Japanese Mascots

Yamapyon is the mascot of the Tosa Yamauchi Family Treasury and Archives, Kochi prefecture. A profile is here. Yamapyon’s name in Japanese is やまぴょん.

Muton is the mascot of the Ongakumachi (”Music Town”) area of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa prefecture, which includes Kawasaki Symphony Hall. A website is here, some merchandise is here and wallpapers, screen savers and other downloads are here. Muton’s name in Japanese is ミュートン.

O-chan is the mascot of the Wanpark beauty spot in Odate, Akita prefecture. He is a bear. A small website is here. O-chan’s name in Japanese is 大ちゃん.

Gobi is the mascot of the Shinjiko Nature Museum, Shimane prefecture. His name comes from “gobius”, the Latin word for “fish” and some merchandise is here. Gobi’s name in Japanese is ゴビィ.

Nyanmage is the mascot of the Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura theme park, Hokkaido. His name in Japanese is ニャンまげ.

Peririn and Ogurin are the mascots of the Tourism Association of Yokosuka City, Kanagawa prefecture. Peririn’s design is based on the appearance of Commodore Matthew Perry, who landed in Yokosuka in July 1853. Their profile is here. Peririn’s name in Japanese is ペリリン. Ogurin’s name in Japanese is オグリン.

Hantama-kun is the mascot of the Hunter Mountain Yuri Park, Shiobara, Tochigi prefecture. His profile is here. Hantama-kun’s name in Japanese is ハンタマくん.

Piroro and Pororo are the mascots of the Tottori Hanakairou flower garden, Tottori prefecture. Their blog is here. Piroro’s name in Japanese is ピロロ. Pororo’s name in Japanese is ポロロ.

Hari- is the mascot of the Municipal Fruit and Flower Park in the city of Kobe, Hyogo prefecture. He is a pure and gentle boy. Hari-’s profile is here. His name in Japanese is ハリー.

Akabee is the mascot of the tourist information service in the city of Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima prefecture. He has good eyesight because his eyes are so large. Akabee’s profile is here. His name in Japanese is あかべぇ.

Saruku-chan is the mascot of Nagasaki Saruku, a campaign devised by Nagasaki Tourist Information Office to encourage visitors to walk around the historical parts of their city. Her profile is here. Saruku-chan’s name in Japanese is さるくちゃん.

Hapitan is the mascot of the Children’s Plaza in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka prefecture. The character’s name was chosen from 129 suggestions received from members of the public. His profile is here. Hapitan’s name in Japanese is はぴたん.

Gohanjawan is the mascot of the Gohan Museum (Rice Museum) at the Tokyo International Forum. His profile is here, along with that of several other of the museum’s characters. Some merchandise is here and there are three wallpapers here. Gohanjawan’s name in Japanese is ごはんぢゃワン.

Kachinta is the mascot of the Toei Movie Land theme park, Kyoto. He has a weakness for young ladies. Kachinta’s profile is here. His name in Japanese is かちん太.

Fu-ta-kun is the mascot of the Fukuoka Tower visitor attraction. He was introduced to the public for the first time on 01 May 2008, when the tower announced details of its twentieth anniversary celebrations. Fu-ta-kun’s name in Japanese is フータくん.