Comments on: Stationmaster cat boosts local economy by ¥1.1 billion

By: Arcsis’s Blog » たま (Tama) - Kishi Stationmaster

Arcsis’s Blog » たま (Tama) - Kishi Stationmaster — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:03:23 +0000

[...] was bestowed upon Tama in recognition of his service to the Wakayama Electric Railroad and the 1.1 billion yen she has brought to the local economy (and because her station, Kishi, is also the Japanese word for [...]

By: more japanese wackiness « col’s blog

more japanese wackiness « col’s blog — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:08:19 +0000

[...] 8, 2008 · No Comments monkey waiters, cat train conductors, and plant bloggers. gotta love [...]

By: Inu

Inu — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:19:57 +0000

Aww… I’m an aminal lover. (I’m male)

By: ShortWoman» Blog Archive » Survey Says!

ShortWoman» Blog Archive » Survey Says! — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:48:14 +0000

[...] end in an electoral tie (remember that when you vote for a Representative in Congress, ok?); and Stationmaster Tama is still a cat, but he’s driving tourism to his local Eki (train station). I suppose he actually runs the [...]

By: economic bailout: kitteh style « col’s blog

economic bailout: kitteh style « col’s blog — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:10:37 +0000

[...] October 6, 2008 · No Comments Stationmaster cat boosts local economy by ¥1.1 billion [...]

By: wgold

wgold — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:04:02 +0000

Looks like the stationmaster has got himself some subordinates now.
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By: Tama the million dollar stationmaster cat | YeinJee's Asian News

Tama the million dollar stationmaster cat | YeinJee's Asian News — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:49:45 +0000

[...] The company isn’t the only one benefiting financially from Tama’s charm though; one expert actually claims that the mascot’s popularity has boosted the local economy by ¥1.1 billion (~USD10 million) via the extra train passengers, Tama’s merchandises and other tourists’ activities [more on Japanprobe] [...]

By: Mary A.

Mary A. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:34:11 +0000

Maybe we should do the sane here in the U.S. for Amtrak.

By: kabocha

kabocha — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:29:04 +0000

10 million bucks? I wish my cat would do that for me…… stupid cat.

By: VonSkippy

VonSkippy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:25:32 +0000

Wow, with Professor’s Miyamoto amazing ability to pull completely non-substantiated numbers out of his ass (1.1 BILLION YEN), he should apply for a job in the American Mortgage industry.

By: Carol Ann

Carol Ann — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:27:41 +0000

Wall Street is in dire need of Tama’s services right now. I am sure she can do a much better job than all those disgraced millionaire CEO’s who almost brought down the US economy. Did I hear an offer from Goldman Sachs??? She is one cute and calculating kitty. We love that Tama in the Caribbean too!!

By: RB

RB — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:03:25 +0000

oh about 10 years

By: Grinz

Grinz — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:10:39 +0000

hmm, I wonder how much you could get if you kidnaped the cat and held it for ransom?

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:22:19 +0000

Those cats look piiiiissed.