Torako

Torako is known for her tiger-striped hair, which makes her stand out right away. Her look reflects her strong and unique personality.

Torako is an expert in water sprinkling and takes great pride in her work.

Once she decides on something, she follows it with all her heart and never gives up.

She is also easygoing and calm around her friends.

Torako cares about helping others and is always looking for new ways to problem-solve.

Torako started as a member of the Kagoshima City Tram 500 series (car number 512).

She switched from her original purpose to a water-sprinkling car to help her sister trains that were suffering because of volcanic ash from Sakurajima.

Torako is highly skilled in sprinkling water, which helps keep the area clean from volcanic ash.

She is always searching for new methods to deal with ash problems, including creative recycling ideas.

Becoming the Water-Sprinkling Expert

Torako’s sisters faced lots of trouble from falling volcano ash.

She changed her function to a water-sprinkling car, hoping to help her sisters by cleaning and reducing the ash around them.

The Nickname “Torako”

From the very start, people noticed her unique hair, colored like tiger stripes.

Because of this, she was simply called “Torako,” which became her known and loved nickname.

Seeking Recycling Ideas with Goats

Torako is always thinking of ways to reuse volcano ash.

She hears about a place called “The Kuma River with Goats” in Asagiri Town, Kumamoto, where goats help with recycling.

Wanting to learn more, she decides to record her journey and find new helpful ideas for her city.

• Torako changed her job from a train to a water-sprinkling car to help her friends.
• Her name comes from her tiger-striped hair.