Putting an anime twist on the traditional Japanese celebration, with adorable character details.
Panda Kopanda
- Japan
- (anime • cute • Donguri Kyowakoku • Ghibli • Hayao Miyazaki • Japanese New Year • kagami mochi • merchandise • new year • Panda Kopanda • Panda! Go Panda! • plushies • shop • Studio Ghibli • tradition)
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