Rescue Cat Cafe in Tennoji, Osaka Launches Crowdfunding to Survive; Faces Closure if 4.5M Yen Target Not Met by June 26

General Incorporated Association Wa, operator of the rescue cat cafe 'Neko to Cafe' in Tennoji, Osaka, launched a crowdfunding campaign on READYFOR on May 12, 2026. Seeking to overcome rising operational costs and an unsustainable reliance on its representative's personal dedication, the campaign aims to raise 4.5 million yen by June 26 to avoid closure. The funds will be used to train new staff, transition to a sustainable business model, and improve the facility for the adult rescue cats it houses, ensuring the cafe remains a place for cats to find families and for children to learn about life.