What’s the story behind the running boy mascot in Japan?

What’s the story behind the running boy mascot in Japan?

“Emotional parking boy that can be used every day” is missing one vital thing. One of the great things about taking a stroll in Japan is all the cute street art you’ll encounter, with storefronts, buildings and signboards filled with colourful messages, and in many cases, some cute manga-style characters as well. What you see will vary depending on what part of the country you’re in, and if you find yourself in Tokushima, on the island of Shikok…