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. Tama was the first, ever, station master for the Japanese Railway system. Her story mimics that of many celebrities, from a harsh, even cruel … [Read more...] about The Station Masters of Japan
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Nitama is sworn in as Stationmaster Cat
Tama's successor Nitama has been sworn in as Stationmaster Cat at Kishi train station in Kinokawa, Japan. Tama the Stationmaster Cat was much beloved and known worldwide, and was credited with rescuing the fortunes of a failing railway line after his appointment as stationmaster to the rural Kishi railway station at Kinokawa, in Wakayama Prefecture several years ago. Tama … [Read more...] about Nitama is sworn in as Stationmaster Cat
Japan Mourns Tama the Stationmaster Cat
. Thousands of people from around the world bid an emotional farewell to Tama, the famed and beloved Stationmaster cat, at her funeral in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan on June 28. About 3,000 people attended the Shinto ceremony at Kishi Station, where the former stray street cat served as stationmaster, to pay their respects to the 16 year old calico who died of … [Read more...] about Japan Mourns Tama the Stationmaster Cat