My submision for Flickr "Your Best Shot 2024"
Some stray cats playing in Montmélian.
I submitted that photo as my shot for “Your Best Shot 2024” on Flickr. It became my most popular photo of 2024 (a testament to how little my photos are viewed …)
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Café Félin "Ma Langue aux Chats"
At the end of my day trip to Québec City, while I was waiting for my bus back to Montreal, I stayed at Café Félin Ma Langue Aux Chats, a cat café close to both Old Québec and the bus station. The concept is similar to what can be found in Japan (and increasingly in other countries): It is a classic café, but with cats walking about. They were a bit sleepy when I visited but it was nice and relaxing after a day of walking.
Hydrangea & cats at Hakusan Shrine
Hakusan Jinja (白山神社) is a shinto shrine in Bunkyo, Tokyo. It is especially popular in early June when it holds its annual Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival (文京あじさいまつり). I was too early for the best viewing but there were still a few flowers (and a lot of cats) when I visited.
Tokyo walk: Yanaka & Nippori
The Yanaka (谷中) neighbourhood is located between Sendagi and Nippori stations. It is known for its large number of buddhist temples and cemeteries, the biggest of which is the Yanaka cemetery.
Tokyo walk: Ikebukuro to Gokoku-ji Temple
After eating ramen, I was walking at random and taking pictures in Ikebukuro. Next thing I knew, I was on a pilgrimage through the temples in the area, ending at Gokoku-ji in Bunkyo.
Jalala Cat Café in Akihabara
Last week, I went to the Jalala Cat Café in Akihabara. It is one of many places in Japan where you can pay to spend time with cats, petting them, playing with them or even feeding them. This particular cat café has about a dozen cats of different breeds, all roaming around freely or napping. Very relaxing!