I was living in Japan when the competition to nominate the most popular mascot was launched. I remember thinking to myself that it was so silly of the Japanese to get themselves worked up over something so kiddish. Needless to say, I didn’t put in a single vote for Kumamon, Kumamoto’s mascot.
Thankfully, Kumamon didn’t need my votes because it was crowned Japan’s number 1 mascot eventually. Kumamon has become synonymous with Kumamoto. It travels overseas regularly to promote Kumamoto as a tourist destination. Its brand name is probably worth millions; its range of merchandise prompts people to turn in their wallets and purses. I am not too proud to say that I have asked my mother-in-law to purchase Kumamon underwear for me before haha.
So, when I spotted Kumamon at Kumamoto Zoo, of course I felt motivated to take an obligatory spot.
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Nice pet, I had never seen that pet, it looks very good.
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Maybe it will come to your part of the world some day!
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It looks the happiest Mascot. You've written so much about Kumamoto. Is it your wife's home there?
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Yes, my wife’s hometown!
I’m spreading the message well!
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I think I have seen this in Taiwan, too.
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I’m not surprised.
I think Taiwan has its own mascots too, but they are kinda ugly in my biased opinion haha
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Im a fan of the suika penguin.
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