<p>A girl struggling to fit in. A homeless kitten. An unexpected job offer in an unfamiliar country that changes everything.</p><p><br></p><p>CJ had a long history of escaping places and people she wasn't fond of. But for the sake of a silver tabby, she decided to stay in Japan&nbsp;for a while.&nbsp;This decision helped her open up her heart and mind,&nbsp;revisit&nbsp;her way of thinking, and reconnect with her estranged family.</p><p><br></p><p>Let this heartwarming memoir take you to the&nbsp;land of cats and cherry trees&nbsp;as you read about CJ's adventures - from the craziness of Furukawa's naked men festival, the experience of forest bathing and the significance of finding a life purpose or&nbsp;<em>ikigai</em>, to the temples of Takayama,&nbsp;and wonders of Cat Island&nbsp;- you'll see what a homeless kitten found outside a temple in Japan taught her about an old culture and new beginnings.</p>