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"If you happen to travel around rural Japan by rail, there’s a chance you’ll
encounter a cat stationmaster. Japan has a few remarkable local train lines
where a friendly feline will see your train out in the morning or greet you as
you pass through the ticket gate.
Japan’s aging population directly led to the emergence of the cat
stationmaster, driven by economic challenges in rural areas as young people
move to larger cities for school and work. However, kawaii (cute) culture
influences everything in the country, from advertising and politics to tourism.
Therefore, a marriage between cute cats and regional revitalization quickly
materialized.
The country sometimes has a shaky track record regarding animal welfare.
Fortunately, local residents and station staff care for these feline workers
exceptionally well. Today, we highlight three cats who climbed to the top of
the train station hierarchy."
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
