The True Story of the TAMA Cat that Made Japan Cry
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2024
- Tama a calico cat was born in Kinokawa; on April 29, 1999, and grew up with a group of stray cats who lived near Kishi Station. They were regularly fed by passengers and by Toshiko Koyama. the informal manager of the station at the time.
Tama rose to fame as a station master and operations officer at Kishi Station, on the Kishigawa Line in Kinokawa in Japan. she died on 22 June 2015.
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True Story: TAMA the Cat that Made Japan Cry
Storia vera: TAMA il gatto che fece piangere il Giappone
Wahre Geschichte: TAMA, die Katze, die Japan zum Weinen brachte
Born in the streets. Got a job without an education. Successful career with multiple promotions. Adored by the people. Shrined as a deity. This cat had a more epic and glorious life than 99% of the human population!!! XDDD
Yes exact, you really made me laugh.
But its reality
😂true😂😛😛
True 😂😂
Rip lovely neko ❤❤❤
@@abhishekmohanty3350 Rip lovely TAMA
She is very patient to wear that hat.
Maybe she had no choice.
or she loved it.
who can know?
@@leokoki2024 It definitely looks like she didn't love it.
What you just said might be true. who knows? but she had no choice. sometimes humans are cruel in their love
@@TawnyC_ What you just said might be true. who knows? but she had no choice. sometimes humans are cruel in their love
@@leokoki2024 it's kinda like collars, they never like it, but they'll used to it sooner or later.
at least they didn't put costume on Tama everyday.
The Japanese can be emotional when showing gratitude. Humanity can be like that too.
it's true, people don't seem to like each other in their ways of loving or showing their love towards others
Oh trust me if it's a stray cat no one will give 2 shits. Just like everywhere else in the world , if you're special, you will be treated differently.
@@blancdespair7678 I think Tama was special.
Stray cats are also Taken Care of by a good personne
@@blancdespair7678 Maybe as you say,
I take care of street cats, I give them food and water and care too.
I do it voluntarily
:(
Truly, they worthy of such adoration. I know this story. That cat changed the financial landscape. Thank you Japan for recognising the contribution she made to the Station fortunes. They treated her with love and respect.
She was lucky.
I also hope luck to the other cats in the world
@@leokoki2024very well said .. all other cats around the world also need love and effection.. rip tamma.. you gorgeous girl
@@surpawar5933 Tama, we love you where you are
😯 😢thank you Japan 🇯🇵 how much you love her and how you respect her I wish all the world could see this beautiful story right now she’s in rainbow 🌈 bridge 🌉 with new friends ❤🐾
韩国虐待猫猫的事情每天上演，一直没有停过，手段非常的残忍、凶残！那些政府机构应该要受谴责，不去管，法律也不严明，让人生气😡🤬！大家可以搜搜、去看看
It might seem silly, a cat surrounded by so many important people.
but doesn't it tell us of the meaning of life itself? Doesn't it tell us of the beautiful empathetic nature of humankind? That we share this world together with other species, and it's ok to take things as lightly and as loving as this beautiful legend of Tama the cat! ❤
life is short and bitter, so a bit of laughs and a shared love for a sweet cat is honestly a wonderful thing!
Thank you little Tama for your service, you've left a most cute memory in the hearts of many! 🫡💓🐈
I can't say more.
you said it all
And, how she repaid the humans ! bringing wealth in tourism
I don't think it's silly when you see how much the economy increased thanks to her. It was not just a cat, she was a symbol to them
Why is it silly? Just because she is a cat and not some stupid human?
@powerfulberry237 Yes, most people in the world would deem it strange or don't have the time to think of the animals. This wouldn't be on the news if it was common behaviour.
It's a beautiful thing, where there's a moment to appreciate more of the happy and unusual things that surround us, life is hard, it keeps us at a stern pace where we forget to look around us and appreciate the little wonderous moments we encounter.
But this cat, with its simple nature, brought a whole station to love it, bringing everyone together, then mourning Tama's loss, along many around the world.
RIP sweet Tama 💓
I love that Japan honored this Elite cat for his/her accomplishments.
That's right, a lucky cat.
TAMA (femele Cat)
@@leokoki2024Nii-Tama is the predecessor to the original Tama. "Nii" translates to "two".
@@JadenYukifan28 Thanks for the information, I really didn't know before that Nii is Two
@LuNu3 stop misgendering them. She identified as they, them.
@@faiga3544 No, it was proven that Tama was a female. She was a Calico, in which that breed is almost always female.
My wife and I were lucky enough to visit Tama in 2013 and took some pictures of her.
We were shocked to hear the announcement that she passed away in 2015.
People around the world travelled there literally just to see her. I wish I have that kind of charisma.
Amazing. Can you please send me the photos of tama that you took in 2013. my mail. rtouzani97@gmail.com
You can have that charisma if you are a cat.......
@@evolution8662 Otherwise?
You can watch my latest video, a story that brought tears all over the world.
Go to my channel
@@evolution8662 not everyone is born to have such a purpose. And not all cats are born the same.
We are 9 years late🤦🏻♂️
But still, I hope you Rest in Peace, Tama the working cat🙏🏻
Me also I hope you Rest in Peace, Tama the supermaster statio
9* years late?
@@angkear6267 yes 9 years After Tama's death
@@angkear6267 thank you for the correction, buddy.
seems like I missunderstood the years😁
There’s Tama II
This is a beautiful story. Animals make life more beautiful. Japanese people gave her great farewell❤
Yes, it's true.
They recognized TAMA's work.
Beautiful little cat. Hardworking and deserving of every promotion. Now she rides the train crossing over the rainbow bridge
How wonderful to have a train named after you that has been running for years.
It's the TAMA Train
@@leokoki2024 Too cute, and well earned 🥰😍! Would love to ride one day 🐈
@@elizabethmacpherson0989 I hope for you
I know exactly how they all feel... A few days after Thanksgiving 2021 I lost my beautiful silver tabby Musya who'd been mine for 14 years. Musya was 19. It's been over two years but I still miss her. I still look over my shoulder for her.
Bless Musya soul in cat heaven🕯️🪽🤍
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my precious calico Sassafras, who I had from the time she was born until she was gone just shy of her 17th birthday. I don't even live in the same place but I still sometimes expect to find her asleep on my bed.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear sweet Musya 😭😿💔
@@ebagentjPlease accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear sweet Sassafras 😭😿💔
You made me cry.
I'm sorry for you.
I think she had a happy life with you.
I hope she rests in peace in heaven
I LOVE JAPAN. I visited Japan in 1986.I was 14 years old, spent 3 weeks travelling everywhere , in Japan. The Japanese people are very honorable and made my visit one I shall never forget. When I boarded my plane to return home , to the United States, I cried so much. The Japanese are so friendly and everybody should visit Japan. I love this story about Tama. The Japanese are a great people.
Thank you very much for these feelings towards Japan.
If I had the opportunity I wouldn't miss traveling to this land of samurai
@@leokoki2024 I walked into many of the temples , in Japan, very old temples... And I immediately felt a spiritual calmness , each temple I visited. I even visited the temple in Nara... Many deer all around, at Nara. Sadly, I actually met, saw a victim of Hiroshima, on the Bullet Train.. the man's face was badly melted , from Hiroshima.. he just smiled at me... Japan, in April( that is when I went.)is very pretty.. all the Cherry Blossoms on the trees.. bursting with pink colors.. Japan is very clean.. no litter anywhere..
Guess you're not black.
@@LITHx8you didn't go again after that first visit?
Japanese people sure do know how to respect and honor. So many people would look at stray cats negatively yet these fine people chose to love and honor them and it all worked out. RIP Tama.
RIP Tama...You are one heck of a special meowmee
Very special and lucky meowme
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Yes, that’s one way of looking at things. yes we can consider this parameter to evaluate a population. I agree
do remember that Hitler was an animal lover and inacted many laws for their wellbeing.
@@ibraheemshuaib8954 I did not know thank you for the info
@@leokoki2024 You're welcome.
- Mahatma Ghandi.
Honorable cat❤❤🎉🎉
Yes, that true, honorable cat
They are all honorable, noble animals, if humans give them a chance
@@laurapearson3370 exactly they are faithful if men take care of them
That's just beautiful, a beautiful cat that has given so much pleasure to people young and old over the years and has served her country, I say why not!
Thanks for the comment.
RIP sweet Tama 🙏🌈🙏 you are so very Loved 🥰 and Missed 🙏. Thank you for sharing Tama 🙏. So very sorry for your loss Japan 🇯🇵 .
Tama remains remembered in the minds of the Japanese
I was crying. It's such a heart-felt story. RIP.
Its life, and Life Is Life.
Tama had a very good life. she didn't suffer, and that's not given to all the cats in the world
I'm sobbing!
@@M-IE like most of us.
@@M-IE Everyone cries once they hear this story of TAMA and HACHI
Rest in peace tama kitty. 😔🙏🌻🐱
we will never forget Tama
I remember learning of Tama AFTER we visited Japan. I don’t know when we’ll get to visit again but I wanna pay respects and see her successor next time. It’s a cute honorary tradition at a train station, very pawsitive for the community 😊
They culture are magic respectable.
Yes, they respect others and do their work carefully.
It is a culture that dates back hundreds or even thousands of years.
Is that why they went on a rampage in WW2 killing millions upon millions of people?
Ma'sha'Allah what a magnificent career Tama had ❤ utmost love & respect from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Also, great love and the greatest respect from the rest of the world for TAMA
Some might find it ridiculous but honoring a life form that provided so much leverage to an individual still the least that a person can do.
Run free in Kitty Paradise Lovely Tama❤
yes, honoring tama is the least thing these fans have done for him.
16 years old. Sad 😢😢😢
I think she had a happy life.
16 is old for a cat
@@cheetahjammerplaysaj591 Yes, that's the equivalent of 80 human years
Same old as my cat passed away . I missed him .
@@tr4ncy99 Je suis vraiment désolé pour ton chat
imagine if this is what humanity was like all the time, caring and admiring the tiniest life, rest in haven tama! send my kitties my hugs and kisses!
Yes, rest in heaven Tama, WE remember you Tama every days
Great story
Thanks a lot for watching
I'm a cat lover, adopt 7 cats, when my pet cat died, i feel like i lost my best friends. Alot of Japanese understand how wonderful this creature is. Thank you Japan.
Little Tama's funeral really made me cry. A beautiful real sweetheart she was who literally served for economical upliftment of her country. Rest in peace. ❤
They love cats in Japan!!!! This is great!! I mean this is the country thar bought to the world the beckoning kitty ❤
the sacred kitten in Japan.
Most Japanese people used to love dogs more, especially since Hachiko being popular back then.
But I really hope they can love other pets too, not only dogs.
This story from Tama is actually make that situation more neutral between dog lovers and cat lovers.
Every kind of pets deserve to be loved, no matter what kind of animal they are.
@@dragulia_venaro It’s well said, human beings love several species of animals, not just dogs and cats.
But these last two species remain the dominant ones.
Rest in peace, Tama ❤
Yes rest in peace at heaven Tama
Amazing feat by Tama. Getting promoted again and again. I have been working for a company for 20 years and don't know how it feels to be promoted...😮
For me, I have only had one promotion in the last 20 years of service.
TAMA,the Legendary Kitty 🐈😸,She has the same name as the Legendary 🥁's,TAMA Drums & TAMA the Cat are Both AWESOME 🤯,🇯🇵💴 is a GREAT place and Japanese 🚄🚅🎎🧧🎐 people are AMAZING!!Thank You for posting🧑💻 this fantastic story!!Great job 💯🧙🏽♂️🤘🏼
Thanks Orien for watching and sharing the video
Thank you very much for these kind words
I have to say, I think I may love Japanese people seeing they appreciate cats.
We love all people who love animals
Thank you very much Tama! You will never be forgotten ❤❤❤
Yes you will Never be forgetten Tama.
Go to my Channel. My last video about HACHIKO made you Cry
Damn, that cat was about 100 times more successful than I could ever dream of.
Like me.
Aww. I remember hearing about her. 😭. I had a cat I named Tamala. I miss her so much
I'm sorry for you, I'm sorry for your cat. I know the feeling, it happened to me a few years ago.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear sweet Tamala 😭😿💔
May all the cats around the world live good life
Honourable Tama pls come back .. we need you .. I have never seen such a talented and successful cat in my life… Tama u r the Superhero ❤ RiP 😢 miss u Tama
We will all miss Tama
That's a beautiful thing our pets are family and deserve this recognition
im happy that how Japan truly care Tama may her soul rest in peace 🕊️
Japan's decency they are the most animal compassionate asians in the world this is proof! Love it God bless them 🙏 💐🪷🌺🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
I too have admiration for these countries.
God bless them
Born a superstar. Live Japan for doing this
Lucky Tama
She had a more fulfilled life than most of Humans ❤✨
Blessed baby 🤍✨
Yes true, You can also watch a true tear-jerking story about a dog named HACHIKO.
czcams.com/video/dKbI2rN3_-k/video.htmlsi=gkobHZ3ItOhDVtrE
Quelle histoire, je n'est jamais entendu parler avant cette vidéo.
Merci beaucoup.
Enjoy and thanks for watching
I just recently lost my 14.5 year old cat last night. He was my world and best friend. Watching this made me feel a bit better. I’m grateful these special cats exist in our lives. ❤
I'm sorry for the loss of your cat.
Special cats exist and will always exist in our lives.
Es muy triste cuando se van🐾🐾💜
I too, am crying for this cat
It's normal for those who have a pure heart.
They crying
What a lovely way to treat animals with dignity ... RIP tama... you were a lucky guy ❤
Yes, a lucky cat , Tama
oh my GOD, I AM IN LOVE! yet another reason to love Japan too. REST IN PEACE, TAMA-SAMA! GOD BLESS!
I heard this word SAMA in the shogun series: formal/ polite honorific suffix
"The Kishi station building was rebuit with a new structure resembling a cats's head"
What a truly remarkable act.
Humans are incredible in the way they love things.
So refined in all those pictures. With great respect to tama.
Yes, great respect for super Master Station TAMA
Beautiful and adorable, hardworking cat ❤
yes, honorable cat TAMA
It made me cry and also the story of the loyal dog who waited ten years for his master to return l cried so much 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks a lot.
Aww. Made me want to cry 😢 I have cats now and there’s so much more to them than people realize
Its sure
I love when animals get the respect they deserve God bless❤
God bless all our animal companions
What a sweet little cat. She touched a lot of hearts on this planet and I'm sure she will touch many hearts in heaven.
I agree with you
Born a week before I was, what a journey lil man. I salute you.
🐈Tama ❤️ #Respect #Japan Thank you to the people who really took a good care of Tama, his Mom and his sister.Hope,and waiting for day when all humans would love all animals equally.
You never really learned how to love if you have not loved an animal
I have two cats and i concider them part of the family
Awe this is so amazingly sweet, let’s remember that she lived a long happy life! ❤ 🐈⬛
I think she was lucky, her sister Chibi and mom Me.
Lovely Tama Calico. Cats gave uss alot of love😘🥰
WE also gave them a lot of love.
Its vice versa.
I'd be crying a lot if I were there, especially I'm more of a cat person than a dog lover. I sad to see this but I'm also happy that they held a funeral for the cat. I think they should build a shrine for them as well so they are remembered over the years
Awww… tama means right or correct in Filipino. Suits his contribution. Love love. Stay happy in heaven and continue to shine up there! 🙏🏼
Yes, rest in peace Tama.
Thanks to go to my Channel to watch my last video about HACHIKO.
But try the not CRY.
Aww, you were loved, dear sweet Tama 😭😿💔
What a wonderful story. ❤
Yes, a memorable Story
WE remember TAMA
Oh my god, I remember seeing the little guardian all the way back then in a TV show….. Knowing that they passed away when you know about them before when they’re still alive is heartbreaking… Hope you’re resting well up there💜
let's hope Tama rests in peace, and looks back to the people they loved him
@@leokoki2024 Mhm true! All the love for Tama💜 Thank you for making this video btw! I wouldn’t know unless I see it :D
@@Izasuki that's the point of reading and seeing to know about other events in other countries
God bless Japan for both the education and civilization levels of its citizens.
Yes, I can say that too
😿😿😿😿😿😿😿😿😿Rest peacefully Tama.... Love from Singapore
Thanks a lot. I was there in Singapore in 2004. I remember Orched Boulevard. mostafa center.....
Beautiful and sad. A lovely tribute.
Beautiful and sad. A lovely tribute.
This made me cry too. I love TAMA! 😭🥺😢
Yes, me too, Tama made me Cry.
But if you watch my last video about HACHIKO, you can't stop crying.
Go to my Channel and watch this video.
@@leokoki2024 I know Hachiko don't make me cry again! 😭😢
All cats are wonderful 🐈⬛💗🐈
Yes, true all cats are Amazing
What a QUEEN 👑
The legendary Tama
Remind me of 3D digital billboard calico cat at shinjuku .
Exactly, I searched the net and I found the sign, the photo of the calico cat and there, also there is a panda and a dog.
Here is the link, thank you very much for the information.
www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/tokyo-now-has-three-3d-billboards-with-cute-realistic-animation
I love japan really have deep emotional with some Animal like dog Haciko and this Cat🥰
This honor should go to all cats, they can be your family best friend your own children, they will never fail to cheer you up and they will always be there when needed.
Yes exactly. They are the best compagnon
Amazing 😮😢 how this kitty 🐱 got all this job done while napping 💤 70% of the time 😮😢
yes, I asked the same question.
Yea, cool she was a mascot, but did she really get to be a real car? Didn't she get to explore, play, hunt? Or just be forced on a pedestal all day. 😥
@@pinkfreud62 Was it exploited by people?
Was she happy?
Is she suffering?
I can't answer?
All I can say and it remains my point of view, is that she was not in that natural place.
@@pinkfreud62 Poor Tama, I'm not the one was sad or not
Oh no =[ RIP Tama
Tama the worker, tama the super Master Station, Amazing cat
japan even can make us cry a river every time the name of the ship are mentioned. it's name is merry.
well said. you can watch my latest video on HACHIKO, a story that made the world cry and not just Japan. go to my channel.
RIP Tama
#Love cats
Yes love cats
Histoire incroyable, elle me rappelle l'histoire de ce chien qui a attendait son maître 12 ans dans une station du train en japan aussi.
Si tu peux mettre une vidéo sur cette histoire
Oui je connait bien cette histoire, elle est très triste et montre la fédikité de ce chien envers sont maitre.
Je vais voir si je peux faire une video
Hatchi....the most loyal dog in history.
@@naturalroyalflush Yes that's it
My next video will be on HATCHI
All animals including cats are to have the highest respect.
Wow animals also get promoted 🤩🤩🤩🤩 what a total star performer !!!
Those were the gods old days.
Yes, the gods old days
Great content and information
Thank you, you can always see my other videos, it may be interesting for you.
I remember when I was 3 I went to the station and saw her. Rip
You ARE so lucky
You Can also watch an Amazing other Story about HACHIKO the dog who made World Cry.
Go to my Channel to watch this video
I love Tama. Tama will forever be in my dreams❤️
Great 😊💙😺
Thanks for watching and sharing thé vidéo
@@leokoki2024Love Tama and family there 🎩🐈🐾🐾💖🌹Good cat !
@@darlene2483 Yes, it's a wonderful story.
I will never forget it
Cute kitten 😍🪄🐈💙💙💙
Wonderful cat Tama
me having 13cats ... I love cats
ilove all cats let us love them because they are all sweet and heart warming and naughty
my cats gave me tattoos full or scratch but ilove them all
all stray cats became indoor cats ..
i want them all to be happy and loved
13 cats, it must be hard to take care of that number of animals
i dont really like cats that much, but i have all the tespect and admiration in the world for Tama. the best rail worker the world has ever seen. thank you Tama, and thank you Japan for all the love you gave her ❤ rest easy, eternal station master!
Rest in peace Tama, all the World love. You
Respect the CAT !!!!!!!😺
great respect for Tama
❤ 🐈 😻 🐈⬛️ ❤😺 🐈⬛️ 😸 ❤️
Thanks to watch my last video about the dog HACHIKO, but try do not CRY
Animals are way better than human. They dont make bomb to destroy the planet. They are pure. They are the definition of love. I love them specially cats. Cats are phenomenal ❤
Yes, exact
it should come as no surprise that, as in the past, a well loved and respected cat became a god
Yes, in ancient Egypt he became god
❤😊
Thank you for watching and please share the video
I Give Glory to God For creating Such a Cat like this !!! Interesting Story!!
Hoping Tama rests in peace in heaven
@leokoki2024 ,well Since animals don't have a Soul !! I'm pretty sure he is resting in peace!!
@@fernandoscrenci4874 I am sure that all animals rest in peace in paradise.
Not even the same religion.
Tama had a Shinto ceremony, keep your dirty God out of this
If I were a Cat, I would love to be in Japan or Turkey! They love and value Cats there!
I love cats... freaking awesome!!
I also love cats.
I have two cats: Leo and Koki
Nekonomics.
Thank you and please share the video
They shouldn't have insisted on her wearing the hat even when she's old cat ..it would burdern her neck and her head 💀 she would live longer without neck pain without that big ass hat