--- product_id: 86047893 title: "The Travelling Cat Chronicles" brand: "hiro arikawaphilip gabriel" price: "A$33" currency: AUD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/86047893-the-travelling-cat-chronicles store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # The Travelling Cat Chronicles **Brand:** hiro arikawaphilip gabriel **Price:** A$33 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Travelling Cat Chronicles by hiro arikawaphilip gabriel - **How much does it cost?** A$33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/86047893-the-travelling-cat-chronicles) ## Best For - hiro arikawaphilip gabriel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hiro arikawaphilip gabriel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Travelling Cat Chronicles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Eh2Fu3O-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Unbreakable Bond Between a Man and His Cat *by B***R on September 25, 2022* Author Hiro Arikawa captures the depths of a bond that can be formed between a human and his pet, in this case between a young man named Satoru and his cat named Nana. Their relationship has a happenstance beginning, as the cat is a stray that uses Satoru's silver van as a refuge from the weather, sunning on top during the day and hiding underneath in rain. When Satoru notices the cat, he begins to leave food scraps out for him. This arrangement continues for a while, until the cat is hit by a car and suffers a broken leg. He crawls to Satoru's door and meows for his very life. After an indoor convalescent period, a decision must be made. Satoru lives in an apartment that does not allow pets. Much of the story is told from the point of view of the cat, who thinks in and can understand human language, but cannot speak. His thoughts are humorous and quite sardonic, bringing many laugh-out-loud moments to this reader. Once the cat consents to be adopted, Satoru gives him the name of Nana because the shape of his tail resembles the Japanese word for the number sevenSatoru is a very kind person, but he has seen his share of sorrows. His parents were killed in a car wreck when he was in his teens, and he had to go live with an aunt who would not let him bring the previous cat he so dearly loved. That cat went to live with distant relatives and died before Satoru could visit him. Just when Nana and Satoru were settling in together, Satoru announced they must go on a trip and that he would be looking for a new owner for Nana. He didn't give a reason, but at this point fairly early in the book, the journeys began, as Satoru sought one home after another for his beloved feline friend. At each stop along the way, where Satoru would be visiting close friends from the many different schools he had attended, Nana would misbehave so that the potential owners would reject him. After several failed tries, Satoru heads to his aunt's house, where it is determined both man and cat shall live.Arikawa's descriptions of the magnificent journey through Japan are breath-taking. It made me want to see Mount Fuji in person. Nana enjoys the walks through magnificent flowers and fields, but is very scared of the ocean for its noise and irregular and powerful movements. Eventually the sad reason Satoru tried to give Nana away is revealed and some very poignant passages follow. It was a tearjerker for me, but a wonderful book. I'm an adult reader, but I can recommend this book for young adults because there is no bad language, the story flashes back to school days of Satoru and his friends, and kids love their pets. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unforgettable and heartwarming *by O***A on June 30, 2025* The book is an amazing story of the love between a human and a feline. The friendships we make in our lives and the soft and caring human who all he did for his friends and feline was an act of love. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweet story *by J***T on September 14, 2025* An easy read and ultimately heart warming. It’s a little child like but pure in a very Japanese sense. I am glad I read it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/86047893-the-travelling-cat-chronicles](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/86047893-the-travelling-cat-chronicles) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*