A 7.1 earthquake hits the Aeon Mall in Japan, damaging parts of the building where Cat Cafe MOFF is located on the ground floor. According to reports, staff evacuate the area after the quake and the cat café’s manager later enters the premises with the authorities’ permission to retrieve the animals. The cats—25 in total—are reported to be safely rescued following the inspection and access granted by emergency responders.
One account also describes additional complications during the rescue. It says that after staff return to save the cats, a gas explosion occurs, forcing another evacuation and changing the exit route used by the rescue team. Despite the disruption, the cats are ultimately removed from the affected area.
Both reports agree on the key details: the quake damages the Aeon Mall area housing Cat Cafe MOFF, staff evacuate after the initial shaking, and the 25 cats are recovered safely after coordinating with authorities during the post-earthquake response.
