Let us introduce you to the amazing Hide the Pallas's cat. He lives in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
He's four months old, born on May 26, 2025 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the family of Eru the Pallas's cat and Minya the Pallas's cat.
The fluffy handsome Hide was named after Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣 秀吉) — an outstanding Japanese warlord, samurai, and statesman who unified most of Japan. Hideyoshi is regarded as the second “Great Unifier” of Japan. Read more about the names of Hide.
Siblings of Hide the Pallas's cat
Twin brothers born on May 26, 2025 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens to the family of Eru and Minya
Photos of Hide the Pallas's cat
Naming history of Hide the Pallas's cat
On October 13, 2025 in Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens he was given his name Hide (ヒデ), which he is known by to this day. The names for Eru and Minya’s three sons were chosen through a public vote — participants could choose from three groups of names, each united by a different theme. In the end, the winning group was dedicated to the legendary warlords of Owari. The second brother of the fluffy trio was named after Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣 秀吉) — an outstanding Japanese warlord, samurai, and great statesman who unified most of Japan. Hideyoshi is regarded as the second “Great Unifier” of Japan. “Just as these great historical figures from Owari became known to the world, we hope that the three brothers born here will also become beloved and well-known,” the zoo said.