This Japanese ‘Cat Island’ Is a Feline Fan’s Dream Come True

Imagine being greeted by this crew outside your home right after you get back from work!

Spending all day looking after cute kitties — like this hardworking resident — sounds like a pretty sweet deal to us.

These endearing kitties clearly enjoy each others' company.

While cats have obviously taken over Aoshima Island, it's nice to know they still enjoy some human company.

Tourists like this man sometimes lend a hand with feeding — and loving up — the cute felines.

Believe it or not, Aoshima is not the only cat island in Japan. In fact, sources report there's at least 11 of these feline paradises.

However, Aoshima is arguably the most iconic and famous Japanese cat island, due to the extremely small number of humans in comparison to felines.

This kitty clearly has many reasons to smile. Who doesn't love a smiling cat?

But one thing's for sure, kitties on Cat Island take feeding time very seriously.

After all, nothing brings cats together like dinnertime! (Oh, and some human company.)

We wonder what's on this little buddy's mind as the ferries come and go.

Is it just us, or can you practically hear this guy's purrs of contentment?

Any cat lover knows how much felines love to explore their surroundings. Seems like they have their (fun) work cut out for them!

Just imagine all the kitty chitter chatter that must be happening on this street.

Too many adorable kitty facial expressions to count.

Looks like something has got these precious cats' attention! 

We bet this cat would make an excellent island tour guide!

From above, you can see how many unique fur patterns are present among cats on the island. Just beautiful!

Uh oh, looks like this devious kitty might be up to something! We can only guess what.

There's nothing like a peaceful walk with a few of your closest furry friends.

No matter where cats are, they just love showing off their toe beans — much to our human delight.

How can the humans who live here resist constantly petting these cute cats?

What on earth did this kitty find while exploring the island?

Isn't it funny how a lot of these cats end up walking on the streets like human residents?

There's always that one grumpy neighbor in every town! We bet this little guy is thinking, "Get off my lawn."

With so many cats in one place, there's bound to be kitty scuffles here and there — like this poor guy who got pawed in the face. Aww!

Aoshima Island has plenty of nooks and crannies for curious cats to explore.

Considering how often these felines eat meals together, we can't help but wonder if they ever take group catnaps. Wouldn't that be adorable?

Oh, hello there! We were just dropping by to see you on our way out, little kitty.

One thing's for sure: It's always a new adventure for the kitties on Cat Island! We wonder where these furry explorers are headed next.