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Strawng Horse Brings in Tourists to City in Gunma Pref.

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

17:01 JST, December 3, 2025

A giant straw horse — next year’s Chinese zodiac animal — is attracting tourists at Takuminosato, a roadside rest station in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture. The straw has just been replaced, allowing visitors to enjoy the horse’s lively expression.

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