Easy Japanese news in translation: JR East unveils three candidates for new Suica mascot
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) on September 8 unveiled three candidates to replace the "Penguin," the mascot of the "Suica" IC card used for trains
On September 8, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) introduced three potential new mascots to replace the current penguin icon for its Suica IC card. The options are a squirrel, a rabbit, and an animal-free character. Japanese readers can vote on the choices via a dedicated website until September 23. The poll results are set to be revealed on November 18.
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