Japanese cat stationmaster "Tama" popular at H.K. book fair

A large photo of "Tama," a cat stationmaster at a private railway station in Wakayama Prefecture, graces the western Japan region's booth at a Hong Kong book fair on July 15, 2015. The calico cat, which died in May, was immensely popular among tourists from abroad as well as at home. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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