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1 of 7A 41-year-old man going by the name of Chibatman, a portmanteau of his city Chiba and Batman, has taken to the streets of Chiba, Japan to deliver smiles instead of fighting crime.Yuya Shino—Reuters -
2 of 7Chibatman puts on make-up as he dresses up before going on the road.Yuya Shino—Reuters -
3 of 7Chibatman poses in his room.Yuya Shino—Reuters -
4 of 7Chibatman rides his "Chibatpod," a three-wheeled motorcycle.Yuya Shino—Reuters -
5 of 7The "Chibatpod" was inspired from the "Batpod" featured in the Dark Knight Trology.Yuya Shino—Reuters -
6 of 7People take pictures of Chibatman in Chiba.Yuya Shino—Reuters -
7 of 7A woman carrying a crying child poses for pictures next to Chibatman.Yuya Shino—Reuters
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