٠٠:٠٢:١٨Dozens of people dressed up as cats crowded the streets of Tokyo's Kagurazaka district on Sunday for the traditional Bake Neko ('Supernatural Cat') festival in Japan, ahead of Halloween later this month.
Footage shows participants walking down the main street of Kagurazaka, many of them bringing their favourite animals - also dressed up in their own fancy dress outfits - to participate.
"For a very long time, Japanese people and cats have lived together, when they go to the ocean, they take a cat with them, and when they stay at home, they keep a cat, therefore, Japanese people have always loved cats," Suzu, a participant, said.
Jennifer, a tourist from USA, added that she thought the 'costumes are really cool and definitely good vibes.'
As well as the cat parade itself, participants also receive discounts at shops and restaurants, and children were given free treats.
The festival has become so popular that groups of fans have taken to social media to exchange tips on costumes.
The cat march reportedly originated as a tribute to the famous Japanese writer Soseki Natsume and his satirical novel 'I am a Cat,' which was hugely popular in the country.
CATwalk - Hundreds dressed as felines participate in Bake Neko festival in Tokyo
Dozens of people dressed up as cats crowded the streets of Tokyo's Kagurazaka district on Sunday for the traditional Bake Neko ('Supernatural Cat') festival in Japan, ahead of Halloween later this month.
Footage shows participants walking down the main street of Kagurazaka, many of them bringing their favourite animals - also dressed up in their own fancy dress outfits - to participate.
"For a very long time, Japanese people and cats have lived together, when they go to the ocean, they take a cat with them, and when they stay at home, they keep a cat, therefore, Japanese people have always loved cats," Suzu, a participant, said.
Jennifer, a tourist from USA, added that she thought the 'costumes are really cool and definitely good vibes.'
As well as the cat parade itself, participants also receive discounts at shops and restaurants, and children were given free treats.
The festival has become so popular that groups of fans have taken to social media to exchange tips on costumes.
The cat march reportedly originated as a tribute to the famous Japanese writer Soseki Natsume and his satirical novel 'I am a Cat,' which was hugely popular in the country.
Dozens of people dressed up as cats crowded the streets of Tokyo's Kagurazaka district on Sunday for the traditional Bake Neko ('Supernatural Cat') festival in Japan, ahead of Halloween later this month.
Footage shows participants walking down the main street of Kagurazaka, many of them bringing their favourite animals - also dressed up in their own fancy dress outfits - to participate.
"For a very long time, Japanese people and cats have lived together, when they go to the ocean, they take a cat with them, and when they stay at home, they keep a cat, therefore, Japanese people have always loved cats," Suzu, a participant, said.
Jennifer, a tourist from USA, added that she thought the 'costumes are really cool and definitely good vibes.'
As well as the cat parade itself, participants also receive discounts at shops and restaurants, and children were given free treats.
The festival has become so popular that groups of fans have taken to social media to exchange tips on costumes.
The cat march reportedly originated as a tribute to the famous Japanese writer Soseki Natsume and his satirical novel 'I am a Cat,' which was hugely popular in the country.