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The Yomiuri Shimbun PR mascots from various areas gather during an opening event for the World Character Summit in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, on Saturday.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
20:58 JST, November 13, 2023
A total of 155 characters from Japan and overseas gathered in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, for the 12th World Character Summit, a PR mascot event, promoting each area’s special products and tourist attractions.
Mujinamon from Hanyu and Sanomaru from Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, were among 151 Japanese characters that appeared at the event held on Saturday and Sunday. Four characters from the United States, Belgium and Hong Kong, including Honuppi from Hawaii, also entertained visitors.
