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In which country did a cat work as a stationmaster and attract many new clients?

In 2006, a Japanese railway company in Wakayama Prefecture hired part-time caretakers for small stations in order to optimize costs.

One of the new employees took care of several stray cats, and soon one of them, named Tama, was officially appointed as the stationmaster. Her main duty was to greet passengers in a branded cap, and the news of this significantly increased their flow.

It was estimated that Tama's appointment contributed over a billion yen to the local economy. For these accomplishments, Tama was promoted to CEO and served with the company until her death in 2015.

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