Saturday, 29 August 2015

Japanese railway station replaces much-loved station master cat

A Japanese railway station famous for its stationmaster cat has appointed another feline as its replacement.
The station's previous cat, Tama, was mourned at a lavish funeral after she died from heart failure in June having patrolled Kishi station, south-west of Osaka, for eight years.
Tama quietly patrolled the station dressed in a custom-made cap and uniform and became a popular mascot who attracted tourists from across Japan.
The new cat — reportedly named Nitama — will take over where its much-loved predecessor left off.
The station hopes the new cat will continue to bring more visitors to the struggling local railway.
Female cat "Tama" wearing a stationmaster's cap at a Japanese train stationPHOTO: Tama, who wore a custom-made cap, and uniform became a popular mascot for the Kishi station in Japan.

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