Masayuki OkiĀ is a photographer from Tokyo who has a unique beat: snapping photos of stray cats all over the city. His adventure started in 2013 when he stumbled upon a cat in a park and couldn’t resist capturing its moments. Despite not picking up a camera until he was 30 and initially not being very good at it, Oki found joy in photography, especially when it involved cats. He’s been in love with cats since he was a kid but couldn’t have one due to his family’s situation, so he pours that affection into his photos instead.
Masayuki’s work focuses on showing off the personalities of these street cats, from their lazy naps to their curious stares. He believes every cat has its own story and tries to tell it through his lens. For the artist, photographing cats isn’t just about getting a cute shot; it’s about understanding them and sharing a bit of their world with everyone else.
The prettiest furry blossom.
This is as it should be – every cat needs a temple dedicated solely to it for its owner to use to worship it.
Sometimes it’s not good that you can lick your own butt.
So adorable.
9.5 from the Russian judge.
You want my tummy. You know you do.
“Smile for the camera! Not like that Otto, just relax and say Cheese”
“Play it now ‘bean, play the song they play for the bride!”
Pugilistic cat!
4 brain cells in one pic!
Now, which looks clearer? Right eye or left eye?
“So long and thanks for all the fish.”
“When the workday on the trawler has been slow”
Mistakes were made!
No matter how many times he was told, Henry still expected the 4pm trolley.
“Look at that ‘bean mommy, they look so silly without any fur!”
“I don’t care that’s not the real Eiffel Tower.”
Hugs!
Now THIS is the very definition of a derp smile.
Aw . . . . . .
More moustache.
That is a pre-manic zoomie look if I’ve ever seen one.
Who wouldn’t rub up to a good looker like that?
Purrkour.
Well, that’s a neat flower. Shall I do more more than simple stare at it in awe?
I loved tired cats sleeping atop one another. Great shot!
“One each for me and my wife”
Ā “1, 2, 3, well I think I had enough of training for now. Now some sleep”
All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up”.
Kitty breakdancing.
Hide and seek?
Why is that bush looking at me?
An unsuccessful “Saw the Kitty in Half” magical trick.
Does my bum look big like this?
Heās laughing ācos he thinks heās got rid of meā¦
“This is how you do it, do it.” š¶
“I like a nice park bench, okay? Don’t hate me because I’m practical.”
Iāve got it! I found the brain cell!
Madame Zsa Zsa practising for the catwalk.
All this jogging round the playground is exhausting.
Group shot
“I am waiting for the little grey cells to kick in” – Hercule Purroit.
“Tell me how cute I am.”
I wish all of these cats had homes
Look at me I’m a tiger.
Enter the Dragon Cat.
“A cat in front of a double rainbow, that must mean something!!”
Tennessee Williams’ lesser known play ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Fluorescent Light Fixture’.
“After a hard days of work on the fishing trolley, Molly goes hone with a days pay to feed the family”