The image of Jizo, a jovial bald headed monk, is found throughout Buddhist temples all over Japan, and sometimes seen by themselves on the side of a road or forest path. Jizo is said to be the protector of children, and many parents who have lost a child through abortion, miscarriage or tragedy will appeal to…
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Mascots
We all have memories of beloved characters we took photos with as kids from Disneyland or perhaps our favorite sports team, but Japan takes the mascot craze to a whole new realm. Many cities and towns allocate a budget for designing and promoting a mascot image, including hiring someone to attend city events in a…
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