Using a large collection of near-infrared spectra (2.5-5.4 {mu}m) of Galactic HII regions and HII region-like objects, we perform a systematic investigation of astronomical polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) features. Thirty-six objects were observed using the infrared camera on board the AKARI satellite as a part of a director's time program. In addition to the well known 3.3-3.6 {mu}m features, most spectra show a relatively weak emission feature at 5.22 {mu}m with sufficient signal-to-noise ratios, which we identify as the PAH 5.25 {mu}m band (previously reported).

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