'Kumamon' character-related sales hit record 64 bil. yen in 2014

The Kumamoto prefectural government's bear-like "Kumamon" mascot character is shown in this undated photo. The prefecture in southwestern Japan announced on March 6, 2015, that Kumamon-related sales of goods and food reached at least 64.32 billion yen in 2014, a record annual high and up 40 percent from the previous year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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