The Travelling Cat Chronicles

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A book that “speak[s] volumes about our need for connection—human, feline or otherwise” (The San Francisco Chronicle), The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice that shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy—the perfect gift for cat lovers and travellers!

We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts...

An instant international bestseller and indie bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe... 

With his crooked tail—a sign of good fortune—and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.

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A book that “speak[s] volumes about our need for connection—human, feline or otherwise” (The San Francisco Chronicle), The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice that shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy—the perfect gift for cat l...

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54 reviews
Shadya Brown-Hall
March 19, 2024
I just finished reading this book and let me just say I think it's beautiful! The relationship between pets and their owners is a special one and this book describes it perfectly. I first heard about this book from one of my favorite Youtubers and thought I'd read it for myself. It's so sweet yet so sad. if your an animal lover or you just like heartfelt stories than give this book a try. Trust me. You want be disappointed.
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Willy Nofen
November 22, 2020
OMG! for this book, I really recommend for you guys😍although the story end by sad ending, but it's always living in my heart ❤️ I really like this book, Satoru & Nana❤️
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Aglo Klp Gading
April 28, 2026
Oh my.. what a wonderful story to read, happy, cheesy, sad, love, jealousy, all are framed beautifully in this majestic masterpiece. Can't help to weep in the end. Really dont want it to end this way, but that's life. Bravo. I read it twice to not miss even a single detail.
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About the author

Hiro Arikawa is a renowned author from Tokyo. Her novel The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a bestseller in Japan and is due to be published around the world.

Philip Gabriel is a highly experienced translator of Japanese and is best known for his translation work with Haruki Murakami.
Hiro Arikawa is a renowned author from Tokyo. Her novel The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a bestseller in Japan and is due to be published around the world. Philip Gabriel is a highly experienced translator of Japanese and is best known for his translation work with Haruki Murakami.

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