• Nanbu Senbei
• Gifts from
  the Mountains
• Gifts from
  the Sea
• Alcohol
• Soft Drinks
• Sweets &
  Ice Cream
• Other Foods
• Crafts
• Sundries

Sundires

　

The “11 Piki no Neko” (Eleven Cats) series of books that depict tales of amusing adventures led by a tabby cat named Toraneko Taisho. Since they were first published in 1967, approximately 4.3 million copies of the six books have sold, making it a beloved series by people of all ages. Their author, Noboru Baba, was born in Sannohe Town in 1927. He won the Bungeishunjū Manga Award in 1973 for his book “11 Piki no Neko to Ahodori,” and was also awarded the Erba Prize at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 1985 for his emaki picture book “11 Piki no Neko to Marathon Taikai.” Mr. Baba later went on to win the Minister of Education, Science and Technology Award at the 22nd Japan Cartoonists Association Award in 1993, and the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1995. He became an honorary citizen of Sannohe Town in 1999.
To commemorate these stellar deeds, Sannohe is now making efforts to develop the town with influences from 11 Piki no Neko. A walk through the town reveals many lovable cats all over the place.
8base carries many products related to the series, such as tote bags and handkerchiefs.
*The products shown are examples. Please note that some may not be available depending on the timing of your visit.