Tama the station cat dies, is elevated to goddess
A lavish funeral has been held for a Japanese cat which became an international star when she was made a station master in western Japan.
Tama, which was made a railway official eight years ago, was credited with putting the rail firm back on track financially after drawing in thousands of tourists.
Her custom-made cap and jacket made her a familiar sight at Kishi station.
The 16-year-old cat died of heart failure on 22 June.
Dozens of company officials and thousands of fans turned out for Tama’s Shinto-style funeral on Sunday, where she was elevated to the status of a goddess.
Tama the station cat dies at the BBC.
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