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Tag: Mascots

World

Paraguay Loves Mickey, the Cartoon Mouse. Disney Doesn’t.

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024Laurence Blair and María Magdalena ArréllagaComments Off on Paraguay Loves Mickey, the Cartoon Mouse. Disney Doesn’t.

Mickey, a homegrown food-packaging company, is famous for facing down Disney in Paraguay’s Supreme Court. As the family business turns 90, why is it still so popular?

World

Where Is All the Bing Dwen Dwen Memorabilia in China?

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022KEITH BRADSHERComments Off on Where Is All the Bing Dwen Dwen Memorabilia in China?

Olympics memorabilia has become an unexpected hit in China, and none more so than a plush stuffed panda that is the mascot of the Beijing Games.

World

The Olympic Mascots Aren’t Winning Any Medals

July 27, 2021July 29, 2021Mike Ives and Hikari HidaComments Off on The Olympic Mascots Aren’t Winning Any Medals

In Japan, mascots typically play a major role in branding campaigns. But Miraitowa and Someity have been a subdued presence at the very event they were made for.

World

A Lost Dog’s Brief Stint as Brazil’s Presidential Mascot

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020ERNESTO LONDOÑOComments Off on A Lost Dog’s Brief Stint as Brazil’s Presidential Mascot

A white dog, found near the presidential palace, soon became the presidential mascot, and an Instagram star. But his brief brush with fame came to a quick end — though a happy one.

World

Violent Japanese Mascot That Tickled John Oliver Is Suspended by Twitter

May 17, 2019MIKE IVESComments Off on Violent Japanese Mascot That Tickled John Oliver Is Suspended by Twitter

The mascot Chiitan, modeled on a real-life otter, drew notoriety for violent stunts that delighted social media users and the HBO comedian.

World

A Rogue Mascot Causes Headaches for a Japanese City

January 22, 2019MIKE IVESComments Off on A Rogue Mascot Causes Headaches for a Japanese City

Chiitan, an unauthorized mascot for the city of Susaki, raised eyebrows with its non-child-friendly stunts, like swinging a weed whacker and tipping over a car.

Headlines

What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election

October 3, 2025Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno

Sarah Mullally Is Named as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025MARK LANDLER

‘Czech Trump’ Andrej Babis Is Poised to Return as Prime Minister in Elections

October 3, 2025Lara Jakes

She Speaks Trump’s Language: Meet Ukraine’s New Prime Minister

October 3, 2025CONSTANT MEHEUT

Is South Korea’s ‘Buddhistcore’ Aesthetic a Fad or a Spiritual Awakening?

October 3, 2025Yan Zhuang, Seung-ku Lee and Woohae Cho

Police Accidentally Shot and Killed a Victim During Manchester Terrorist Attack

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025Lizzie Dearden

Flights Are Briefly Halted at Munich Airport After Drone Sightings

October 2, 2025October 3, 2025DANIEL VICTOR

Flights Halted at Munich Airport After Drone Sightings

October 2, 2025DANIEL VICTOR

Texas Megachurch Pastor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse

October 2, 2025Jin Yu Young and Alexandra E. Petri

The attack in Manchester comes amid a rising wave of antisemitism.

October 2, 2025MARK LANDLER
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