Japan has a fascination with mascots, and there are thousands of them representing everything from cities to prisons.

Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto in 1999, is a popular manga and anime series that follows the adventures of a young ninja as he strives to become the strongest ninja in his village.

Toyama is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its beautiful scenery, historic sites, and glass art.