Handmade 'Kumamon' teddy by Steiff on display in Japan

Handmade 'Kumamon' teddy by Steiff on display in Japan

KUMAMOTO, Japan - A special "Kumamon" teddy bear, handmade from plush at German high-end teddy bear manufacturer Steiff Co., is displayed at Kumamon Square in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 22, 2014. Kumamon is Kumamoto Prefecture's mascot character for promoting its tourism and local products.

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  • ILEA001206977
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  • 2014/9/20 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2014 Kyodo News
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