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Japan's Fukui Prefecture unveils dinosaur mascots

FUKUI, Japan - The Fukui prefectural government in western Japan unveils its three official mascots with a motif of dinosaurs -- (from L) "Sautan," "Rapto" and "Titchy" -- on Feb. 14, 2014, becoming Japan's last prefecture to come up with an official character. Many dinosaur fossils have been found in the prefecture on the coast of the Sea of Japan.

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World Cup commemorative stamps to be sold in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows postage stamps commemorating the 2002 World Cup finals, which will go on sale at post offices across Japan from May 31 to June 28. The government said April 20 that a total of 30 million stamps will be available for 90 yen apiece, which includes a 10 yen donation for the soccer event to be co-hosted by Japan and South Korea. The stamps, available in three designs, feature the official mascots of the World Cup.

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Mascots announced for 2002 World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese and South Korean organizers for the 2002 World Cup on Dec. 1 simultaneously announce in Tokyo and Seoul the official mascots for soccer's premier event -- three computer-generated, three-dimensional creatures. Soccer's world governing body FIFA hopes the trio will become the popular face of the tournament in 2002. A short animation reel depicts the three as endeavoring to create a special atmosphere for the World Cup finals.

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Voting to pick Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic mascots

Students prepare to vote at an elementary school in Tokyo on Dec. 11, 2017, to select which of the three pairs of candidate characters will become the official mascots for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Voting to pick Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic mascots

Students prepare to vote at an elementary school in Tokyo on Dec. 11, 2017, to select which of the three pairs of candidate characters will become the official mascots for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Voting to pick Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic mascots

Students vote at an elementary school in Tokyo on Dec. 11, 2017, to select which of the three pairs of candidate characters will become the official mascots for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kids begin voting to pick Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic mascots

A teacher at an elementary school in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, leads her class in discussion on Dec. 11, 2017, on which of the three pairs of candidate characters they will vote for to become the official mascots for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Voting by school children began the same day, with classes at eligible elementary schools across Japan able to cast one ballot each. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kids begin voting to pick Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic mascots

A teacher at an elementary school in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, leads her class in discussion on Dec. 11, 2017, on which of the three pairs of candidate characters they will vote for to become the official mascots for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Voting by school children began the same day, with classes at eligible elementary schools across Japan able to cast one ballot each. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kids begin voting to pick Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic mascots

Pupils at an elementary school in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, engage in discussion on Dec. 11, 2017, on which of the three pairs of candidate characters they will vote for to become the official mascots for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Voting by school children began the same day, with classes at eligible elementary schools across Japan able to cast one ballot each. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kids begin voting to pick Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic mascots

Pupils at an elementary school in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, engage in discussion on Dec. 11, 2017, on which of the three pairs of candidate characters they will vote for to become the official mascots for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Voting by school children began the same day, with classes at eligible elementary schools across Japan able to cast one ballot each. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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3 mascot entries shortlisted for 2020 Tokyo Games

A panel examining entries for the official mascots of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics holds a meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2017. Three mascot entries were shortlisted by the panel ahead of a final selection vote in elementary school classrooms across Japan from December. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mascots announced for 2002 World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese and South Korean organizers for the 2002 World Cup on Dec. 1 simultaneously announce in Tokyo and Seoul the official mascots for soccer's premier event -- three computer-generated, three-dimensional creatures. Soccer's world governing body FIFA hopes the trio will become the popular face of the tournament in 2002. A short animation reel depicts the three as endeavoring to create a special atmosphere for the World Cup finals.