Challenges of bankrupt city continue

Challenges of bankrupt city continue

Photo taken May 8, 2016, in the northern Japan city of Yubari shows its "melon bear" mascot surrounded by children. The bankrupt municipality is working to raise the profile of the Yubari melon, a local specialty, as part of efforts to reconstruct itself. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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