Kumamon visits quake-hit children’s school to spread cheer
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-08-17 19:27 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education, Asia, Natural Disasters, World News, Asia Pacific
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HIKAWA, KUMAMOTO PREF. – Kumamon, the popular mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, met with children at an elementary school on Sunday, after a powerful earthquake struck there late last month, giving them a brief moment of relief in the aftermath of the temblor.
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