Japan's Tama Train is Adorably Cat Themed

Stationmaster Tama is 16 years old and has been in charge of the Kishi Station in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan since 2008. She's also a cat.

Wakayama Dentetsu, the city where the station is located, loves the furry professional, and even decorated a train in her honor. Called the Tama Train, it was specially painted with cartoons of her likeness. The themed train has recently gotten an upgrade and now features giant cat ears, whiskers, and a stationmaster hat. The inside is air-conditioned and has some pretty funky furniture: The chairs are shaped like cats and the couches have fun feline patterns. There is even an elaborate cage for when the stationmaster wishes to ride the train (when she's not there, a cardboard drawing of her fills her space).

たま電車に揺られて和歌山市へ、いざ。 pic.twitter.com/9CZYWe7bJI
— おーさん@003 (@ooosan_003) April 11, 2015

【5/30和歌山旅行たま電車③】たま電車は2両編成。シートも色んなパターンがあって、どこに座ろうか迷うくらい(*≧∀≦*) 木でできた吊革も、三毛猫に因んで三色になってる♪ ホントはもっと写真撮ったけどupするのはこれくらいで(笑) pic.twitter.com/ccyxlXlw7T
— ゆう@にゃんこ情報局 (@YMoon56) May 31, 2015

[h/t: RocketNews24.com]