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Yontama Takes Over as Kishi Station's New Feline Chief

1/8/2026

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On January 7, 2026, Yontama the calico cat became the third feline stationmaster at Kishi Station on Wakayama Electric Railway Co.'s Kishigawa Line.
The tradition began nearly two decades ago with Tama's 2007 appointment, which boosted tourism and helped the railway recover financially.
During the ceremony, Yontama's apprentice Rokutama was introduced.
Nitama, Yontama's predecessor, died in November and was named honorary stationmaster.

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On January 7, 2026, Yontama the calico cat became the third feline stationmaster at Kishi Station on Wakayama Electric Railway Co.'s Kishigawa Line.
The tradition began nearly two decades ago with Tama's 2007 appointment, which boosted tourism and helped the railway recover financially.
During the ceremony, Yontama's apprentice Rokutama was introduced.
Nitama, Yontama's predecessor, died in November and was named honorary stationmaster.