Credits: This island has more cats than humans, ratio is 36:1; Know why
Aoshima, a small island in Japan’s Ehime Prefecture, is famously known as “Cat Island” because felines outnumber humans by a staggering 36 to 1. Once a thriving fishing hub with around 900 residents in 1945, the population dwindled to just six elderly residents by 2019 as younger generations left. Cats were originally introduced to control rodents but flourished as humans departed. Today, over 200 cats roam freely, greeting tourists who arrive by ferry. Despite lacking shops or restaurants, Aoshima has become a unique travel destination for cat lovers seeking an unusual, serene experience.
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