Kawaii Cats in Japan is one of those categories that has a lot going on in a very fun way. It is not just a few cute cats with cherry blossoms in the background. This set really leans into the full theme, with cats making sushi, carrying trays of mochi and taiyaki, eating ramen, sharing bento, and wandering through places that feel recognizably Japanese, from shrine gates and lantern parades to bamboo paths and souvenir shops.
There is also a nice mix of big, simple pages and slightly busier ones. Some are very sweet and classic, like sakura scenes, tea ceremony pages, and Mount Fuji views, while others feel more playful and modern, with Tokyo crossings, vending machines, konbini shopping, café windows, train stations, and Shinkansen scenes. That makes the category feel broader and more interesting than a lot of “cute cat” collections, especially if you like both food and travel.
A lot of the designs on this page also have that very recognizable Hello Kitty-inspired feel, so the overall category comes across as cheerful, soft, and character-led rather than random. If someone lands on this page, they are getting a full Japan-themed cat collection.
🖍 Coloring Tip:Use simple, recognisable colors for the food pages — salmon pink for sushi, white for rice, and light browns for noodles helps everything look familiar and fun.
🖍 Coloring Tip:Keep the cats simple — a light body color with one or two accents like a bow or outfit usually looks much cleaner than filling everything in.
3 easy activities using Kawaii Cats in Japan coloring pages
This set works really well for simple crafts because a lot of the pages already feel like little scenes. You’ve got trains, food, shrines, and street views that naturally fit together without needing loads of extra materials.
The idea with these is to keep things easy. Most kids just want to color and then do something small with what they’ve made, so these are more about giving the pages a second use rather than turning them into big projects.
Make a simple Japan travel strip
This works really nicely with the Mount Fuji, Shinkansen, shrine, and Tokyo street pages. Instead of treating each page on its own, you turn them into one long “trip” that kids can fold out and look through.
Japan Travel Strip Craft
You'll need:
3–4 printed pages (Mount Fuji, train, shrine, or Tokyo scenes)
Crayons or pencils
Scissors
Glue stick or tape
How to do it:
Color the pages as normal
Trim the edges so they line up neatly
Stick them side by side in a row
Fold the strip back and forth like an accordion
It ends up feeling like a little journey through the scenes without needing anything complicated.
Turn the food pages into a pretend menu
The sushi, ramen, mochi, taiyaki, and bento pages are perfect for this. Once they’re colored, you can group them together into a simple menu board that kids can actually use afterwards.
Menu Coloring Page Craft
You'll need:
2–4 food-themed pages
Crayons or markers
Card or paper for backing
Glue stick
How to do it:
Color the food pages
Cut or trim them into neat sections
Glue them onto a larger sheet like a menu
Leave space between each item
You can keep it simple or let kids add names and prices if they want to turn it into a game.
Make a “train window” picture
This one uses the Shinkansen pages and the cherry blossom scenes. You layer them so it looks like you’re looking out of a train window at Japan.
Train Journey Cherry Blossom Frame
You'll need:
1 train page
1 cherry blossom or nature page
Crayons or pencils
Scissors
Glue
How to do it:
Color the train page and use it as the base
Color the cherry blossom page
Cut out a few branches or blossoms
Glue them around the edges of the train picture
It gives a nice framed effect and feels more finished without adding extra complexity.
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