Japanese Mascots

JM.com Special - Ehime #5: E-mori-kun

Posted in Events, JM.com Special - Ehime by Japanese Mascots on June 25th, 2008

E-mori-kun is the mascot of the 32nd Japan Arboricultural Festival, to be held in Ehime prefecture in October 2008. A small web page is here. E-mori-kun’s name in Japanese is E~もりくん.

JM.com Special - Ehime #4: Mikapon and Shiropon

Posted in Corporate and Retail, JM.com Special - Ehime by Japanese Mascots on June 22nd, 2008

Mikapon and Shiropon are the mascots of the Machizukuri Matsuyama company, Ehime prefecture. Mikapon’s name in Japanese is みかポン. Shiropon’s name in Japanese is しろポン.

JM.com Special - Ehime #3: Koshiro-chan

Posted in JM.com Special - Ehime, Misc Organisations by Japanese Mascots on June 19th, 2008

Koshiro-chan is the mascot of the Ehime Children’s Playground. Her website is here. Koshiro-chan’s name in Japanese is コシロちゃん.

JM.com Special - Ehime #2: Mamoru-kun

Posted in Emergency Services, JM.com Special - Ehime by Japanese Mascots on June 16th, 2008

Mamoru-kun is the mascot of the Ehime Prefectural Police Force. His profile can be seen here, along with those of sub-characters An-chan and Shin-chan. Mamoru-kun’s name in Japanese is まもるくん.

JM.com Special - Ehime #1: Yoshida-kun and Tamako-chan

Posted in JM.com Special - Ehime, Local Government by Japanese Mascots on June 14th, 2008

Yoshida-kun and Tamako-chan are the mascots of the city of Uwajima, Ehime prefecture. Their profile is here. Yoshida-kun’s name in Japanese is 吉田君. Tamako-chan’s name in Japanese is たまこちゃん.