Amazing: Photo series of the bond between a grandmother and her odd-eyed white cat

1. Nine years ago, Japanese photographer Miyoko Ihara began snapping pictures of the relationship between her grandmother and her odd-eyed white cat.

2. Misao named the white cat “Fukumaru” in hope the “God of fuku (good fortune) comes and everything will be smoothed over like maru.

3. Fukumaru is always in Misao’s shadow whether she is farming her land, having a bath, eating or sleeping.

4. The 30-year-old photographer said: “My grandmother and her cat are always together.

5. ”My grandmother’s hearing has become weak and Fukumaru also has hearing disabilities.

6. The pair have become increasingly popular in Japan with the unlikely bestseller flying off the shelves.

7. Explaining her inspiration behind the photo series Miyoko said: “Fukumaru is so happy and contented at my grandmother’s side.

8. The first photo of Fukumaru and Misao, taken when she found the kitten in 2003

9. The duo dress up in seasonal outfits – Misao as Father Christmas and Fukumaru as her reindeer

10. http://oddstuffmagazine.com/photo-series-of-the-bond-between-a-grandmother-and-her-odd-eyed-white-cat.html

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BarbaraLee December 4, 2012 at 4:03pm

that was wonderful...it made my heart chuckle...animals are such wonderful friends...much joy and love to you
Inergi December 4, 2012 at 7:14am

Kawaī pictures Krishna! I like them all..but the 5th is my fav. Ah , common...give me a taste...please! lol

oh and the lady holding the camera with Misao-san is Kawaī too 8-)
Michael December 4, 2012 at 4:01am

spech~more...................................
Marique December 4, 2012 at 2:51am

Wow, cool cat....the eyes are phenominal and the cats personality shines through. So glad you post stuff that is not all about spaceships and channelings...I love animals the most...
1 darkstar December 4, 2012 at 2:03am

Krishna: You post the cutest stuff.

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2. Misao named the white cat “Fukumaru” in hope the “God of fuku (good fortune) comes and everything will be smoothed over like maru.

3. Fukumaru is always in Misao’s shadow whether she is farming her land, having a bath, eating or sleeping.

4. The 30-year-old photographer said: “My grandmother and her cat are always together.

5. ”My grandmother’s hearing has become weak and Fukumaru also has hearing disabilities.

6. The pair have become increasingly popular in Japan with the unlikely bestseller flying off the shelves.

7. Explaining her inspiration behind the photo series Miyoko said: “Fukumaru is so happy and contented at my grandmother’s side.

8. The first photo of Fukumaru and Misao, taken when she found the kitten in 2003

9. The duo dress up in seasonal outfits – Misao as Father Christmas and Fukumaru as her reindeer

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