From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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4.4 • 5.9K Ratings
🗓️ 21 June 2025
⏱️ 81 minutes
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In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. (originally published 7/9/2024)
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