article_snippet: But cat lovers are not complaining. '
article_snippet: There is a ton of cats here, then there was this sort of cat witch who came out to feed the cats which was quite fun,' said 27-year-old Makiko Yamasaki. '
article_snippet: But cat lovers are not complaining .
article_snippet: The allure of cats is not surprising in a country that gave the world Hello Kitty .
article_snippet: The allure of cats is not surprising in a country that gave the world Hello
article_snippet: Kitty Hello Kitty, a cartoon character considered the epitome of cuteness.
article_snippet: Locals are trying to keep the feline population in check - at least 10 cats have been neutered.
article_snippet: If people coming to Aoshima Island find the cats healing, then I think it's a good thing,' said 65-year-old Hidenori Kamimoto, who ekes out a living as a fisherman. '
highlights_snippet: But the cat population stayed and have since multiplied - meaning the cat population now massively outnumber humans .