Hyogo: Dragon Mascot Delights Locals with Occasional Appearances around Temple

TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — From time to time, visitors to Kiyoshikojin Seichoji temple, or the road leading to it, in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, will encounter a strange sight: a dragon. But it’s nothing to be afraid of. Its name is Sanpo-ryu (Walking dragon). The mascot has been quietly but steadily growing in popularity.