Japan's Heian period is arguably known for two things above all else: artistic achievement and political manuevering, both being pasttimes enjoyed by members of the imperial court. And there was one cat in particular who struggled until he was second only to the emperor: Fujiwara no Michizane!
Tap. Tap. Tap.
Toca, toca, toca.
Bate. Bate. Bate.