The retired racehorse sanctuary in Hokkaido is home to legends like Meisho Doto. There, Meto is winning the hearts of many fans, including this photojournalist.
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Umamusume’s popularity is partly because it faithfully recreates scenes of real-world horses and races, while adding “what-if” stories for players to imagine other outcomes.