The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa is a bestselling Japanese novel about a man named Satoru and his cat, Nana, as they travel across Japan to visit three of Satoru's childhood friends. Narrated from the cat's perspective, the story explores themes of friendship, companionship, and kindness, with an emotional journey that has been praised for being uplifting and heartwarming. It is translated by Philip Gabriel and is known for its tender, life-affirming story.