Kumamon, the official mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, makes a surprise appearance at a ceremony on Friday to mark the final trading day of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Kumamon came to show gratitude for support following a series of powerful earthquakes that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture in April. (Satoko Kawasaki photo) #kumamon #kumamoto #TSE #newyears #くまモン #熊本 #東証

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