Kirk here with news about the prefecture’s plans to use Kumamon to rebuild the local tourist industry:
“Kumamon-themed attractions have sprung up across the prefecture, including a park next to an international cruise ship terminal with dozens of bear statues. The prefecture will subsidize the cost of developing other projects. In the city of Kumamoto, events will be held frequently at the central train station, airport and other locations to give visitors the chance to interact with the mascot.”
