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The moment you step inside Fukuro no Mori (owl’s forest), about 20 birds of prey shoot a look at you.

It feels awkward to attract all the attention of the raptors casting a curious gaze at the visitor, but there is also a little bit of loneliness when they look away.

Located near JR Hiratsuka Station in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Fukuro no Mori is one of an increasing number of owl cafes across Japan. It is run by Masao Yano, 65, a longtime raptor breeder who affectionately raises all the birds on display in the cafe from eggs.

“They think they are humans, so they aren’t afraid of us,” Yano said.

His favorite, a Mackinder's eagle-owl named Macky, gives a reply by making the “tu-whit, tu-whoo” sound when its name is called.

Guests can have an owl perched on the arm or shoulder. The use of flash is strictly prohibited, but they can also take pictures of the birds.

The cafe boasts more than a dozen varieties of raptors including the Eurasia eagle-owl, which is one of the largest species of owl with a wingspan of about 1 meter, and the little owl of about 15 to 20 centimeters.

Fukuro no Mori is open from noon to 7 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.

Visit the official website at (http://www.hukurounomori.com/).