Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

Categories: Animals | Asia | Photo project

Japanese Akiko Yamaguchi works as a documentary photographer under the pseudonym DuPont. In recent years, she often films her grandfather Gigi in the company of a red cat named Kinako. These seemingly unremarkable shots are actually filled with poignant meaning.

Akiko's grandfather, a participant in World War II, did not retire until a very old age and continued to work in production. But in 2009, he began to have serious health problems, and he ended up in the hospital for several weeks. As a result, the disease receded, but Gigi could no longer work. By then, he was a widower. Life for my grandfather has lost all meaning. He was gloomy and unsociable. 

Then Akiko decided to give him a kitten so that Gigi would have someone to take care of. But she had never dreamed of such a transformation of her grandfather. Gigi and Kinako became close friends. 94-year-old man has learned to smile again…

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

Gigi and Kinako almost always sleep together.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

Sometimes even in the same position.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

Usually the cat wakes up earlier.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

And guards the peace of a friend.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

When Gigi gets up, it's time for breakfast.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

This is a typical Japanese menu.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

But to catch the moment to photograph what Kinako eats is not so easy: he eats all the treats instantly.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

After breakfast, everyone goes about their business.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

In the late afternoon, Grandpa takes up his favorite activity — making newspaper clippings.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

Four-legged helps as much as possible…

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

...in the hope that he will get something delicious.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

However, Kinako is not overzealous.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

It is not enough for a long time.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

The cat is always somewhere nearby.

Japanese woman brought her grandfather back to life by giving him a kitten

Gigi's granddaughter says that when she looks at the couple, her heart warms.

Keywords: Animals | Asia | Japan | Cat | Friendship | Photographers | Joy | Photo project | Grandpa

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