{
  "id": 4428075,
  "title": "Cat stationmaster gives hope to struggling Japan railway to draw visitors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/cat-stationmaster-gives-hope-to-struggling-japan-railway-to-draw",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T13:30:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260830/p2g/00m/0na/038000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "CHIBA, Japan (Kyodo) -- A cat stationmaster at a local Japanese train station is drawing fans and boosting merchandise sales as the struggling railway",
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Cat Stationmaster Gives Hope To Struggling Japan Railway To Draw Visitors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/world-cat-stationmaster-gives-hope-to-struggling-japan-railway-to",
        "published": "2026-08-30T09:11:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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