Popular local mascots form team to promote tsunami disaster prevention

Popular local mascots form team to promote tsunami disaster prevention

Popular local mascot characters strike a pose with disaster management state minister Eriko Yamatani at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2015, to announce the launch of their team to promote awareness among the public to prevent and prepare for tsunami disasters. (From L) Shinjo-kun representing Susaki in Kochi Prefecture; Chicchai Ossan of Amagasaki in Hyogo Prefecture; Funasshi of Funahashi, Chiba Prefecture; Yamatani; Kumamon of Kumamoto Prefecture; and Kii-chan of Wakayama Prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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