Photos from open Sources In Japan, a Tama cat died at the age of sixteen, famous for being the head of the railway station in provinces. A magnificent ceremony of farewell was held according to all the canons Shintoism. The deceased animal was elevated to the rank of deity.
In a farewell speech by Mitsunobu Kojima – President of the Railway WER (Wakayama Electric Railway) uttered words Thanks to Tama for her work. Kojima solemnly promised that in July will establish a monument in honor of a wonderful cat. He also said he visited his colleague in the hospital just a day before her death. Then the president of the company wished Tame as soon as possible get better and together celebrate the tenth, anniversary, anniversary of her impeccable service.
According to the Associated Press, Tama has become a universal favorite. after she was appointed eight years ago Chief of the Kisi Peninsula (Wakayama Prefecture). Should say that before that the regional railway line was unprofitable, and a year earlier, the last employee “escaped” from Kisi station.
Three-color tama walking on a platform in a railway uniform cap instantly became a celebrity. To see her Tourists gathered in droves from all over the country. When buying souvenirs, they Thus, they helped to develop local business.
Thanks to Tama, the number of passengers on the Kisigawa line railways increased by sixty thousand, which ensured the local economy grew one billion yen (almost half a billion rubles). For outstanding achievements, Tama in 2013 was nominated for high position, she took the place of vice president of WER.
After her death, a cat named Nitama. The “king” is dead. Long live the new “king”!
By the way, this is not an isolated case when cats occupy quite high positions (even for a person), for example, in the USA on Alaska, the mayor of Talkitini is a cat nicknamed (or already name?) Stubbs.
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