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Fun Link Friday: Power Rankings of Japan’s Mascots

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Paula

Mascots are one of the most well-known aspects of Japan’s cute culture. Everyone from local governments to giant corporations battles it out for the affections of the public through the likability and charisma of their mascots. But as the Japan … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Yuru Character Grand Prix 2011

Posted on November 11, 2011 by LM

Thanks to Super Awesome Happy Fun Time with Sean and Alice for the tip-off! Japan is famous for its cute mascots, which represent everything from companies to blood banks to local attractions. The NTT Town Page (タウンページ協賛) is currently running … Continue reading →

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