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JR East Suica's Penguin to Retire at End of FY2026; Baton to be Passed to New Character

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

17:04 JST, November 11, 2025

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced Tuesday that the penguin mascot beloved for 25 years as the face of its Suica transit IC card will retire at the end of next fiscal year. The baton will be passed to a new character. Voices expressing regret over parting with the character—whose adorable ap...

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