Gunma-chan wins local mascot contest

TOKONAME, Japan - An event is held in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2014, to announce the results of an annual local mascot popularity contest. Gunma prefectural mascot Gunma-chan (5th from R) won the contest.

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