Sanjuro (cat)
Sanjūrō | |
|---|---|
| Cat Lord of Bitchu Matsuyama Castle | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 16, 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Residence | Bitchū Matsuyama Castle |
| Awards | Services to Okayama tourism |
Sanjūrō (さんじゅーろー) is an orange and white male cat who serves as the lord of Bitchū Matsuyama Castle in Takahashi, Okayama, Japan. He was discovered on the castle grounds following the 2018 Japan floods. His friendliness toward staff and guests led to his formal adoption as lord of the castle on December 16, 2018. His presence increased tourism to the castle, and he has been used to draw tourists to Takahashi as a whole.