World : Cat Stationmaster Gives Hope To Struggling Japan Railway To Draw Visitors
CHIBA (Japan), Aug 30 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- A cat stationmaster at a local Japanese train station is drawing fans and boosting merchandise sales as the struggling railway operator banks on the feline's popularity to help attract more tourists, Kyodo News reported.
In Choshi, Japan, a cat has become the unlikely hero for a struggling railway operator. Chiba Prefecture's Nakanocho Station welcomed a cat named Nakano-san after she was rescued last October. Though thin and suffering from a cold, the feline gradually recovered and proved to be a valuable addition to the station's staff. Nakano-san officially began her duties as a stationmaster in May, working about once a week due to the summer heat.
Her arrival has drawn fans eager for photos and videos of the adorable feline, sparking a boost in merchandise sales and attracting more tourists to the area. Remi Magami, Nakano-san's secretary, expressed hope that the cat would encourage people to visit Choshi, calling her "like a relative's child" and noting her curiosity, affection, and playfulness.
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