Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2013

The phenomenon of the Nekozushi, or sushi cat, is a body of pseudomyth accompanied by a hilarious bank of associated weirdness. Get postcard sets (¥1,050), individual postcards (¥315), or a photo book (¥1,470), for example, or go to town on a massive A3-sized print for ¥42,000 plus shipping. Which might be what real feline sushi might set you back. Browse the strange goods at the online shop, and check out the Tumblr site for some more truly eye-opening videos.

Metropolis is giving away two picture books; email giveaways@metropolis.co.jp with your details and “Cat” in the subject line.