I Stayed Overnight in a Japanese Cat Hotel 🐈 Cats in YOUR ROOM!

[@sharlainjapan]

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[@fancyfoodie290]

First! Haha

[@sussybussy4451]

Second!

[@lpbg2273]

3rd

[@asb3679]

OMG!! I LIKE THIS 🙌🙌🙌😆😆🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MeowMeowMeowMeow11111]

I LOVE THIS😍😊:3

[@tiffariff]

The fact that the owner made profiles with their best friends tells you he is an excellent owner who loves and pays careful attention to his cats! He should have a favorite toy of each cat that he sends up to the room!

[@FancyChair12]

:0 best idea ever!

[@meganversteeg61]

My cat has a different toy he likes every other week so idk if thats possible lol

[@pozloadescobar]

Totally professional handler, props to him

[@Azizz1]

It is a business The real reason is that he wants to attract customers, which is a good idea.

[@Miri-by4ii]

Aw that's a great idea!

[@xyerim5356]

Notice how the cats got into the cages straight away. That’s how you know they are being treated well by the owner and customers.

[@sharlainjapan]

A little too well! My cats never do that and they’re treated like royalty😂

[@Christian-dk5uo]

Guy: *Come in* The cats:k

[@exchangediary968]

i treat my cat like my god and he will do anything not to get into a cage

[@Sheriv]

Mine used to go into their carriers easily. Then we had a tornado in the area and I had to shove them in hastily to get them to safety. Now they don't trust me with it lol

[@ellamcdougall6373]

I was the 1000 th like

[@hildaenjoyer8862]

The cats having their best friends listed is so adorable

[@not_potaytoes_hobbit]

agree! seeing the little photos of their friends is so cute and funny

[@ZelVoices]

Hilda! Hilda!

[@starwing0]

Known associates 😂

[@jw1731]

@@starwing0 lol omg that made me almost fall out of my chair

[@viffer94]

They should each have a Facebook page. I wonder if anyone ever gets unfriended? 🙂

[@khadijak5464]

Dango is super smart, he was literally helping Kashiwa get into the carrier and even tried to close the door too and tried to close the door to his own carrier too after walking in because they had to get to breakfast. I've never seen a cat do that before.

[@user-ns3ci7qf5j]

9:53

[@PistenDeer]

It means this is a regular thing for them, cats are very good about sticking to a routine.

[@Azhrei2000]

seriously i was like wow....

[@xllHainellx]

I love how the cats are treated in this hotel. They have a great routine (food always at the same time of day). I love how they actually know their cats, as seen in the booklet (who's friend with who). I also like how they didn't let that one cat go up to the room with Sharla, because the health of the cat was prioritized over the wishes of a customer. And it's also amazing that you have to take care of the litter box by yourself. Seems like a great place, and it's incredibly affordable :)

[@고양이-u2j]

🐱👍

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

But I also like that they still let the sick cat socialize with the customers during treatment because that probably what they are used to and feel comfortable with. Would probably be a lot worse to just isolate a cat like this suddenly completely so I like how they do it.

[@jhowardsupporter]

Or you can just adopt a cat from the shelter. I live like this everyday 😪

[@고양이-u2j]

@@jhowardsupporter 😁

[@star1wolf2]

@@jhowardsupporter From what I remember I believe it is harder for some people to have pets in japan as housing is known to be a lot smaller and more inadequate for owning animals. That's another part of why a lot of cat based (and other animal) cafes and this hotel are more common in japan. Other than the fact that Japan just really loves pets.

[@mewdeline]

My mother sent this to me in an email marked “important”. xP

[@sharlainjapan]

Hahaha love that.

[@generallag5758]

Umm... I don’t see the problem here?

[@adoramorningstar7532]

Important Cat related information 🐱

[@frostlynreyes]

You have a cool mom lol

[@supremeleaderoofpoof]

as she should this is very important

[@alexistajas4504]

“Lets you choose a cat from their pet cafe and you can take it back to your room for a night” those cats are working as sugar buddies

[@avianna7738]

Definitely a cat brothel

[@xar5059]

Lmao

[@noyoucantnoicantnowecantsostop]

A cat brothel minus all of the un-innocent part, plus cat

[@kaikart123]

@@noyoucantnoicantnowecantsostop A cat is fine too

[@falconsoar7312]

😂

[@crunchwrapp]

This is on another level of wholesome the cats almost know exactly what they are doing and why they are there, it’s like their own little business.

[@onengkusumah2905]

cat brothel business, providing lots of pussycats

[@themilesinkorea]

The real owner could actually be a cat and the guy a valued duty manager?

[@crunchwrapp]

@@themilesinkorea exactly

[@themilesinkorea]

@@crunchwrapp I wouldn't say it to the nice guy but I'd be extra nice to each cat!

[@Zeldafan1ify]

@@themilesinkorea have you seen "a whisker away?" You might be on to something..

[@jamie1602]

The owner is doing an amazing job. The cats are completely calm and at ease with you, so he's done a lot of work with the cats. I've never seen cats so calm when they go in their carriers, but they realize going in the carrier means they'll get playtime and leaving the room means mealtime. That takes so much training. This place is truly a gem and thank you for sharing it with us. Though... that poor screen. Shoji screens and cats seem to be mortal enemies.

[@MsLilly200]

My cats are super calm about going in their carriers, probably cause we leave them open in the apartment, so it's normally like a safe enclosed sleep area. Not usually quite this eager to jump in, though sometimes pretty close. We pretty much never have to do much more than gently push them in if they don't go in on their own.

[@yeeaahhzz]

Those cats all seem pretty young. I wonder if there is a forever home plan in place

[@meemurthelemur4811]

My cats willingly go in their carriers as well, but it does take some time to condition them to it. I rescued one that was taken to the shelter when her owner died. The first time I put her in a carrier for a vet appointment she had a complete panic attack (I actually had to turn around 3 blocks from home and go home!) She thought I was taking her back to the shelter. It took a week of leaving the carrier in the living room, putting her in, letting her out, picking it up, putting it down, waking out the door and going back in.... it was a slow drawn out process... But she was soon just as comfortable as the others. As soon as she realized that I wasn't sending her away she completely relaxed and was my dearest companion. She was older when I rescued her, at 16. I only had her for 2 years before she passed, but I never regretted it for a moment.

[@33melonpaws77]

@@meemurthelemur4811 That's beautiful

[@haidufam8332]

I could NEVER stay in a cat hotel. I’d have trouble saying bye to the cats I could never leave

[@lovelyliker531]

I'd live their

[@tcrsh8918]

thats what she/he is saying

[@tcrsh8918]

@@lovelyliker531 f

[@tcrsh8918]

@@faridayeasmin6050 what did i do

[@CVZen]

You are so right

[@hukhh3145]

This video really highlights the importance of training cats to tolerate their cages. By only bringing the cage out and stuffing your cat in when hes doing to the vet or travelling youre teaching them that the cage is bad. If youre able to give them more positive experiences than negative ones with the crate, you will find that they do much better

[@gallettiguitartones]

My cats sleep in their kennels we leave them open so they can go in there whenever they want to.. and if we move the kennels or something they immediately get in. 😅

[@adem-Savs]

Its one of these lifetime experiences that is really priceless. For $100 its a memory you will never forget of a land far far away! The cats know how to train the humans.

[@lilolmecj]

One of my grand kittens had to come to my house for day care, he always felt comfortable in his crate. It does help if you just put them in the crate and just drive around the block regularly.

[@logTopic]

Positive reinforcement is simple, yet effective. This is exactly how you crate train dogs.

[@amysanchez3699]

My cat knew we were going on a grand adventure. He loved the car, planes, outdoor cafes. He lived in 4 countries and lived 17 years.

[@zchazielwahono8175]

The fact that he made a profile for each other cat's best friends.. Tell alot how much he loves cats.

[@JeremyBX]

Dang, Japan really knows what people want in life.

[@mrjamesbecauseyesimanoob4224]

@alt tab Man why did you do that why did you make me sad.

[@thany3]

@alt tab That's just what makes it into the media. It's surely not like that for everbody.

[@jiyama]

@@mrjamesbecauseyesimanoob4224 is why theres so many services and shops that tries to heal them. sadly its a replacement for human warmth/connection and is monetized but it is what it is

[@bailey._]

Same, I’ve been asking for a cat for like 2 years

[@Johnny-ud8mf]

@alt tab People don't like the truth ,they prefer to live in dreams . By the way those cats are used for profit .

[@Marco_Onyxheart]

Those cats are so eager just to get into a carrier and to get into a room with someone. And they're so playful. These cats must be super happy.

[@04F]

They look like amogus

[@MissRedheadRapunzel]

Sharla, making her bed: Kashiwa: WOMAN! DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MUST EXPEL THE DEMONS FROM THE SHEETS OTHERWISE THEY WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS?!?!?! HERE, LET ME ASSIST! HAVE THAT, DEMON!! AND THAT!!!!!!!

[@carmyne00]

JSUEHNWHWJJW

[@-Chiplex-]

Hehe *exorcist cat*

[@aeceath]

🤣

[@Khalmidgar]

sleep paralysis demon outside the window cursing the cat

[@zf2009]

Ok.

[@labyfan1313]

I had cats for 18 years so I know how impossible it is to make a bed with cats in the room. Plus wow on seeing them go into the carriers so fast. That told me they really enjoy staying in people's rooms. To them the carriers mean something good. My cats knew they were going to the vet's and would fight tooth and nail.

[@GrowingStrawberries]

You can tell that they understand what the carrier means and it’s a good thing, most house cats know that the carrier means vet but for these babies it means they are going to get to with someone

[@laurakastrup]

@@GrowingStrawberries or food when going downstairs again. Either way positive reinforcement right

[@OokamiShinjou]

Cats living in luxury. Treated well, feed well, and have medical needs taken care of. Only in cages during transport. Respect.

[@s.e.e455]

Its actually pretty smart, having your cats feed in a cat-crate, trains them to associate it as a good thing and makes transportation easy.

[@Madelope]

They have profiles with their best friends I CAN’T 😭

[@yasashii89]

Can't what?

[@hanaahanaa7219]

I know 😂😂 cutest thing ever

[@brittanywaynestilphen4685]

Its amazing! Its wholesome

[@hypnotherapy69]

@@yasashii89 can't stand the cuteness?

[@yasashii89]

@@hypnotherapy69 The sentance was incomplete, I was confused.

[@relaxmycat]

Oh My Gosh!!! This looks like heaven!

[@MothGirl007]

Totally.

[@sUper_deft0ner]

Meowven!

[@COCOAGRAY]

Omg I’m subbed to you

[@prup796]

If I die and heaven doesn't have this I will take being a ghost instead... (this is clearly a joke)

[@hagrid6221]

I am going there on october! I probably will go to japan here

[@devinlupei5071]

I love that the owner opened this place to help cats and they weren't just an afterthought feature.

[@shumaine2292]

Very thoughtful 💭✨

[@tccandler]

You are living the dream. That place is so cool.

[@고양이-u2j]

🐱🐱👍👍

[@disgustingpulls]

@Sphy not anymore lol

[@disgustingpulls]

@Sphy thanks for taking the effort. It made me giggle. I supposed i would have even been happy if you kept it the same...but this way shows you care **hug**

[@xavvy111]

TC Candler?!! How are you here-

[@LolTheOof123]

Except for people thats alergic to cat

[@twilightsky1580]

Hearing the words "I'm going to go to 7/11 and grab some dinner myself" would be so weirdly off-putting anywhere else but Japan.

[@sharlainjapan]

So true😂

[@kimberlyoldschool]

Glad I am not the only one who had that reaction 😂 Never been to Japan and was thinking, wait, why are you getting dinner THERE?

[@twilightsky1580]

@@kimberlyoldschool 7/11 in Japan is so insanely and amazingly different compared to other countries it would blow your mind! Convenience stores are really popular in Japan and actually serve quick and healthy meals compared to all the microwave and unhealthy snacks you can get in the US 7/11's. You should look into it; they're really neat.

[@RaymondJiang444]

Or Taiwan

[@theoriginalshew]

Why would it be off putting? America has 24 hour 7/11s. Plus Pennsylvania has Sheetz or Wawa if you are a heathen

[@mysticanimation22]

Thank you for sharing. This was a great video!

[@sharlainjapan]

Thanks for stopping by to watch! ☺️🐈

[@abeleaton8880]

@@sharlainjapan Cats or Gatos = Bichos🐈❤😢

[@hecxhockgames4114]

@@abeleaton8880 why the sad emoji? Why the obvious information? What is happening??!?!!!!

[@glittery_cucumber]

I feel so bad for the little gray one in the beginning who seemed to love Sharla

[@less514]

Thought the same thing!

[@thebest_natasha]

Yeah

[@Norinia]

Lol, she was like “dammit, I could be dying! GIMME LOVE HUMAN!!” At least it was a nice sign that these cats are happy with this system.

[@stuffshadow528]

@@ursamajor6347 Please tell me you're not being serious... the owners were prioritizing the cat's health first. He wasn't "attached" he was probably just a friendly cat 🙄

[@BowsettesFury]

@@stuffshadow528 there’s always that one 😒

[@rikachan6766]

Me, allergic cat lover: " My happy place. Purrfection." *starts sneezing uncontrollably-

[@laceyryan8498]

I have 15 kitties and I’m quite allergic to them and I’m sneezing all the time but it’s worth it haha

[@kaikart123]

Me and my sis used to have cat allergy when we were a kid all them sneezing and pink eyes but we didn't care and adopted a cat anyway, the allergy finally go away on their own after a few years. Maybe the body finally stopped overreacting and be a proper adult.

[@arkdrawingandstuff5512]

🤣

[@yorozsoul7854]

Im allergic to cat but im not sneezing or just nothing idk why

[@xiiaqx]

@@yorozsoul7854 then that means your allergy gone away-?

[@raven_bard]

"you can choose a cat...or two to take back to your room for the night." Me: "so it's a cat brothel. Got it."

[@richasshole3084]

Me too 😂🤣😂🤣😂😭 no regrets it was hard at the adoption agency my son and I went to get one kitten and ended up with two.

[@RM-cv5sc]

Well it is a Cat house! Lol

[@TheMeloettaful]

But it's THE MOST wholesome, family friendly brothel you will ever go to lol 😂!

[@sommerr.6248]

@@TheMeloettaful I've never heard the words "family friendly" and "brothel" in the same sentence before lol

[@krdiaz8026]

That's what Chris Broad said in his podcast with Sharla.

[@tktsunami6236]

What I really like is, that the cats are really comfortable. They show no sign of stress and are just playfully and relaxed. That only shows that they have fun with their 'job' and get good treatment. Also I really like the idea of the owner that this is a place for people who want to take care of a cat but want to know how it is beforehand.

[@faithcompton5934]

What that guy is doing to help people get to experience living with a cat before committing to ownership is freaking amazing! What an awesome concept. He is saving cats' lives. 😻

[@DEGermany]

11:09 Can we talk about how the cat even helps closing the door?

[@Zerin666]

Ikr

[@abethepunk]

Was looking for this exact comment 😂

[@nyxarchana2452]

"GET IN LOSER, WE'RE GONNA EAT BREAKFAST"

[@LupinLupinLupin]

So cute right? 😍

[@Butter000]

Yeh just saw ya losin the EM tonight germany 😎

[@morningstar8187]

I believe the proper name is heaven.

[@sharlainjapan]

Correct👌🏻

[@catfish64115]

Let’s all agree with that 😌

[@ailurophila]

yes

[@parkjihoon_0314]

CAT HEAVEN 😍🥺💜

[@daisyliao6929]

that is 100% true

[@stariverse5916]

you can tell the cats are so well treated because they just are so excited to meet their friends so they just jump in the cat carrier aweee

[@marthat4258]

I have never had any cats that go in their carrier that fast. Usually it takes chasing them around the house and a fight to get them in. Amazing cat hotel!

[@AlexUK2]

That's cos they knew they were in for a good time, not a trip to the vet's.

[@ThreadBomb]

They would be specifically trained to do it. Probably start by putting treats in the cages, then give them the treat after they get in the cage.

[@BlackBerryTrees]

I would love to see a tutorial from the owner on how he trained the cats to go into the carriers!

[@hitsujiyume]

it's honestly really easy to crate train a cat. just leave the crate out, open, and let them get used to it and going in/going out/etc. feed them and give them treats in there and they'll see it as a good thing. the only time my cat is in her crate anymore is to go to the vet (it's the only place she really goes tbh, don't really take her many places) and she STILL puts herself in her crate, even knowing what it means, because for the first few months that i had her i fed her exclusively in her crate and it became a safe space for her (funnily enough she put herself back in the crate at the vet when we were done, too, the last time we went to the vet - the vet was amused lol). also, get a crate that has a top door if you have cats! i can't recommend it enough, especially for cats that aren't crate trained and need to be taken to the vet.

[@hitsujiyume]

@@ThreadBomb treats, feeding, letting them have the freedom to wander in and out, and just desensitizing them to it all helps them to see it as something that isn't confinement so much as it's a safe space.

[@KellyMorita]

My husband got so excited when he saw this haha he is such a cat person. They are so fricken CUTE! Curse my cat allergies! Although I wasn't allergic to your cat which was surprising. Maybe I will suffer for this hotel experience 😂

[@sharlainjapan]

Aww do allergy pills help at all?! This is such a lovely place, want you to enjoy it!! ❤️

[@KellyMorita]

@@sharlainjapan sadly no haha maybe I’ll send my husband there for vacay 😆

[@crazybiogeek]

I've heard of some folks not having allergies to hairless cats. And sometimes, I've heard of people who are normally allergic to cats not being allergic to THEIR cat (but still having issues with other cats). It might be worth asking an allergy specialist about? It really sucks to be allergic to a thing (or animal) that you love, though. :(

[@mbe102]

@@crazybiogeek its the airborne dander from when the cats clean themselves, its basically like their saliva going airborne. If you brush them often, and give them the occasional bath, you're usually pretty good. I think the cats in the hotel are well groomed and taken care of, but still wouldn't hurt to take some allergy meds.

[@crazybiogeek]

@@mbe102 Yeah, folks can be allergic to different things on cats or dogs. I've heard of some folks being allergic to saliva itself! Other folks are allergic to dander, so hairless cats/ non-shedding dogs, etc are fine. A few friends have been allergic to cats, but then start taking allergy meds and start living with a cat, and later discover they're OK with their cat and no allergy pills- they got used to their pet- but still need allergy pills for visiting different cats. Other people, like my aunt, are allergic to cats and dogs and can't really have any 'furry' pets or they'd be miserable. Allergies are super complicated and different for everyone. Sometimes, it's worth trying to find a solution and other times there really isn't a solution for that person.

[@ingridakerblom7577]

This is awsome! The owner seems to be such a good person! He heard of the problem with ppl abandoning cats, and he does what he can to help by educating people instead of shaming/punishing! The cats start meowing loudly when they hear him in the morning, that says it all... Love from Finland! ❤🇫🇮🇦🇽

[@boxingfan2796]

Anyone who abandons a cat should be punished. Pure evil.

[@Logabone]

The owner seems incredibly kind and amazing! Having a hotel like this in america would help so much 😭

[@moppetmaker]

LOVE how happy the cats are to go into the carriers. They must really enjoy spending the night with guests.

[@nevaehlumiere5418]

Kato...OK let's see… Getting played with and petted and loved all night long… Yeah, I jump in the cage too, to get to that!

[@HoodlumAmnesium]

"Its not overly crowded with tourists" yeah well it's about to be now that you've shown us the best hotel in the world lol

[@harrolino4721]

Or and I know, crazy thought, it's because no one is traveling?

[@meowiartea]

The info book with the best friends list is so wholesome 😭❤️

[@sharlainjapan]

Right! They don’t let you choose cats that don’t get along, it’s such a good idea☺️❤️

[@hitsujiyume]

@@sharlainjapan it really is!

[@CyclingM1867DubbysMama]

I was laughing as you made up your futon. Cats are the same everywhere. They're so eager to "help" when we make our beds or anything else like that. :) If I ever get to visit Japan, I'm definitely going to make sure I spend a night or two in this hotel. :)

[@kak1133]

I'm happy to know that no matter what kind of bed you're making, around the entire world, if you have a cat, they *will* impede the process XD

[@GeeklingNo1]

Naw, I just make the bed on top of him then let him out when I'm done 😆

[@gardendormouse6479]

I make my bed AROUND my cat. Sometimes, she lurks underneath the bed, & attacks my hands while I tuck in the sheets.

[@Hannah.Belle.]

Legit.😂

[@kate4biglittlevoices]

Ikr? Loved that also ... universal cat code ❤️

[@lunairis3158]

We need this in USA, seems like Japan loves cats and dogs more..just letting animals roam freely in hotels, motels etc...I wish more Americans cared for animals like that...anyone get where I'm coming from?

[@missclaire8673]

If the USA had this it'd be taken advantage of so quickly. I dont trust Americans with this sorta thing. -An American

[@welderella]

@@missclaire8673 exactly

[@welderella]

I agree with the idea in an innocent world, but not in practice. Also an American. Love the idea for Japan. It’s obviously working for them. Would love to visit.

[@missclaire8673]

@Male how am I racist?

[@neocelestia]

@@missclaire8673 You aren't. If anything you're a realist. As in you're being realistic about the concept not being as practical in the western world. Too many selfish attitudes. I'm in Canada and I doubt it would work here either. But the concept is lovely and a perfect fit for Japan.

[@ramisazararouf470]

they try to close the carriers themselves 😭

[@olanam]

im melting help

[@gummybear8154]

Omg yessss

[@markharrisllb]

I’ve been around cats for 61 years and I've never seen one want to get into carry case before. Unfortunately for our cats it usually means a visit to the vet's. The larger ginger looked like our 22 year old we've just lost. A great concept and a very enjoyable video.

[@Kadeisstinky]

61 years wow 😦

[@mehzabeenshahidy5994]

my cat liked to stay in his carrier. though his first experience was going to vet for flu treatment. I believe recovering from sickness gave him a positive perspective about carrier.

[@skylarkblue1]

You essentially just make the carrier less of a "you're about to be taken to a horrible place", but instead as just another part of their life like their litter tray, bed, bowls, etc. If you keep the carriers to just the rare occasion which is always bad for them then they will assosiate the carrier with bad things.

[@markharrisllb]

@@skylarkblue1 No matter how long you’ve been around cats there’s always something new to learn. It sounds stupid saying it but I hadn’t even considered this approach before seeing it on KZbin. I knew about the benefits of a massager, baking soda and green tea leaves in litter, cat trees, beds, regular grooming then more recently fresh food and cleaning teeth etc etc. However, we simply just put their baskets away until the next time they were needed, an unbelievably daft thing to do when thinking about it.

[@FeralFelineFriend]

I always left my carriers out so they can sleep in it. However, the kitten kept going potty in the carrier and I had to put it away

[@_iamjo_]

Even the cats in Japan are disciplined and have manners! 😻

[@ashlynjose2503]

Yes

[@ashlynjose2503]

Hello

[@echo3979]

Thats because they are trained, not because they are Japanese

[@leilaniconner2304]

😂

[@viepng]

The owner is definitely amazing, you can tell how well he treats the cats just from their behavior and the fact that they get into the carriers right away! The idea in general is great

[@xiaohuli96]

11:10 he even tried closing the door xddd My cat would NEVER hahaha

[@kirbypopstar5807]

i like ur futaba pfp :0

[@smilingcoastforte643]

This is the coolest hotel I ever see !! Beautiful cats, caring owner, just amazing ! Wish I could be there !! Good luck for everyone !

[@Zillah82]

I think that's great. When people adopt cats they generally just let you hang out with them for a few minutes before you can take the cat home. I take care of stray and feral cats which is a big problem in the US. This idea should be adopted here.

[@markusmottus1686]

It should be adopted everywhere! All living things need love and caring.

[@SusanIvanova2257]

@@maeudaou7347 oh for fucks sake. People like you are the absolute worst. Shitting on someone who's genuinely trying to do some good in the world is just one of the nastiest things one can do. It sounds like you are in a seriously though spot in life and I genuinely hope your situation gets better. Yes, of course, working for animal rights or caring for abandoned cats is ultimately a luxury. If you're struggling to fulfill the basic needs of your family then I don't think anyone here will fault you for making that your absolute priority. But you don't get to shit on someone who's genuinely trying to make the world a little better. There's a million things wrong with this world. This person saw one of them presumably right in front of their doorstep and took action. That's more than can be said for a lot of people who would be able to do something good on this world but are to apathetic and disillusioned to do it. None of that negates any of the other injustices on this world. But no matter how small, any good deed is better than none. No matter your personal situation you have no right to shit on that.

[@Zillah82]

@@maeudaou7347 How very narrow-minded of you to imply that you can only be compassionate to people OR animals. I dedicate my time to doing what little good in this world that I can with both people and animals instead of insulting strangers on the internet.

[@obscurejourney6386]

@@maeudaou7347 Yes, very busy: commenting on youtube videos. How much does that pay? Stop acting so high and mighty. And open your vision a little, will you? Running a hotel with animals WILL bring money to feed the family. In fact, you can use the money from running a small hotel to donate to poor children. Not to mention some animals also have shelter, receive food and care as well. Animals can be friends too, not just food.

[@toouniquetobe]

@@maeudaou7347 Who condemned the poor children to die of hunger? Their parents! If you cannot afford it, don’t do it.

[@michaelryan1767]

You were NOT overselling this when you said it was the absolute best hotel in the entire world. I want to visit this town literally just so I can stay there.

[@tammyd.970]

Sorry, not the best hotel. The best hotel would let you have as many guests as you like at no charge.... 😊

[@MonstehDinosawr]

@@tammyd.970 shut up 😂

[@edef1244]

@@tammyd.970 what

[@TheBethaiable]

they probably love their cat-carriers because they know it means they get pampered by catlovers XD And they're sooooo cuuuute!

[@lindaevans4140]

The cat motel is a fantastic idea, & I l9ve how well his cats are socialised & how eagerly they interact with people. Not all çats would be like this, so he's got a pretty good crew together. I would have loved cat visitors in some of the places I've stayed at - lol! Not sold on flushable cat litter though.

[@alexmark2707]

Hello how are you

[@lssmble]

THEY HAVE BEST FRIENDS??? THAT IS SO CUTE

[@JustAFanGamer]

I lived with cat for 12 years and I can say that these cats are well fed by looking at their fur, not much stressed and quiet happy.

[@Ravienon]

Literally couldn't leave that place after going

[@sharlainjapan]

It was really hard😭😭😭

[@unlokia]

Did you leave eventually, or are the moggies holding you hostage in exchange for treats? Just asking as you said *literally* 😁

[@leigh7569]

@@unlokia Literally is one of those strange words that can be used both figuratively and, well, *literally.* Both are, denotatively, correct, and both definitions are listed in the Oxford English Dictionary.

[@unlokia]

@@leigh7569 hehe. The true meaning is long lost these days.

[@adosian]

@@unlokia Legend says Joni is still there with the kitties to this day.

[@jessicapace9689]

I love how I think it was Dongo , when put in the cage was basically like hurry up and shut it and took his lil paw to try to shut the door his self

[@darinkabecerra7606]

As someone who dreams of visiting the Japanese countryside when the pandemic is over, I am so grateful that small businesses like this are letting vloggers in to show us all these special places. This one is going on the Shinkansen tour list for sure!

[@feylaviolet8059]

owning cats just like having children. they are annoying, but you know they're precious💜

[@chanlovebaek614]

Annoying? How about dog? for me dog is annoying, their bark so loud.

[@darkbozo11]

@@chanlovebaek614 just woke up by a strange sound... cat found it fun to have a hairball on the stairs.... Yeah they can be annoying if things like this happens in the early morning... still love him tho

[@fia894]

@@chanlovebaek614 all are annoying but we can agree babies are most annoying

[@theocool6367]

I’ve never found cats to be annoying and I’ve owned 30 of them throughout my lifetime. I actually think they’re quite independent and low maintenance compared to dogs, kids or even horses.

[@Esfarda]

@@fia894 i aint signing up for 3am screeching

[@Atombender]

5:22 The cats were literally fighting to get into the box! Ochi-san is a modern day cat charmer.

[@Leah-Owens]

4:59 you can tell these cats are loving their best lives. They line up to go get some playtime and free massages from guests

[@TJHstudentninja]

I've seen so many people abandon their dogs when they become, "too much hassle" for them. This cat hotel is such a good idea! It could save so many loving pets.

[@TheLovelyMudkip]

They have cats and shoji screens simultaneously? You know that guy has replacement screen paper by the truckload in storage HAHA

[@ttransllucentt]

I wonder if this is well thought out / intentional, since they are in part aiming to showcase potential hazards in cat ownership.

[@izabelaR]

😂He gets it wholesale by now.

[@izabelaR]

Wait no, they bought the factory for the screens to afford it 😂.

[@houdaini7]

@@ttransllucentt :O i never thought of it like that! intentional or not, it really helps highlight what could happen as a cat owner

[@legitlyspelunking]

I was more concerned about the tatami mats

[@havocspree]

@11:10 Haha I love how Dango is like "Close the gate quickly, I need to have my breakfast"

[@mistymane52]

I wanna know how he trained those cats so well!! I’m extremely impressed!

[@alexmark2707]

How are you misty

[@HanahS.]

Mark: "Sooooooo a cat brothel? Sharla: "IT'S NOT A BROTHEL 😅! Stop it!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ginkarasu]

That's exactly what Chris said. When Sharla mentioned she would be staying at a cat hotel, during an Abroad in Japan Podcast not so long so ago! Even her reaction was the same.

[@noeinroad7294]

Well she did spend a night with the cats

[@mbe102]

@@ginkarasu thats horrible haha, but hilarious.

[@고양이-u2j]

🐱

[@ginkarasu]

@@mbe102 Just search Abroad in Japan podcast on spotify/i-tunes or wherever you get your pods., the episode aired around on september 27th. The cat hotel hotel part starts around 1:30. "That's horrible" yep, Sharla says that too! ANyway I already replied to your comment with a spotify link, but apparently that's seen as spam, so nobody else sees it.

[@xxsohalalmodexx]

0:31 THEY WAY THEY TURNED THEIR HEAD IN UNISON IM CRYING UWU

[@ScarlettRedrup]

not uwu

[@gamerleafofficial6640]

Eww edit it and remove the "UWU"

[@tehbunnehfawks]

6:58 The realities of making a bed when you share your life with a cat.

[@englishatheart]

My cats don't do that. They just hop on the bed the moment it's made.

[@carlfrederickii]

😂😂

[@cattastroficka196]

And wrapping Christmas presents! 🤣🤣

[@distort89]

The cat attacking the laptop trying to get the bird was just way to cute.

[@Unknown__]

I would never be able to go to sleep if I went there, I’d be to busy playing with the cats lmao 😂

[@Apex-pred]

I wouldn't dare to sleep if I could play either them

[@Apex-pred]

With *

[@thebest_natasha]

Yeah I would be playing there for every

[@st4rberrie.]

Same

[@limiv5272]

Unfortunately the cats will go to sleep eventually

[@ElenaVexler]

I cannot imagine the amount of work that went into the training, to have all the cats to be so friendly/relaxed around people and ready to travel to different rooms. I'm amazed 😅

[@A.Martin]

they train themselves.

[@nevaehlumiere5418]

I don't think any training was done. The cats have learned that they go into the carrier and when they go to the room there's going to be a human that's going to play with and love the heck out of them! They've learned that (in the morning) they go back in their carrier and then they get something to eat!

[@A.Martin]

@@nevaehlumiere5418 yep, I agree, the cats do what they do because it gets what they want. Our cat always know exactly when he was to be fed, exactly when he could come to the door to be let in and out, like when people were arriving and leaving the house to go to work etc. They are quite intelligent when they fell like they get something out of it. They just play dumb when they don't

[@Hannah.Belle.]

This video should be titled "Stayed Overnight in Heaven." cat people unite. 😂

[@kevinloving3141]

🐈 🐈 🐈🐈🐈

[@IMAWESOMEDUEDWHATCANISAY]

Ikr

[@reginawilliams3843]

Cat heaven😻

[@berniceayala1480]

🐈😻🐈‍⬛😺🐱😸 definitely!!!

[@catmoore2443]

Yep😊

[@sisofaMarine11]

This place looms SOO cool!! I want to visit!! I love how they want to go in their carriers. It means they are not afraid and are well taken care of. Such sweet kitties!

[@HeelvsBabyface]

Insanely cute video.

[@FroznOrbOo]

Hi Az!

[@atikahyoon23]

Agreed!

[@zmetroplayz2456]

You had 666 likes 🤣🤣🤣

[@2158-p6e]

FR THOUGH To cute!!

[@kateaye3506]

This beautiful cat hotel is on my list of must-dos. Thank you so much, Sharla, for showing us this hotel.

[@sharlainjapan]

So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you get to see it in person one day😍

[@drhedge5400]

Those cats are DYING to get into the carrier to go to someone’s room lol

[@jenniferglenn14]

Watching the cat play with the sheet was so cute!

[@erglwrgl]

OMGG SEEING THE CATS JUST JUMP RIGHT INTO THE BLANKET IS SO CUTE

[@quirkt921]

Glad me and wife got to stay here before this video, now it’s gonna be swarmed! Loved the experience and the owner really tried so hard to communicate in English with us. Manazuru is also a very lovely chilled place to check out.

[@uchnikudragon5838]

I don't know why but dango looks like that one quiet friend who gets extremely friendly after knowing you

[@luciero7921]

What kind of race cat is Dango?

[@sinnamontoastcrunch.]

​@@luciero7921 Dango is a munchkin, I think.

[@cinniannaxx]

I love how the cats like getting to sleep with others and have attention for the night or nights lol. Most adorable thing ever 😭

[@blanchequizno7306]

OMG - she is so adorable. The *cats* are so adorable! Notice how Dango always tries to follow his friend into his friend's carrier? This place is da bomb!!

[@nyx4081]

When I stayed in Fuerteventura, Spain there were a lot of cats in the garden of the hotel and I left the balcony door open (ground-floor) so there was always 1 or sometimes 2 that came inside to sleep next to me, it made my holiday much better. I love to travel but always miss my own cats very much.

[@alexmark2707]

Hello that is true

[@catfish64115]

I’m a simple man. I see cat hotel I click.

[@Yuu0gi]

I’m a simple man, I see Cat I click

[@misiondanbeats]

I'm a simple kid, i see Cat

[@cute.red.strawberry3111]

Whenever and ever I see Cat I CLICK

[@erglwrgl]

Yes

[@xaniyarsappayani5904]

I’m a simple human being, I-

[@hi_ilikedolphinzzz154]

9:37 the way he crept towards the laptop was hilarious and adorable 😂

[@BethysHusky]

This is not YOUR room, it is THEIR room XD

[@The_Keeper]

Not just their room, they own the whole thing. They even have a man-servant/butler to cart them around and feed them. 😜

[@syazananur6376]

@@The_Keeper 🤣🤣🤣

[@JewelWildmoon]

Plot twist They just wanted some roommates 😆

[@joylynch5204]

Lol

[@rielamarcellis]

The scenes with all the cats looking at you or the camera was cute.

[@veilenedream5825]

8:45 i know that exact video!! have watched with my cat countless times.

[@sharlainjapan]

It’s definitely a cat favourite! It’s Maro and Luna’s favourite too🥰

[@mo4050]

I'm a Japanese cat lover and currently have two cats. Thank you for introducing the hotel. And I'm glad you enjoyed staying at the hotel.

[@kevinloving3141]

Love how in most hotels the beds are made by maids but this hotel knows humans like to play with their cats, by the cats "helping" them make the bed.

[@deewesthill4705]

My cats love to "help" me change the sheets and make the bed.

[@NishantCosmos]

it's japanese tradition i think

[@sonicoem]

It’s because Japanese beds are put away during the day to give you more space in the room (like a Murphy bed). So they couldn’t make the bed for you without it taking up most of the floor. It does have that fun bonus of letting you play with the cats (which was great to see).

[@kevinloving3141]

@@deewesthill4705 Daww bet you have the cutest "helpers"

[@deewesthill4705]

@@kevinloving3141 An irksome chore fur me, delightful fun and games fur the kitties!

[@scraplette9608]

I swore so loud when the cats went into their carriers so easily. Wish my two were as well behaved!

[@lovecats6856]

Mine goes in happily. It is a cat back pack with a cool bubble viewing window. She actually plays in it at home. I take her for walks in it. Mind you, haven't taken her in it to the vet yet.

[@lovecats6856]

Update on my cat's back pack: I had the furnace/vent cleaning company in this past week. My cat was freaking over the sound and tried squishing between the couch and the wall. I brought out her backpack and opened it. She ran right into it and felt safe.

[@A.Martin]

most people a cat carrier means the vet, thats why cats hate it. Our cat hates the vet so bad he stresses himself out terribly, and poops himself and spreads it all over himself. Then at the vet he needs to get cleaned before they examine him. Nothing smells worse than a cat that smeared crap all over itself. Thing is he holds still for the vet, he just seems to hate the journey the most.

[@lovecats6856]

@@A.Martin aww. Poor kitty. There are vets who make house calls.

[@A.Martin]

@@lovecats6856 he died of old age recently, but well make sure the other cat get trips more often then just the vet, so its more comfortable.

[@Siptom369]

These cats are the best sleep partners

[@sarahkorver2439]

Absolutely agree ! Xx

[@deannaseder-massengale8484]

My cats love to watch the garden videos with birds and squirrels as well as the fish tanks. I also found that Sammie, my Siamese loves to watch me play games on my Kindle Fire! This hotel would definitely be a stop for me should I get to Japan. The cats act like my three when it's time for brekkie and supper! 💕💕🐆💕💕

[@SLNT]

7:39 Dango really looked deep into my soul, man oh man 😂

[@joeyguillen2081]

You can feel the smile behind the mask. HI Sharla.

[@BuddhaSunn]

She likes cats. That’s how you know she’s a nice person.

[@EmpressMinea]

I take that as a compliment😉😻

[@sayaminatsuki8702]

This video made me feel so good, my heart just melts. I've got 2 cats at home and love them so much but never knew it would be so heartwarming to watch cats on youtube, thank you for sharing this beautiful video

[@MarvelJcris]

I was smiling and laughing this whole scene 6:56 . I wish I could play with a cat right now.

[@alexmark2707]

Hello greetings

[@leradoms]

I legit chuckled when she says that they are "pretty sleepy" and they are laying there passed out

[@alexmark2707]

How are you

[@kermit502]

I enjoyed watching the cats at play, especially when you had the video of the bird on the laptop. Quite funny!

[@sharlainjapan]

They really enjoyed that, it was so cute to watch😂❤️

[@AlexUK2]

I was worried it was going to damage the screen!

[@hitsujiyume]

i was glad to see they had a little selection of toys for the cats :) some cats aren't really "playful", but as jackson galaxy says, play with your cats! mine will literally bring me a toy and make me throw it for her lol