Mascots attend promotional event for central Japan region

Mascots attend promotional event for central Japan region

Apple-bear mascot Arukuma (L) and black bear mascot Kumamon hold hands at a promotional event in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on June 19, 2015. Arukuma called on people to visit Shinshu, the central Japanese region famous for apple production. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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