Over 200 local mascots from across Japan gather in Shiga Pref.

Over 200 local mascots from across Japan gather in Shiga Pref.

Bear-like popular mascot character Kumamon (C) of Kumamoto Prefecture and three dog-shaped Miyazaki-ken characters representing Miyazaki Prefecture appear on the stage during a gathering of local mascots in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2015. Over 200 local mascots from 43 of Japan's 47 prefectures took part in the annual event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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