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Fujimaru-kun, an energetic pink dog with Mt. Fuji on his forehead and ears, is the mascot for Fuji Sakae Pachinko and Slot Machines in Nagoya City, Japan.
Kanpu-kun, a jolly wind fairy with a windmill on his head, is the mascot of Hirao, a town in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Takoyaki-chan, the mascot of the Osaka Care Workers Association, has hair that resembles the local dish takoyaki (octopus balls).
Nondy, a 69-year-old alien who likes smiles and marshmallows, is the mascot of the JSNDI (Japanese Society for Non-Destructive Inspection) who inspect machines without damaging them. His special skill is a non-destructive wink.
Inoton, a white wild boar/mountain god with a pumpkin body and fluffy head, is the mascot of Tōon City, Japan.
Konomin, a fairy who has traveled back in time from a golden town in the future, is the farming mascot for Hiraizumi, Japan, and is shaped like “H” for Hiraizumi, with a mouth which spells “JA” (Japan Agricultural Co-operative).
Parabbit was the mascot when the Winter Paralympics were held in Japan in 1998.
Pinto-Chan the pink tiger is the mascot for Tokyo’s House Plaza real estate.
This is Eco-chan-san-chan, who has two faces. The environmental mascot for Sanjo City, Japan, he’s an “S” for Sanjo, with two arrow arms to represent recycling.
Manabee, a bee with three antennae, is Japan’s mascot for lifelong learning, encouraging people of all ages to enjoy learning new things anytime, anywhere.