Office Cat Boosts Morale at an Ishikawa Logistics Firm

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At transport company Nissho, it's part of the daily routine for Fuku the cat to wander across desks or settle into her favorite chair. She can be a bit mischievous, but the calm and comfort she brings to the office has a noticeable effect — lifting spirits and boosting everyone's productivity.

*Fuku proudly takes center stage as the mascot for the company's 50th anniversary commemorative goods — Kawakita Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. (©Sankei by Shuji Ozaki)*

Celebrating 50 Years with Fuku

Based in Kawakita Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nissho recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, the company created various promotional items — with Fuku naturally taking center stage. Employees even wear shirts embroidered with her image, adding to the office’s warm and friendly atmosphere.

*Fuku is also featured on employees' shirts — Kawakita Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. (©Sankei by Shuji Ozaki)*

In the middle of the office stands a cat tower, where I found Fuku napping on the top tier. I greeted her with a quick "Nice to meet you" and snapped a photo.

She woke up with a big yawn and glanced around, almost as if checking on her coworkers' progress. The affectionate way the employees looked back at her was full of warmth.

*Fuku on her cat tower. (©Sankei by Shuji Ozaki)*

A Gentle Company Culture

President Yunosuke Otani described the company this way: "There's none of the rough atmosphere you often find in this [logistics] industry. That's all thanks to Fuku," he said with a gentle smile.

*Fuku lives a healthy and happy life despite losing her right front paw. (©Sankei by Shuji Ozaki)*

When I asked Chairman Tsukasa Ishihara for a photo with Fuku, she curled up inside a document case by the desk. "This is her usual spot," the chairman chuckled.

*Fuku often takes over a box intended for documents on Chairman Tsukasa Ishihara's desk — Kawakita Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. (©Sankei by Shuji Ozaki)*

*President Yunosuke Otani and Fuku — Kawakita Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. (©Sankei by Shuji Ozaki)*

Throughout the shoot, the staff watched over Fuku and me with warm smiles the whole time.

You can catch glimpses of Fuku's everyday life on Nissho's official Instagram (@nissho_1974). Executive Director Ayumi Shimizu, who keeps the closest eye on her, has captured moments that first-time visitors like me simply couldn't.

As a true cat fan, I promised myself that next time I visit, I'll get closer to Fuku and capture the spoiled side of her that she only shows to the employees.