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Domo, the official mascot of NHK World Comes to JapanFest!

JapanFest is a great cultural experience for the whole family! Sep. 17-18 at the Infinite Energy Center. Festival, kids, Japan

Come take a photo with our special friend, the adorable monster Domo at JapanFest!

Domo, the official mascot of NHK World, the international, English-language broadcasting service of NHK will be joining us for festivities and fun as JapanFest celebrates its 30th anniversary!

Here are some interesting facts you may not know about our furry friend:

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• Domo was hatched from an egg

• He’s a chubby monster with a pure heart

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• He loves watching TV

• He’s a bit of a daydreamer which can sometimes get him into hot water.

Come and meet Domo at the NHK World Booth!

JapanFest takes place Sep. 17: 10am-6pm, Sep. 18: 10am-5pm at the Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097

Purchase tickets in advance from the website and skip the lines! Tickets are $10. Children age six or younger are free.

No pets other than guide dogs are allowed inside the convention center. For more information, call 404-842-0736 or visit www.japanfest.org.

Sponsors:

Platinum-Delta Air Lines; Gold-Aflac Incorporated; The Coca-Cola Company; Silver-FisherBroyles, LLP; Kumon North America, Inc; TV Japan/NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc; WSB-TV Channel 2; Bronze-American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Power Equipment Division; Georgia Asian Times; Georgia Power; LeafFilterTM; Miura America Co. Ltd; MomoCon LLC; Petitte Engineering LLC; PriceWaterhouse Coopers; Sapporo USA, Inc; OQTA Inc; Temple University, Japan Campus; TOTO USA Inc; Fuji-Dexerials America Corporation; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; Inside Gwinnett Magazine; Panasonic Automotive Systems, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A; Sakura-Atlanta Parent Magazine; Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC; Ernst & Young LLP; Global Atlanta; Gwinnett Daily Post; Holiday Inn Gwinnett Center; Creative Loafing; Honda Precision Parts of Georgia, LLC; KPMG; Toppan Printing Co. Ltd; Ume-Atlanta Braves, Machida Family of Duluth; Other Contributors-Consulate General of Japan; Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership; Kennesaw State University; Chopstix for Charity, NAAAP Atlanta Chapter

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