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Kumamon mascot writes in calligraphy

Kumamon, the official mascot of Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, writes in calligraphy at a press conference in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Nov. 6, 2023, to promote tourist spots in Kumamoto. (Kyodo)

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Totoro at nuclear power PR facility

IWAKI, Japan - A stuffed toy of Totoro is used to promote electricity conservation at a public relations facility for nuclear power plants in the town of Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, on Aug. 19, 2010. Studio Ghibli, known for releasing animated films featuring environmental issues, decided to withdraw a Ghibli character shop from the facility.

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Israeli Embassy in Tokyo releases anime to PR Israel

TOKYO, Japan - Images of characters that appear in online anime series the Embassy of Israel in Japan created to promote the country are shown in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2014, with the embassy's mascot character "Shalom-chan" (L).

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Akita Pref. unveils new PR character inspired by folklore

Akita Gov. Norihisa Satake unveils at his office in Akita city on Aug. 29, 2015, his prefecture's new mascot character for public relations activities, inspired by the traditional "namahage" festival featuring a demon-like character based on folklore. The prefecture is inviting the public to propose a name for the new mascot. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo