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Mokkai-kun

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Mokkai-kun is the mascot of recycling campaigns run by the Ishikawa Prefectural Government. His website is here. Mokkai-kun’s name in Japanese is もっかいくん.

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27 July 2008 at 7:30 am

Elfin

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Elfin is the mascot of the city of Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido prefecture. A website is here. Elfin’s name in Japanese is エルフィン.

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26 July 2008 at 7:30 pm

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Inappi-

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Inappi- is the mascot of the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of Inazawa City, Aichi prefecture. A profile is here. Inappi-‘s name in Japanese is いなッピー.

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23 July 2008 at 7:30 am

Ikkun

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Ikkun is the mascot of the campaign to encourage citizens to vote in elections in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa prefecture. He has seven tentacles to represent the seven districts of Kawasaki. Ikkun’s name in Japanese is イックン.

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21 July 2008 at 7:30 pm

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Sankakuyamabei

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Sankakuyamabei is the mascot of the Regional Development Division of Nishi-ku ward in Sapporo City, Hokkaido. A website is here. Sankakuyamabei’s name in Japanese is さんかくやまべェ.

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15 July 2008 at 7:30 pm

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Dokko-chan

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Dokko-chan is the mascot of the city of Fukuchiyama, Kyoto prefecture. A small web page is here. Dokko-chan’s name in Japanese is ドッコちゃん.

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13 July 2008 at 7:30 am

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Hiwa-chan

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Hiwa-chan is the mascot of Hiwa-cho town, Hiroshima prefecture. A small website is here. Hiwa-chan’s name in Japanese is ヒワちゃん.

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8 July 2008 at 7:30 pm

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Nikonikodai-chan

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Nikonikodai-chan is the mascot of a campaign to draw attention to the local specialities of Nara prefecture. A small profile is here. Nikonikodai-chan’s name in Japanese is にこにこだいちゃん.

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7 July 2008 at 7:30 pm

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Shirasu-chan

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Shirasu-chan is the mascot of Kobe City Fire Bureau’s fire prevention campaign. He dislikes eating grilled fish. Shirasu-chan’s profile is here. His name in Japanese is しらすちゃん.

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4 July 2008 at 7:30 pm

Leefinkle

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Leefinkle is the mascot of Fukushima prefectural government’s recycyling campaign. A small website is here. His name in Japanese is リーフィンクル.

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2 July 2008 at 7:30 pm

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Eco-kun

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Eco-kun is the mascot of the Shikoku Bureau of Economy, Trade & Industry’s February 2008 energy and ecology campaign. He wants to protect the global environment. Eco-kun’s profile is here. His name in Japanese is エコくん。.

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1 July 2008 at 7:30 am

Momocchi

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Momocchi is the mascot of Okayama prefecture. His design is based on the character of Momotaro, who features in a local legend. Momocchi’s profile is here and a series of exercise videos are here. His name in Japanese is ももっち.

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29 June 2008 at 7:30 pm

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Minacchi

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Minacchi is the mascot of Yokohama City’s Minami ward, Kanagawa prefecture. 62 mascot designs were received from members of the public when the council invited suggestions in October 2003. Minacchi’s profile is here. Her name in Japanese is みなっち.

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29 June 2008 at 7:30 am

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Ippyo-kun

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Ippyo-kun is the mascot of Kagawa prefectural government’s campaign to encourage citizens to vote. His favorite food is the local Sanuki udon noodles. Ippyo-kun’s profile is here. His name in Japanese is いっぴょう君.

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20 June 2008 at 7:30 am

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Kobaton

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Kobaton is the mascot of Saitama prefecture. His profile is here and a series of guides as to how Kobaton’s design is to be used is here. His name in Japanese is コバトン.

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18 June 2008 at 7:30 pm

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