Two Rescued Cats Have Been Living an Extraordinary Lifestyle, Traveling with Their Beloved Human
Two rescued cats turned one man’s work trips into a full-time travel story, and the result is as charming as it sounds. Daisuke Nagasawa lives in Japan with Daikichi and Fuku-Chan, two cats who were both abandoned as kittens before finding a home with him, and he eventually realized that being apart was miserable for everyone involved.
So instead of leaving them behind, he brought them along, and the trio has spent more than a decade exploring Japan together. From city streets to famous landmarks, their adventures have become a surprisingly big part of Nagasawa’s life, and the cats have built a following of their own.
Daikichi and Fuku-Chan’s journey is adorable, but it also has a bittersweet side that makes their story even more memorable.
Daikichi and Fuku-Chan mean "Happy Kid" and "Lucky Boy" in Japanese.
Daisuke Nagasawa began traveling for work when he realized one day over a decade ago (in 2011) that he hated being away from his cats, and his cats hated being away from him.
Since neither party enjoyed being apart, but Nagasawa had to travel for work, he decided the obvious solution was to bring the kitties with him.
That simple choice changed everything for the little family.
For over ten years now, Nagasawa, Daikichi, and Fuku-Chan have traveled to incredible places.
If you didn't know, Japan is divided into 47 prefectures, and Daikichi and Fuku-Chan have visited all 47 of them.
Living the dream? Daikichi and Fuku-Chan have toured Tokyo during cherry blossom season.
The cats have also been to some of Japan’s most iconic landmarks.
The adorable, furry duo has even visited Mount Fuji.
They have racked up a travel resume most people would envy.
Nagasawa has done an incredible job documenting their journeys.
Not only has he shared their adventures on Instagram, but he's also published multiple photo books!
When Nagasawa first found Daikichi at a wildlife park, he was on the brink of death, trying to survive in harsh cold weather.
Fuku-Chan was found abandoned in a cardboard box.
Nagasawa took them from those humble, sad beginnings and brought them all over Japan... and even better, he shared their journeys with the world.
The contrast between their start and their life now is hard to miss.
It also echoes Yoda the Persian cat’s story, where his foster’s love carried on after his demise.
The cats sit in Nagasawa's backpack, get pushed in a stroller, and even walk on leashes as they travel.
Nagasawa describes his continued documentation of his time as if you were viewing the journey from a cat's perspective, as if it's the cat's diary.
The cats don't even like being inside; they love to explore.
Although, sadly, Daikichi passed away not long ago after battling cancer.
His family said that even when Daikichi was receiving cancer treatments, he was still "itching to go outside."
And for his last trip before he crossed the rainbow bridge, he climbed Mt. Sugio in Kouchi, Shizuoka Prefecture, "for relaxation."
Fuku-Chan still travels with his dad and still loves every minute of it, even if his brother is only with him in spirit.
Fuku-Chan is still carrying the story forward.
Check out a few more pictures of the world's cutest traveling cats.
For those captivated by the extraordinary journey of two rescued cats, there is an opportunity to delve deeper into their adventures through Nagasawa's photo books, which can be purchased here. The bond between Nagasawa and Fuku-Chan is beautifully documented on social media, with their travels showcased on Instagram. This connection between humans and their pets underscores a vital aspect of companionship, as seen in the joy and emotional support that pets bring to our lives. This narrative serves as a reminder of the profound impact that our furry friends can have, not only in providing comfort but also in enhancing the richness of our experiences.
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