Fujiya opens 'Peko-chan' museum in Tokyo's Ginza

Fujiya opens 'Peko-chan' museum in Tokyo's Ginza

TOKYO, Japan - ''Peko-chan'' mascot dolls are displayed at a temporary museum that confectioner Fujiya Co. opened in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on Aug. 24. Fujiya launched the event ahead of the 60th anniversary of its creation and the centennial of the establishment of the company next year.

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