Nekozuki Tote Bag
- Do not use it for anything other than its intended purpose.
- Keep out of reach of small children.
- If a cat should swallow the product, consult a veterinarian immediately.
- Avoid using in direct sunlight, near fire, near heaters, or in places where the temperature or humidity is too high.
- Do not use if any tears or damage is found.
- As this is a handmade product, there may be individual differences in shape. Please understand this beforehand.
- If it gets dirty, lightly wash it off with a small amount of water that can be wiped with a towel, and then wipe it off with a soft towel, or wipe it off with a wet towel that has been tightly squeezed. Do not squeeze the main body by hand.
- After wiping with a towel, etc., let it dry naturally in a well-ventilated place.
- Do not machine wash or dry clean. Due to the characteristics of natural fabrics, the fabric may shrink when washed and dried.
- Store in a dry place.
Nekozuki Tote Bag
Cats usually refuse to go into a carry-on bag, so a trip to the vet or anywhere becomes challenging. The reason why your cat doesn't like it may be because the bag is not designed to accommodate his or her habit. Our tote bag takes advantage of cats’ love affair with paper bags and boxes, allowing them to enter on their own. See for yourself!
Product Features
It can be used for veterinary hospital visits, health checkups, trips back home, and as a hideout or bed for cats to relax indoors.
1. Takes advantage of the cat’s habit of liking paperbags and boxes
If there is a paper bag, they can't help but enter, so we designed a relaxing space where cats enjoy themselves as part of their play and want to enter by themselves.
2. One-of-a-kind design
The tote bag type allows the cat to feel the owner's body heat on its skin, giving it a sense of security. There’s also a special slider that allows you to lock the bag in any position you like, and the cat can smoothly enter. Velcro is used for temporary fastening, and the zipper can be slowly tightened. Also, this is a device that prevents fur from getting caught in the zipper. To prevent it from directly touching the zipper, ears are attached for protection. The side opening was designed with the image of a cat playing with a paper bag in mind. For the owner, carrying the bag won’t be a burden even with its 40-kilogram capacity because of the shoulder pads. Lastly, the bag can stand on its own. When using the bag freestanding, please place the board in the stand-up pocket.
3. Private space for cats
To prevent panic, the mesh is used only on the upper part of the bag, blocking the outside view. The mesh is used only at the top, so that only the owner can see the cat hiding in and feeling safe.
4. Made in Japan for safety and peace ofmind
The high skills of Japanese craftsmen ensure delicate details and sturdiness.
The fabric is made of high-grade Japanese canvas.
5. Available in white, gray
We have different colors to suit your preference!
Nekozuki’s uniquely designed tote bag
The side of the tote bag
Owners can comfortably carry the bag free from shoulder pain
Pon-chan peeks through the opening
Development Story
Jointly developed with cat employees that cannot help but go inside a paper bag, we took advantage of feline behavior, and worked with them to create a relaxing space that would make cats want to enter without a second thought.
Awards
Good Design Award
We have won the Good Design Award five times as of October 2021!
Our corporate attitude of manufacturing products
from the viewpoints of both cats and people has been highly evaluated.
Good Design Award Jury Comments
“This product has cleared up each of the problemsthat emerged from the viewpoints of both cats and people, and was highlyevaluated for being a comfortable carrying bag for cats as well."
Media Appearances
TV:
NHK News Ohayo Nippon, TBS Hiruobi, BS TV Tokyo, News Plus 1 Iwate, Super J Channel Iwate, 5 Kigen TV
Newspaper:
Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Nikkei MJ, Asahi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, Iwate Nippo
Magazines:
Mono magazine, Croissant, Hanako, Anan
Other:
Forbes JAPAN, Diners M ember magazine, TOKYO Weekender, and other overseas media
Customers' Feedback
Cat goes into the bag naturally!
“I have not been able to find a well-designed cat carrier, but I was attracted to this one because it looks like a tote bag and can be personalized, even though the price is a bit steep!
I put it in my living room and my cat just laid down in it!”
I was worried about the price, but I'm glad I bought it.
“The kittens seem to be comfortable when they can feel the shape and temperature of the human body, and they hardly cry. They sleep when I put a towel over the carrier.
Also, it's fashionable, lightweight, and easy for humans to carry!
The other day, I was worried that they would hate the bag after a trip to the veterinary clinic, but they didn't at all, they went in and played with it by themselves.”
I was a little hesitant about the price at first, but I am glad I bought it.
“While I fell in love with the design at first sight, I was comparing the construction with other companies' products, but even after looking this way and that many times, this tote was still the one that stayed in my mind.
I was looking for simplicity of design in addition to functionality, and this tote was the one that stood out to me. It is a very simple yet memorable carry tote bag.”
Even when we are not going out, she is on top of the tote or in it playing with it on her own.
(We leave it out in the room so he can get used to it.)
“It is much easier and lighter than the previous crate and the tote comes in handy for easy transportation. I like it very much. Thanks to your cat employees. Thank you for a great product with great craftsmanship and soul.”
Alice, 4 months old, female
Color: White
Comment from the owner: “Alice playing with her new cloth bag while checking it out. Lighter and easier to carry! The paper bag and box shape helped her get used to it right away. It's just made from the cat's point of view with the cat employee Nyan's cooperation (˘ᴥ˘)”
(Photo by Instagram @fusigina_alice)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you are a first-time user or have any questions, please read on.
Q. Is it water repellent?
A. Yes, we use water-repellent fabrics for rainy days.
Q. Is a mat included?
A. Yes. A special mat is included. Additional mats can be purchased for washing.
Q. How do I care for it?
A. If it gets dirty, wash it lightly with a little water that can be wiped with a towel, and wipe it off with a soft towel, or wipe it off with a wet towel that has been squeezed tightly. Do not wring the body by hand as it may get deformed and wrinkled.
Q. Can it be washed in a washing machine or dry-cleaned?
A. Do not machine wash or dry clean. Due to the characteristics of natural fabrics, the fabric may shrink when washed or dried. Please understand this beforehand.
Q. How should I store it?
A. After wiping with a towel, etc., please let it dry naturally in a well-ventilated place. Please keep it in a dry place.