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Michael, a sumo wrestling grain of rice, is a mascot from Nakadomari, a town in Aomori, Japan.
Neera, a frog from outer space with magical powers to make your dreams come true, is the mascot of Nirasaki City, Japan.
The Tokyo Olympic mascot, Miraitowa, and Paralympic mascot, Someity, appear to have merged into one character, Miraity.
Hashibou, a kappa (water imp) who wears a persimmon as a Beatles-style haircut, is the mascot of Hashimoto City, Japan.
Topasu, an octopus with a snorkel, is a mascot from Hakodate, Japan.
Tokimekirin, a jolly pink giraffe who loves K-pop, is the mascot for Japan’s Korean entertainment channel, KNTV.
Kinopy, a mascot from the forests of Wakayama, Japan, was born when the mountain god breathed a soul into a tree seedling.
Ekibe, a giant drooling baseball with a radio antenna on his head, is the mascot for the Japanese radio show, Excite Baseball.
Gin No Sara sushi delivery has sushi/sheep mascots named Sushi-bu.
Tacchan, a small, cheerful bird with peanut pants and a mountain hat, is the mascot of Ie village in Okinawa.