Yaki Katsuo (from the Ciao Cat Snack Series)
This is not the only type of cat food sold in Japan, but it is certainly the most interesting. Encased in this vacuum-packed plastic is a strip of katsuo fish (bonito) imbued with green tea essence to reduce the fishy smell. This one is regular katsuo flavor, but it also comes in scallop, sardine and even dashi (Japanese soup stock).
The packaging tells the rest of the story:
“Direct from Tosashimizu Harbour”
“Gently juicy, with lots of taste appeal. Delicious fresh ingredients to please your cat.”
“Cats like salty foods. Your cat will like it even better if you heat it to body temperature before serving.”
“The katsuo that come in on the Japan Current from Souda are cooked to fragrant perfection and soft juiciness to please your beloved cat.”
“Soften by squeezing gently before opening.”
“No artificial colors. Made in Japan.”
Price: 88 yen
Manufacturer: Inaba Foods (pet food division)
Sales point: Seifu supermarket
