Japanese Mascots

Yakko-san is the mascot of the Daikyu company, which makes a range of noodles and snacks. His name in Japanese is やっこさん.

Otemo-chan is the mascot of the Kumamoto prefecture branch of the Japan Confectionery Association. Her blog is here. Otemo-chan’s name in Japanese is おてもちゃん.

Himeka is the mascot of the National Confectionery Exposition 2008, to be held in Himeji, Hyogo prefecture. His profile is here. There is some merchandise here and here. Himeka’s name in Japanese is ひめか.

Banapy is the mascot of the Japan Banana Importers Association. His profile is here. Banapy’s name in Japanese is バナピィ.

Pon-de-Lion is the mascot of Mister Donut chain of donut and coffee shops. A website for Pon-de-Lion and His Sweet Friends is here. His name in Japanese is ポン・デ・ライオン.

Bekotan is the mascot of the Beef Producers’ Co-operative in the city of Kazuno, Akita prefecture. His name in Japanese is ベコタン.

Kyoro-chan is the mascot of the Morinaga confectionery company. His fan club website is here. Kyoro-chan’s name in Japanese is キョロちゃん.

Perorin is the mascot of the Oishii Yamagata (Delicious Yamagata) campaign to promote the food produce of Yamagata prefecture. A small web page is here. His name in Japanese is ペロリン.

Torimo is the mascot of the Beef Olympics fair, held in October 2007 in Tottori prefecture. 6706 members of the public suggested names for the character to the organising committee. There is some Torimo merchandise here. His name in Japanese is とりモー.

Cheese-kun is the mascot of Pizza Hut Japan. He likes soccer and eating delicious food. His profile is here and wallpapers can be downloaded from here. Cheese-kun is in the bottom left-hand corner of the picture below, underneath the other members of his family. His name in Japanese is チーズくん.

PoriPori-kun is the mascot of the Soka Senbei brand of osenbei rice crackers from the city of Soka, Saitama prefecture. His name in Japanese is パリポリくん.