Japan has more than 200 prefectures, mascots but more than 5,000, these mascots can be more than just cute so simple, but also shoulder to enhance the popularity of the city's responsibility. Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan is due to the popularity of the mascot bear Kumamoto bear, and has become a famous tourist attraction.
In addition to Kumamoto Bear, there are many other cute mascots in Japan, how many do you know?
Shizuoka Prefecture - FUJIPPI
FUJIPPI
Shizuoka Prefecture is home to the symbol of Japan, Mount Fuji. The majestic and beautiful Mount Fuji has had an immeasurable impact on the Japanese people in terms of culture and art. Fujippi, the mascot of Shizuoka Prefecture, is based on the image of Mount Fuji.
Fujippi's name is derived from Mount Fuji and the words "happiness", "peace", and "people". The blue color of the body represents the color of Suruga Bay, and the jumping hips represent the first letter of Shizuoka Prefecture, "し". Its shoe size is 37.76 centimeters, which is exactly the same four digits as the height of Mount Fuji, 3776 meters.
Fukuoka Prefecture - Eco Pig
Eco Pig
Fukuoka Prefecture is a prefecture in the northern part of the Kyushu region of Japan, and the Eco Pig is not only the mascot of Fukuoka Prefecture, but also the Minister of Hiroshima. The Eco-Pig is a mascot for "Fukuoka Prefecture Earth Warming Countermeasures Promotion Character", so it has a strong sense of environmental protection. strong> Baby Gunma
Gunma Prefecture has been a land closely associated with horses since ancient times, and has been called "Gunma" since the beginning of the Nara Era, meaning a place where horses are in large numbers.
The mascot of Gunma, "Gunma Baby", is as popular as Kumamoto Bear on the Internet. As the Minister of Public Relations of Gunma Prefecture, Baby Gunma is working hard to let more people know about the charms of Gunma Prefecture.
Okinawa - Xiao Zhen
Xiao Zhen
Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau mascot Xiao Zhen is an inquisitive girl who loves the outdoors.
As the self-proclaimed 4th Miss Okinawa, she is busy promoting Okinawa's tourism ! Okinawa is my hometown," she says. She loves eating delicious food and when she's happy, she dances the local Japanese Kachashii dance oh.
Nagasaki Prefecture - Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Nagasaki Prefecture's mascot, Cheerleader, is a spirited sportsman dressed in a gymnastic uniform featuring the Nagasaki prefectural bird of prey, the Mandarin Duck, which is known for its love. The mascot of Nagasaki Prefecture is a spirited sportsman who wears a gymnastic outfit themed on the Nagasaki Prefectural bird known for its love, the mandarin duck.
As Captain of the Nagasaki Cheer Team, Cheerleader flies all over Nagasaki to introduce the charms of Nagasaki to the world.
Little Red Bull is an original character created to publicize Japan's Fukushima Prefecture to China. The prototype "Little Red Bull" is a folk toy from the Aizu district of Fukushima Prefecture, and comes from a red bull that is said to have been able to dispel epidemics during the Heian Period.
The "Senryo box" and "rice bag" that Little Red Bull often carries are said to "ward off evil spirits". The image of "Little Red Bull" also implies the Chinese symbols of "Fat Choy" and "Fortune", which hopefully bring wealth and happiness to everyone.
Fukuoka, Gunma, Okinawa, Nagasaki, and Fukushima
These five cute mascots
will be coming to the scene of the Japan Excellence Festival
to meet with you,
Which mascot are you looking forward to the most?
Which mascot are you most excited about?