# Enduring Friendship Photography The 'Misao the Big Mama and Fukumaru the Cat' Series is Touching By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misao-the-big-mama-and-fukumaru-the-cat References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/11/09/Misa-and-Her-Cat/) & [tumblr](http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/miyoko-ihara) The Misao the Big Mama and Fukumaru the Cat [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio), which has recently been [beautifully bound into a book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-life-in-a-book), depicts the touching relationship between [a woman and her cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liveclear-love-clear). Spanning over 12 years, the woman's granddaughter, Miyoko Ihara, photographed their enduring relationship. Ever since the day Misa found Fukumaru, which breaks up to mean 'good fortune' and 'circle' in Japanese, in the shed, they have been inseparable. This documentation truly shows not only the beauty of friendship, but the strong ties people can have with their pets. Easily the 88-year-old grandmother's best friend, the odd-eyed kitten has become a staple in her life and vice versa. Anyone with a heart will fall in love with the Misao the Big Mama and Fukumaru the Cat series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Enduring-friendship-photography:** Capturing enduring relationships through photography provides opportunities for emotional storytelling in various industries. - **Candid-relationship-portraiture:** Documenting genuine and authentic relationships between humans and animals can disrupt the traditional concept of portrait photography in the creative industry. - **Pet-companionship-innovation:** Exploring innovative products and services that enhance the bond between pets and their owners can lead to disruptive opportunities in the pet care industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Incorporating enduring friendship photography can transform the way photographers capture and tell stories through their work. - **Publishing:** Publishing photography books focused on heartwarming relationships can create a new market segment and attract readers who seek emotional connections. - **Pet Care:** Developing innovative pet products and services that promote companionship and emotional well-being can revolutionize the pet care industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Cat-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofusand.md) - [Cat-Friendly Book Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tails-of-irresistibility.md) - [AI-Enhanced Pet Adoption Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics.md) - [Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofusand-1.md) - [Playful Coffee Merch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand.md) - [Cat-Inspired Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-kawaii.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md)