Maru and Hana and Miri

Japan’s least claustrophobic cat, Maru devotes his life to squeezing into any box, while his partner Hana puts up with this silliness.

Miri Turns the Big Five

Not That Mike The Other Mike17 Comments

Kitten Miri just turned five years old, so it’s time to put on the birthday cap and take a look back at her year, including moments with Uncle Maru.

A cat with a white fur face wears a blue hat with the "5th" embroidered on it
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A Hana and Miri Halloween

Not That Mike The Other Mike4 Comments

The backyard is decorated for Halloween, so Hana and Kitten Miri step into the scary space for a spooky snack — with an extra plate for Maru, who’s there in spirit.

Two cats sit on an outdoor picnic table. To the left we see part of a plastic jack-o-lantern.
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Remembering Maru

Not That Mike The Other Mike15 Comments
Maru the cat peeks out from under the lid of a small trash can.

Because it wouldn’t be Caturday without Maru, here’s a long look back at The Round One in his early years, with classic Maru moments and a few you may not have seen before.

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Playtime with Hana and Miri

Not That Mike The Other Mike9 Comments

It’s good to see Hana and Kitten Miri adjusting well to life without Maru. They each like to play in their own way.

Maru the cat in his garden. A title reads June 2025.
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