The most unusual "cat" cafes from around the world

Cat cafes are a place where you can not only order delicious food, but also play with friendly cats that are waiting for your attention. The idea for a cat cafe was born in 1998 in Taipei, Taiwan. The first Japanese cat cafe was opened in 2004 in Osaka. In just 15 years, this successful idea has spread throughout Asia and even spread its claws to Europe.

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1. Cat Republic - St. Petersburg, Russia

Koshachya Republic is a unique art cafe in St. Petersburg, which opened its doors in 2011, which, as of February 2013, has 15 felines. In addition to just a pleasant company of cats, psychologists and felinologists tell cafe visitors how to properly understand their pets and take care of them.

2. Cat cafe. Tokyo, Japan

Not every local resident of Tokyo can afford to have a cat. However, cat lovers do not become less from this. People come to the Cat Cafe not just to play with cats, but also to relax and take a break from worries. Since ancient times, cats have been famous for their ability to calm people down. The Cat Cafe is very popular with locals and is home to 11 wonderful cats.

3. Minimal Cafe. Taipei, Taiwan

Minimal Cafe is a favorite haunt of many locals. In June 2012, there were 15 cats in the main cafe and another 15 cats in the basement. Some visitors jokingly call this place a trap. There is free Wi-Fi, relaxing music, and lots of cute fluffy cats that will mesmerize any visitor with ease.

4. Cat cafe. Budapest, Hungary

The cat cafe in Budapest was opened in early 2013. Currently, the cafe is home to 13 felines and many regular visitors. Especially the cafe fell in love with people who, with all their desire, cannot have a cat at home because of their employment. Many visitors say that they will not be able to pay enough attention to the pet, so they do not get it, but come here in their free time and spend it with the cats.

5. Nekokaigi Cafe - Kyoto, Japan

Pets can be quite expensive in Japan. Many call them a luxury item. Perhaps that is why cat cafes are gaining such popularity. According to the BBC, about 150 cat cafes have opened in the country over the past 10 years. Nekokaigi Cafe is located on the island of Honshu. This place is known for its great relaxing environment. However, there are rules that must not be violated: children under 13 are not allowed to enter the cafe; cats cannot be fed and watered with their own products; cats should not be lifted and photographed with a flash.

6. Cafe Neko - Vienna, Austria

The cafe was opened in 2012. It is the first cat cafe in Europe. The most important rule of the cafe - no dogs allowed! Opening such a cafe in Vienna is not an easy task. Takaku Ishimitsu, the owner of the cafe, took 3 years to get permission from officials.

7. Godabang Cat Cafe - Seoul, South Korea

Godabang Cat Cafe is home to 20 different breeds of cats. The cafe is close to Konkuk University, which makes it a meeting place for many people. It is believed that this cafe makes the best hot chocolate in South Korea, so this place is definitely worth a visit.

8. Cat cafe. Shanghai, China

This is the perfect place for cat lovers. Here you can play and relax from the surrounding worries. The facility was opened in 2012. His popularity continues to grow. The cafe is frequented by many tourists and locals.

9 Calico Cat Cafe

This wonderful cafe is home to 20 cats. It will be easier to attract the attention of animals in this establishment if you buy cat food at the front desk. This cafe is very quiet, which is a significant contrast for Tokyo. This is a wonderful place where you can drink a delicious drink and pet cats, away from the noise of the city.

10. Cafe Temple of the Cat. Munich, Germany

Cafe Temple of the Cat in Munich was opened in 2013. The restaurant's cuisine is predominantly vegetarian. Despite the fact that cats live in this cafe, there are no problems with hygiene. As a precaution, the kitchen has been separated from the café so that cats cannot access it. Nobody forgot about cats either. If they get tired of the company of people, they can hide in rooms where visitors cannot enter.