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In Japan, The Pokemon Company has an array of different Pokemon costumes for various events. Pikachu ones are common, Eevee, Slowpoke, and even Alolan Sandslash have their own designs. But now, ahead ...
Hello Kitty may be Japan’s reigning queen of cuteness, but she is far from the only mascot with mass appeal. Japan has long mastered the art of crafting endearing characters that walk the line between ...
Pokemon has a slew of top-notch mascots under its control, and fans know few can stand up to Pikachu. The iconic pocket monster has ruled the franchise as its go-to Pokemon for decades now, but it ...
The Hutchinson News: Japan is so crazy about mascots that 'fluffy toilet character' is a real job
TAMA, JAPAN - When Michiyuki Arano was between jobs as a chef two years ago, he decided to take a trial lesson at the Choko Group Mascot Actors' School here, just outside Tokyo. For $60, he put on a ...
Japan is so crazy about mascots that 'fluffy toilet character' is a real job