is the Japanese worship of cats a Shinto or Buddhist tradition?

is the Japanese worship of cats a Shinto or Buddhist tradition?

Worship???

What did you think we made that sushi out of???

The Japanese worship cats?

Must be Shinto.

i don't think they worship cats... because in china i no they eat them... perhaps you're thinking of the ancient Egyptians?

I've read a good bit about Buddhism so I'm pretty sure it's not of that religion. I'm at a blank on Shinto though as I've never done any research there.

I do know the Egyptians worshiped cats though.

I know felines are revered by Buddhist culture. Cats were often employed as mice assassins at many temples. As these cats befriended the monks their function as mere mice killers quickly evolved to the more honorable status of protectors and guardians of the temples they were employed at.