Japanese company introduces cute enema mascot
Published in Weird News
(UPI) A Japanese pharmaceutical company has introduced a large, pink, penguin-like character as a mascot for its enemas.
Tokyo-based Ichijiku Pharmaceutical Co. introduced its new mascot Kan-chan, that resembles a giant home enema kit with blushing cheeks, yellow feet and a smiling beak.
"I'm planning to go to many places in the future," Kan-chan said in the introductory tweet.
Kan-chan's name is derived from the "kancho," the Japanese word for enema.
Ichijiku Pharmaceutical held a contest to select its new mascot, and selected Kan-Chan due to its cute face and resemblance to the company's products.
The company claims that Kan-Chan is just a penguin and the enema-like cap on her head is merely a hair accessory.
In addition to the mascot costume, Kan-Chan's likeness appears in promotional cartoons and as a plush toy.
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