Archive for the ‘Food and Drink’ Category
Yakko-san
Yakko-san is the mascot of the Daikyu company, which makes a range of noodles and snacks. His name in Japanese is やっこさん.
Otemo-chan
Otemo-chan is the mascot of the Kumamoto prefecture branch of the Japan Confectionery Association. Her blog is here. Otemo-chan’s name in Japanese is おてもちゃん.
Banapy
Banapy is the mascot of the Japan Banana Importers Association. His profile is here. Banapy’s name in Japanese is バナピィ.
Pon-de-Lion and His Sweet Friends
Pon-de-Lion is the mascot of Mister Donut chain of donut and coffee shops. A website for Pon-de-Lion and His Sweet Friends is here. His name in Japanese is ポン・デ・ライオン.
Bekotan
Bekotan is the mascot of the Beef Producers’ Co-operative in the city of Kazuno, Akita prefecture. His name in Japanese is ベコタン.
Kyoro-chan
Kyoro-chan is the mascot of the Morinaga confectionery company. His fan club website is here. Kyoro-chan’s name in Japanese is キョロちゃん.
Perorin
Perorin is the mascot of the Oishii Yamagata (Delicious Yamagata) campaign to promote the food produce of Yamagata prefecture. A small web page is here. His name in Japanese is ペロリン.
Torimo
Torimo is the mascot of the Beef Olympics fair, held in October 2007 in Tottori prefecture. 6706 members of the public suggested names for the character to the organising committee. There is some Torimo merchandise here. His name in Japanese is とりモー.
PoriPori-kun
PoriPori-kun is the mascot of the Soka Senbei brand of osenbei rice crackers from the city of Soka, Saitama prefecture. His name in Japanese is パリポリくん.