Barysan, the official local mascot of Imabari city, Ehime Prefecture is seen on the podium after winning the first place in annual local 'Yuru Chara' Grand Prix 2012 on November 25, 2012 in Hanyu, Saitama, Japan. Yuru Chara, abbreviation of 'Yurui (unserious or relaxing)' and 'Character', are mascots of local governments and companies.
{"Image ImageDescription": "HANYU, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 25:     Barysan, the official local mascot of Imabari city, Ehime Prefecture is seen on the podium after winning the first place in annual local 'Yuru Chara' Grand Prix 2012 on November 25, 2012 in Hanyu, Saitama, Japan. Yuru Chara, abbreviation of 'Yurui (unserious or relaxing)' and 'Character', are mascots of local governments and companies.  (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2012 The Asahi Shimbun"}