Tokyo (AFP) - Representing everything from prisons to safe sex, Japan has literally thousands of mascots, ranging from the uber-cute to the frankly disturbing.
As Tokyo 2020 organisers unveil the mascot for the games on Wednesday, here are five of the most weird and wonderful mascots from the country that brought you Hello Kitty and Pokemon.
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