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Local mascots wrestle in Funabashi, Chiba Pref.

Local mascots wrestle in Funabashi, Chiba Pref.

FUNABASHI, Japan - Local mascot character Melon Bear of Yubari city in Hokkaido Prefecture wrestles with the mascot Funassyi (below), unofficially promoting Funabashi city, Chiba Prefecture, on May 18, 2014, during an event in Funabashi to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the opening of the local wholesale market. About 70 local mascots took part in the event.

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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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