Do cats in Japan say Nyan?

Have you ever heard of the phrase 'Nyan' being attributed to cats in Japan? It's a sound that's often used in anime and manga to represent the meowing of cats, but does it actually reflect how cats in Japan sound in real life? I'm curious to know if this is a cultural stereotype or if there's some truth behind it. After all, languages and dialects can vary greatly from place to place, so it's not entirely implausible that cats in Japan might have a distinct vocalization. Can you shed some light on this matter?