Ep. 3 - Yuru Chara (Japanese Mascot Characters)

Yuru Chara are Japanese Mascot Characters that promote regions, organizations, or events. Typically designed to be cute, there mascots are created to foster a sense of community.  They often reflect where they are from in very interesting ways and make appearances at festivals and other events.  They are beloved figures in Japan.  Japan Reach - Reaching the Japanese people one relationship at a time.  www.japanreach.org