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Japanese Prison Mascot

Chill December 8, 2013

Japanese Prison Mascot

Japan loves its mascots.
So much so that if you look around, you may find organizations that you wouldn’t think would have one.
Like a prison.
Seriously.
Up in Hokkaido, the city of Asahikawa has one of the more infamous prisons in the country. Not necessarily violent, but certainly not pleasant. They decided they need a publicity makeover.
Enter, Katakkurichan….

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