β€οΈ
Oh gosh what a beautiful view!!!! Amazing train ride view π€© love it
Well, that was a really wonderful trip. I think happiness is being able to spend such a beautiful day. π»
Also, I think the guys on the ferry to and from the island are really lucky to have a job like that. πΈ
Yes, youβre right we all live life at our own pace.
Happy to see that you were able to find some peace and quiet for yourself.
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The train ride reminded me of a scene from my Neighbour Totoroβ¦
It brought back fond comforting memories. π₯°
A Solo Trip to Tashirojima, Japanβs Cat Island π―π΅ | One Year After Leaving My Job
Tuma - daily in japanπ―π΅
7,203 views
Hi! I'm Tuma, a Japanese woman living in Tohoku, Japan. Enjoying the solo life. π―π΅
Took the train to Ishinomaki, Miyagi, then a 40-minute ferry out to Tashirojima β the cat island. ποΈ
It was raining when I left, the line for the ferry was huge on a weekday, and the first cat I met bowed to me. π€£
Fried oyster curry with rice shaped like a sleeping cat, cat lunchtime at noon, and a whole island where every cat has a name.
By the time we arrived, the rain had stopped.
I hope you enjoy a day on Japan's cat island with me!
βββββββββββββββββββββ
π Places β Ishinomaki, Miyagi
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[00:31] π Ishinomaki Station
Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Famous as a manga city. The ferry terminal is about a 15-minute walk from the station.
01:15 β΄οΈ Ishinomaki Chuo Port (ferry terminal)
Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Ferries to Nitoda Port on Tashirojima. A round-trip ticket is 2,500 yen (cash only),
and the ride takes about 40 minutes each way.
03:27 ποΈ Nitoda Port, Tashirojima
Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Arriving on the cat island β a small island with more cats than residents.
08:08 π Tashiro Shokudo
153 Nitoda, Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi
A small island diner. Fried oyster curry set, with the rice shaped like a sleeping cat.
You can also send cat food here through their Amazon QR code to support the island cats. π±
11:19 ποΈ Shima no Eki
69-2 Uchiyama, Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Cat-themed merchandise, food and drinks, and a donation box for the cats' food.
12:31 πΎ The cats' lunchtime
Shima no Eki, Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi
The cats gather here for lunch every day around noon. Most of them politely wait their turn. π€£
βββββββββββββββββββββ
πΎ Visiting Tashirojima
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γ»Ferry: Ishinomaki Chuo Port ββ Nitoda Port (Tashirojima)
γRound trip 2,500 yen / cash only / about 40 minutes each way
γ»Feeding the cats and taking them away is prohibited.
γ»You may not be able to board if it's crowded, so arriving early is recommended.
γ»About 40 people live on the island. Please follow the rules and take your trash home.
βββββββββββββββββββββ
π¬ Quiet daily life of a solo woman living in rural Tohoku, Japan.
βββββββββββββββββββββ
#livingalone #japanvlog #Tohoku #ruralJapan #dailylifeinjapan #Tashirojima #catisland #nekojima #Ishinomaki #Miyagi #japantravel #cats #islandlife #solotravel #friedoyster
Your support helps me keep sharing good food and simple moments βοΈ
Thank you always π€
π https://buymeacoffee.com/Tumadaily
The cats on Tashirojima all seemed to spend the day at their own pace. Some played, some explored, and some simply slept wherever they felt comfortable. π±
When you need to slow down, what helps you relax?
Iβd love to hear yours. π