Japan Expo in Paris

PARIS, France - Kumamon (L) and Hikonyan, the official mascots representing Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture and Hikone City, respectively, take part in Japan Expo in Paris on July 4, 2013. The event introducing Japanese pop culture is one of the largest of its kind in the world.

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