Everyone’s favorite internet cat Maru recently acquired a fabulous cardboard hideaway, which he demonstrated for us on YouTube. This appears to be Kamakura’s Lair, a cardboard cat habitat created in Japan and available through the Japanese website Rakuten.
What a perfect little hideaway made from heavy duty cardboard. Maru’s a lucky guy, since it looks like this creation costs ¥9300, which is about $120 US.
If you haven’t seen the video of Maru with his new house, check it out below (if you can’t see the video in your email, click here to watch it on the site). Apparently, he was only interested in his new hideaway after it was placed on his favorite chair. He’s such a funny guy!
January 30th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Love this!
January 30th, 2012 at 8:35 am
seriously i can’t take that cat, he is just too stinking cute!
January 30th, 2012 at 9:14 am
This is great-I love Japanese design and I love Maru!
January 30th, 2012 at 9:20 am
This cat has so mnuch personality. Like the bed too. Wondering how long it would take a cat to destroy it with the clawing on it. I know my cats would claw it they love cardboard, they do not need fancy shapes just a plain cardboard box will do especially one that you are storing thngs in.
January 30th, 2012 at 9:22 am
I love Maru, always cheers me up! Cat bed looks fun, but too $$ for cardboard
January 30th, 2012 at 9:32 am
I just love the design of this one! I know my baby boys would love it too!!
January 30th, 2012 at 9:34 am
The house looks like it is just his round body. To die for adorable.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:07 am
This is wonderful design and it looks so durable. I am so amused that cardboard, the classic throwaway product of our time, now becomes more expensive than any pair of shoes I own!
January 30th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
What an amusing cat. And he just fits inside the bed.
January 30th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
How did you ever get Maru to get into that little space.
and to play with you on top of it.
January 30th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
if maru loves it we love it!
January 30th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
What a creative use of cardboard!
January 30th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
I so want one! It is so cool.
January 30th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
I did not think the video of the kittie trying to climb into the Kamakura’s Lair Cat Bed was cute or funny! The kitty could have been hurt. Would you allow a child to climb upon a chair that rolls without an adults’ assistance? Please think before making decisions that could result in your pet getting hurt!
January 30th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Looks really need new (before they start scratching it…) but won’t be a great idea for cats since they can easily get asthma from breathing in cardboard fibers.
January 30th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Maru is adorable! I like the bed, but it is way to pricey for cardboard. You can buy a Hepper Pod bed for $99, and it will last for years.
February 1st, 2012 at 9:19 am
How can I order / buy one? I live in the USA.
February 1st, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Maru rocks! And so does the new bed!
February 5th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Why… why why why? It looks cool. It’s a stylish design, but why would anyone who knows a thing about cats design cat furniture made of: cardboard? Really? Some people just have too much money and/or time on their hands. What’s next? Kitty’s personal TP roll with cardboard dispenser?
May 4th, 2012 at 7:17 am
Made from cardboard. $120. They must be kidding.
June 14th, 2012 at 9:18 am
This is awesome, but way overpriced!