Archive for the ‘Local Government’ Category
Mokkai-kun
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.
Elfin
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.
Inappi-
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.
Ikkun
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.
Sankakuyamabei
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.
Dokko-chan
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.
Hiwa-chan
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.
Nikonikodai-chan
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.
Shirasu-chan
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.
Leefinkle
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.
Eco-kun
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。.
Minacchi
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.
Ippyo-kun
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.