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My area of expertise is comparative cognitive science. This field involves comparing the cognitive abilities of humans and non-human animals to explore the evolution of the mind. Among these, I have focused on studying the cognitive abilities of cats. My interest began during my university days when I started having a cat and strongly felt the desire to scientifically understand what cats are thinking.
So far, my research has focused on how cats perceive their owners, the extent to which they understand human language, and the process of attachment formation with their owners.

As a Hakubi researcher, I aim to investigate the phenomenon of “dog-like” evolution in cats. In previous studies, cats have been treated as a single homogeneous species, but I have sensed that there is significant diversity hidden within. Recent studies have shown that cats’ sociability toward humans varies by region, suggesting that rapid “dog-like” adaptations may be occurring in response to specific environments.
I plan to explore the underlying mechanisms behind this phenomenon from multiple perspectives, including changes in communication styles and cognitive abilities with humans, as well as cultural influences.