The popular “pear fairy” cartoon mascot Funassyi held its first press conference with the foreign media in Tokyo on Thursday, saying its unlikely path to success is a symbol of the country’s admiration of perseverance in the face of adversity. The unofficial mascot of the city of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, vowed to expand its activities […]
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