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The Station Masters of Japan

January 19, 2016January 11, 2016 by Adrea

Japan has an undeniable love affair with the cats. From Catfes to cat-informed merchandise, to say the country is crazy about the animal is an understatement. And this fascination extends to their transportation system, as well.

Nitama is sworn in as Stationmaster Cat

January 19, 2016August 25, 2015 by Karen Harrison Binette

Tama’s successor Nitama has been sworn in as Stationmaster Cat at Kishi train station in Kinokawa, Japan.

Japan Mourns Tama the Stationmaster Cat

June 29, 2015 by Karen Harrison Binette

Thousands of people from around the world bid an emotional farewell to Tama, the famed and beloved Stationmaster cat, at her funeral in Japan on June 28.