Kumamoto celebrates birthday of its mascot "Kumamon"

Kumamoto celebrates birthday of its mascot "Kumamon"

Kumamoto Gov. Ikuo Kabashima delivers a speech in Japan's southwestern city of Kumamoto on March 12, 2015, during a birthday ceremony for "Kumamon," the prefecture's popular black bear mascot. According the prefecture, the age of Kumamon is kept secret. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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