
National Nov 6, 2015
City withdraws controversial 'ama' divers mascot
by Tomohiro Osaki
The city of Shima in Mie Prefecture has scrapped its endorsement of a controversial mascot slammed by some locals as overly sexual and demeaning to local ama divers. The move, announced Thursday, came after the city, slated to host next year's Group of Seven summit, ...