Mascots

February 3, 2026

Chikuwan of Hinagu: The Coolest Hot-Spring Mascot You’ve Never Met (Yet)

January 28, 2026

Barysan: The Towel-Wearing Bird That Accidentally Became One of Japan’s Smartest City Brands

January 28, 2026

Sanomaro: The Ramen Samurai Who Became Sano City’s Cultural Icon

January 27, 2026

Mikyan: The Citrus Heart of Ehime

January 26, 2026

Lerch-san: The Unlikely Mascot Who Made Niigata Japan’s Snow Capital

January 25, 2026

Melon Kuma: Yūbari’s Savage Mascot That Turned Cute Culture Upside Down

January 24, 2026

Kumamon: The History, Stats, and Guide to Japan's Billion Dollar Bear Mascot

January 23, 2026

Hikonyan Guide: The Samurai Cat Behind Hikone's Tourism Boom

January 22, 2026

Fukka-chan: The Gentle Green Mascot of Fukaya City, Japan

January 21, 2026

Kagawa’s Udon Obsession: Meet Udonnoww, the Noodle-Brained Mascot of Sanuki

January 20, 2026

Why Gunma-chan Works: The Design, Strategy, and Story Behind the Mascot

January 19, 2026

Tochisuke: The "Storehouse Fairy" Defining Tochigi City

January 15, 2026

Meet Arukuma: Nagano’s Award-Winning Apple Bear Mascot