Kumamon Gets Over 3,700 New Year's Greeting Cards; Delivered from 12 Countries, Regions

The Yomiuri Shimbun
11:53 JST,
January 7, 2026
KUMAMOTO — Kumamon, a popular mascot character tasked with promoting Kumamoto Prefecture, has received more than 3,700 New Year’s greeting cards for 2026, including some from overseas.
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