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By Makoto Furuno and Tomonori Arima / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
19:58 JST,
March 31, 2025
KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot Kumamon celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2010 debut in March. Kumamon is one of Japan’s most beloved characters for regional promotion. The prefecture is now working toward attracting fans from overseas.
