Japan's latest mascot is a flying drone puppy

What a cute little flying doggo.

The Japanese town of Oji — in Nara, south of Japan — has introduced a flying drone puppy as its official mascot.

Yukimaru, which is powered by a quadcopter, has debuted in a promotional video about the town, in which he buzzes serenely through its attractions such as the Daruma Temple, the Yamato River and Mount Myojin:

In the video, Yukimaru also passes the burial spot of its namesake: the pet dog of 7th century royal Prince Shōtoku: 

Yukimaru also chases after a jogger on the banks of the Yamato River: Read more...