A note from the Kumamoto International Mascot Desk (it’s difficult to type in our costumes): Peko-chan, the mascot of the confectionery company Funiya, has become BFF with Kumamon in order to market Kumamoto agricultural ingredients in their products. And you know that, once you’ve made friends with Peko-chan, you’re moving up in the world. Kumanichi has the details. - William