"Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for
the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling in their lives and genuinely need help.
The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who find their way there: it prescribes

cats as medication. Patients are often puzzled by this unconventional prescription, but when
they "take" their cat for the recommended duration, they witness profound transformations in
their lives, guided by the playful, empathetic, occasionally challenging yet endearing cats.
Through the chapters of a disheartened businessman who finds unexpected joy in physical
labor, a young girl navigating the complexities of elementary school cliques, a middle-aged man
struggling to stay relevant at work and home, a hardened bag designer seeking emotional
balance, and a geisha unable to move on from the memory of her lost cat, the power of the
human-animal bond is revealed. As the clinic's patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek
resolution, their feline companions lead them toward healing, self-discovery, and newfound
hope"-- Provided by publisher.