by Diane "stormyz" B.
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March 3, 2008

Purr-fect station chief brings passengers back

June 12, 2008 04:13 PM EDT
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TOKYO - A money-losing Japanese train company has found the purr-fect pet mascot to draw crowds and bring back business — tabby Tama.

All the 9-year-old female cat does is sit by the entrance of Kishi Station in western Japan, wearing a black uniform cap and posing for photos for the tourists who are now flocking in droves from across the nation.


 

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Comments: 16

sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Jun 12, 2008, 4:23pm EDT
Thanks for the link!
Charlene C. Jun 12, 2008, 4:24pm EDT
Thanks!
Rose H. Jun 12, 2008, 4:26pm EDT
Neat - thanks.
jennifer b. Jun 12, 2008, 4:27pm EDT
That is a great idea!
Rose H. Jun 12, 2008, 4:27pm EDT
Oh, I just looked that kind of kitty with these markings is considered lucky!
Beth O. Jun 12, 2008, 4:35pm EDT
Aww ... how sweet!
Sassy Cat Jun 12, 2008, 4:38pm EDT
That's a great story!
Susan S. Jun 12, 2008, 4:47pm EDT
Great story, thanks!
Judith S. Jun 12, 2008, 5:46pm EDT
That is just too cute.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jun 12, 2008, 6:31pm EDT
In the spirit of trying to help everyone get triple points I'm sorry my comment isn't more personal. Ten for you and triple points too!

Thanks so much for posting this to
my group
Mary Ann S. Jun 12, 2008, 6:32pm EDT
Thanks, Great story. Beautiful cat.
Austin Cushing Jun 12, 2008, 8:14pm EDT
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Judy N. Jun 12, 2008, 9:01pm EDT
Thanks for posting to Gatherlicious!
Amy H. Jun 13, 2008, 12:41am EDT
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J R B. Jun 15, 2008, 10:15pm EDT
Cute kitty, thanks for the link.
Mary G. Jul 16, 2008, 1:15am EDT
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