{"id":210,"date":"2021-08-02T11:35:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T02:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/?page_id=210"},"modified":"2026-02-21T11:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T02:33:55","slug":"sanjuro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/en\/sanjuro\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Sanjuro, Cat Lord of the Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"sanjuro-kv-outer\" class=\"outer page-title-block\">\r\n<h1 class=\"page-title\">Meet Sanjuro, Cat Lord of the Castle<\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"sanjuro-body-outer outer\">\r\n<div class=\"inner page-body-bg-kamon\"><img class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/top\/top-kamon.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"inner\">\r\n<div id=\"sanjuro-catch\" class=\"section\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/sanjuro\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/page.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2Fsanjuronyan%2F&amp;tabs=timeline&amp;width=400&amp;height=500&amp;small_header=true&amp;adapt_container_width=true&amp;hide_cover=false&amp;show_facepile=true&amp;appId\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\r\n<div class=\"sns inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sanju_ro_\/?hl=ja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/pict-instagram_pc.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Instagram<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sanju_ro_?lang=ja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/pict-twitter_pc.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Twitter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sanjuronyan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/pict-facebook_pc.png\" alt=\"\" \/>facebook<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"section\">\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">Meow! I\u2019m Sanjuro, Cat Lord of the Castle, and I was welcomed into Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, the only still-existing mountain castle in Japan, on Dec. 16, 2018.I look forward to meeting you when you visit Bitchu Matsuyama Castle!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"sanjuro-story\" class=\"section\">\r\n<div class=\"title\">\u307c\u304f\u304c\u5099\u4e2d\u677e\u5c71\u57ce\u306e\u57ce\u4e3b\u306b\u306a\u3063\u305f\u8a71\u306f\u30d5\u30ea\u30fc\u30e9\u30f3\u30b9\u30e9\u30a4\u30bf\u30fc\u306e\u897f\u677e\u3055\u3093\u304c\u7269\u8a9e\u3092\u66f8\u3044\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3088\u3002<\/div>\r\n<img class=\"illust\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/sanjuro\/illust1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n<ul id=\"stories\">\r\n\t<li><a class=\"outerlink\" href=\"#\">\u7b2c\u4e00\u8a71\u300c\u8ff7\u3044\u732b\u3060\u3063\u305f\u50d5\u304c\u5099\u4e2d\u677e\u5c71\u57ce\u306b\u4f4f\u307f\u7740\u3044\u305f\u308f\u3051\u300d<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a class=\"outerlink\" href=\"#\">\u7b2c\u4e8c\u8a71\u300c\u672c\u5f53\u306f\u98fc\u3044\u4e3b\u69d8\u304c\u3044\u305f\u304a\u8a71\u300d<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a class=\"outerlink\" href=\"#\">\u6700\u7d42\u8a71\u300c\u6b63\u5f0f\u306b\u5099\u4e2d\u677e\u5c71\u57ce\u306e\u57ce\u4e3b\u306b\u300d<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"sanjuro-profile-outer\" class=\"outer\">\r\n<div id=\"sanjuro-profile-inner\" class=\"inner\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/sanjuro\/profile-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n<div>\r\n<h3 class=\"ul\">Profile<\/h3>\r\n<p><span class=\"bb\">Job<\/span>Cat Lord of Bitchu Matsuyama Castle<br \/>\r\n<span class=\"bb\">Name<\/span>Sanjuro<br \/>\r\n<span class=\"bb\">Age<\/span>About eleven years<br \/>\r\n<span class=\"bb\">Sex<\/span>Male<br \/>\r\n<span class=\"bb\">Length<\/span>50 cm + 27 cm tail<br \/>\r\n<span class=\"bb\">Weight<\/span>6.2 kg. (as of Jan. 4)&#8230;I gained weight *meow*\u2026<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"sanjuro-body-outer outer\">\r\n<div class=\"inner\">\r\n<div id=\"sanjuro-attention\" class=\"section\"><img class=\"illust\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/sanjuro\/illust2.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n<h3 class=\"midashi5 ul\">Sanjuro Rules<\/h3>\r\n<p>It is currently prohibited to touch me in order to prevent infection. You can take photos of me. Although you cannot touch me, please enjoy my cute poses and movement.<\/p>\r\n<dl>\r\n<dt><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/sanjuro\/pict-privacy.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Petting Me<\/dt>\r\n<dd>You may take photos gently petting or holding me. <br \/>\r\nI am a friendly cat and rarely get angry but my tail, ears, and paws are sensitive, so do not touch me there! I might get angry and bite your finger *meow*!I like when you pet me gently *meow*\u266a<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n<dl>\r\n<dt><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/sanjuro\/pict-noflush.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Photos<\/dt>\r\n<dd><span class=\"red\">Use of flash is prohibited. (May cause vision loss)<\/span><br \/>\r\nMy vision might be damaged if many people take souvenir photos every day. I have an old injury in my left eye, so my remaining right eye is very important. Thank you for your cooperation *meow*\u266a<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n<dl>\r\n<dt><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/wp-content\/themes\/bitchumatsuyamacastle\/assets\/img\/sanjuro\/pict-bowl.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Feeding Treats<\/dt>\r\n<dd><span class=\"red\">Never give any food directly to Sanjuro.<\/span><br \/>\r\nActually, I have urinary tract stones&#8230;I can only eat special food for my taking care of my urinary tract as recommended by my veterinarian. If you have brought me a food treat, please give it to my vassal (caretaker) who looks after my health *meow*\u266a<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"sanjuro-faq\" class=\"section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"midashi6\">FAQ<\/h3>\r\n<dl>\r\n<dt>Can we see you any time?<\/dt>\r\n<dd>Although I basically live in the castle, I usually patrol the area surrounded by the castle wall at 10:00 and 14:00. These are the best times to be able to meet me!!<br \/>\r\nPlease note that my course through the castle depends on how I am feeling. You can ask my caretaker where I am during my patrols.<br \/>\r\nI am also sometimes not in the castle due to having to see the veterinarian or some other errand.<\/dd>\r\n<dt>What is the origin of your name?<\/dt>\r\n<dd>I was named after \u201cSanjuro Tani\u201d, leader of the Seventh Unit of Shinsengumi who were from Bitchu Matsuyama domain (currently Takahashi City) and also because I was found in the \u201cSannomaru\u201d of Bitchu Matsuyama Castle. By the way, Takahashi is the hometown of the three Tani brothers!<\/dd>\r\n<dt>How long have you lived in the castle?<\/dt>\r\n<dd>After the heavy rainfall (Western Japan heavy rain disaster) in July 2018, I wandered around the mountain, eventually reaching Bitchu Matsuyama Castle and I really liked it, so I just stayed to live here. *meow*<br \/>\r\nAfterwards, my wild spirit couldn\u2019t be contained and I caused quite a stir by running away. I enjoyed playing hide and seek for 19 days, from November 4 to 23, but eventually returned to my vassal.<br \/>\r\nThen, on December 16, 2018, a \u201cCastle Re-Entry Ceremony\u201d was held for me and I was officially named as the \u201cCat Lord of the Castle\u201d.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"sanjuro-other\" class=\"section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"midashi6\">Other<\/h3>\r\n<p><span class=\"bb\">Official souvenirs<\/span> <span class=\"red\">Currently in preparation<\/span><br \/>\r\n<span class=\"bb\">LINE stamps<\/span><a class=\"outerlink\" href=\"#\">Purchase here<\/a><br \/>\r\n<span class=\"bb\">Registration of Type I Animal Handling Business<\/span>Sanjuro, Cat Lord of the Castle has been granted the required permission.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Meet Sanjuro, Cat Lord of the Castle Instagram Twitter facebook Meow! I\u2019m Sanjuro, Cat Lord of the Castle, and I was welcomed into Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, the only still-existing mountain castle in Japan, on Dec. 16, 2018.I look forward to meeting you when you visit Bitchu Matsuyama Castle! \u307c\u304f\u304c\u5099\u4e2d\u677e\u5c71\u57ce\u306e\u57ce\u4e3b\u306b\u306a\u3063\u305f\u8a71\u306f\u30d5\u30ea\u30fc\u30e9\u30f3\u30b9\u30e9\u30a4\u30bf\u30fc\u306e\u897f\u677e\u3055\u3093\u304c\u7269\u8a9e\u3092\u66f8\u3044\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3088\u3002 \u7b2c\u4e00\u8a71\u300c\u8ff7\u3044\u732b\u3060\u3063\u305f\u50d5\u304c\u5099\u4e2d\u677e\u5c71\u57ce\u306b\u4f4f\u307f\u7740\u3044\u305f\u308f\u3051\u300d \u7b2c\u4e8c\u8a71\u300c\u672c\u5f53\u306f\u98fc\u3044\u4e3b\u69d8\u304c\u3044\u305f\u304a\u8a71\u300d \u6700\u7d42\u8a71\u300c\u6b63\u5f0f\u306b\u5099\u4e2d\u677e\u5c71\u57ce\u306e\u57ce\u4e3b\u306b\u300d Profile JobCat Lord [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp\/?page_id=15"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=210"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":918,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/210\/revisions\/918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitchumatsuyamacastle.jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}