Japanese Mascots

Honorin is the mascot of the Ogaki Gas Group, Gifu prefecture. A small profile is here. Honorin’s name in Japanese is ほのりん.

Dokko-chan is the mascot of the city of Fukuchiyama, Kyoto prefecture. A small web page is here. Dokko-chan’s name in Japanese is ドッコちゃん.

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.

Kyoppi- is the mascot of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Force. His name incorporates the “Kyo-” of Kyoto and the “p” of Police and People. Kyoppi’s profile is here. His name in Japanese is キョッピー.

Kyaffy is the mascot of the 2008 National Sports and Recreation Festival, being held in October in Shiga prefecture. His diary is here. Kyaffy’s name in Japanese is キャッフィー.

Hacchi- is the mascot of the Ohmi-Hachiman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shiga prefecture. His profile is here. Hacchi-’s name in Japanese is ハッチー.

Kurin-chan is the main mascot of the sewerage system in Sapporo City, Hokkaido. He is pictured here surrounded by the four sub-characters, who include Dr Pipe. A small website is here. Kurin-chan’s name in Japanese is クリンちゃん.

Yamamoto-san is the mascot of the Kagoshima Yomiuri TV station. He likes playing golf and his best round is 102. Yamamoto-san’s website is here. His name in Japanese is 山本さん.

Kohei-kun is the mascot of the Hyogo Prefectural Police Force. His profile is here. Kohei-kun’s name in Japanese is こうへいくん.

Hiwa-chan is the mascot of Hiwa-cho town, Hiroshima prefecture. A small website is here. Hiwa-chan’s name in Japanese is ヒワちゃん.

Tsukemaru-kun is the mascot of the Tokyo Metropolitan Association of Small Businesses. A small profile is here. His name in Japanese is つけ丸くん.

Nikonikodai-chan is the mascot of a campaign to draw attention to the local specialities of Nara prefecture. A small profile is here. Nikonikodai-chan’s name in Japanese is にこにこだいちゃん.

Bunkakki- is the mascot of the National Cultural Festival, held in 2000 in Hiroshima. His design incorporates oysters and a maple leaf, both of which are associated with the Hiroshima area. Bunkakki-’s profile is here. His name in Japanese is ブンカッキー.

Miya-chan is the new mascot of Omiya Ardija soccer club. She is the girlfriend of existing mascot Ardy-kun and is pictured with him below. Miya-chan’s profile is here. Her name in Japanese is ミーヤちゃん.

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.