Mondo Mascots
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My hobby is taking pictures of fun and weird Japanese mascots (and other costumed characters).
Buko-san, the energetic mascot of Yokoze (a town in Saitama Prefecture), is based on Mount Buko (a nearby mountain) and a taiko drum (the symbol of the local festival). He was born on April 5, 1304, at midnight.
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Buko-san, the energetic mascot of Yokoze (a town in Saitama Prefecture), is based on Mount Buko (a nearby mountain) and a taiko drum (the symbol of the local festival). He was born on April 5, 1304, at midnight.
Shirakaba-chan is a white birch tree from the town of Sakuho in Nagano, Japan.
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Shirakaba-chan is a white birch tree from the town of Sakuho in Nagano, Japan.
Potekuma and Pumeru-chan, potato-bear hybrids, are the mascots of Chichibu City.
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Potekuma and Pumeru-chan, potato-bear hybrids, are the mascots of Chichibu City.
Terumaru, a bright young lightbulb and the mascot of the Tokyu Denki electric company, trapped in a door yesterday:
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Terumaru, a bright young lightbulb and the mascot of the Tokyu Denki electric company, trapped in a door yesterday:
Momo and Noah, who dress as owls, and Panki the panda are mascots from Hong Kong. They came to the World Character summit in Hanyu City.
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Momo and Noah, who dress as owls, and Panki the panda are mascots from Hong Kong. They came to the World Character summit in Hanyu City.
Gyoda Mamekichi, a sentient green soybean, is the mascot for Gyoda City.
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Gyoda Mamekichi, a sentient green soybean, is the mascot for Gyoda City.
Myusy, a festive sea slug, is a mascot for the coastal town of Hayama, in Kanagawa Prefecture. Myusy supports beach cleanups and activities to protect the marine environment.
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Myusy, a festive sea slug, is a mascot for the coastal town of Hayama, in Kanagawa Prefecture. Myusy supports beach cleanups and activities to protect the marine environment.
Fujipyon, a pink bunny whose head is shaped like Mt. Fuji, is a mascot from Fujikawaguchiko, a town in Yamanashi, Japan.
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Fujipyon, a pink bunny whose head is shaped like Mt. Fuji, is a mascot from Fujikawaguchiko, a town in Yamanashi, Japan.
10-year-old Fu-chan and his 60-year-old grandfather, Ji-chan, are the mascots for drugstore chain Seims.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
10-year-old Fu-chan and his 60-year-old grandfather, Ji-chan, are the mascots for drugstore chain Seims.
Purple-kun, an energetic purple cyclist, is the mascot for sporting goods chain Murasaki Sports.
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Purple-kun, an energetic purple cyclist, is the mascot for sporting goods chain Murasaki Sports.
Okebamba-kun, a laid-back horse with a golf course on his head, is the PR ambassador for Oketo Town, Hokkaido.
November 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Okebamba-kun, a laid-back horse with a golf course on his head, is the PR ambassador for Oketo Town, Hokkaido.
Assorted mascots
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Assorted mascots
The World Character Summit 2025 in Hanyu City today
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The World Character Summit 2025 in Hanyu City today
Izumin is the mascot for Yokohama City’s Izumi Ward. The blue head represents Izumi’s spring water; the green legs represent the lush greenery; and the purple body represents Izumi’s official flower, the iris.
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Izumin is the mascot for Yokohama City’s Izumi Ward. The blue head represents Izumi’s spring water; the green legs represent the lush greenery; and the purple body represents Izumi’s official flower, the iris.
Shironya is a mysterious white cat who lives in Hiroshima Castle. His ears look like gables and he has a clapboard collar.
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Shironya is a mysterious white cat who lives in Hiroshima Castle. His ears look like gables and he has a clapboard collar.
Sweee the swallow is the mascot for Freee accounting software and has an overwhelming desire to help small businesses.
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Sweee the swallow is the mascot for Freee accounting software and has an overwhelming desire to help small businesses.
Juroku Appurisu, a silly yet reliable squirrel, is the mascot for Juroku (16) Bank’s app. He likes chestnuts, walnuts, and asset management.
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Juroku Appurisu, a silly yet reliable squirrel, is the mascot for Juroku (16) Bank’s app. He likes chestnuts, walnuts, and asset management.
Tanusuke is a tanuki (raccoon dog) and the mascot of Tokuyama chemicals. His treasure is a leaf he found in the forest of Mount Tsukuba. His dream is to make everyone happy with magic. It is said that his tail became striped after he prayed for everyone’s safety.
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Tanusuke is a tanuki (raccoon dog) and the mascot of Tokuyama chemicals. His treasure is a leaf he found in the forest of Mount Tsukuba. His dream is to make everyone happy with magic. It is said that his tail became striped after he prayed for everyone’s safety.
Mackey, the mascot of Matsubara City in Osaka, is a girl born to a pine tree fairy and a rose fairy. She has a kind and cheerful disposition, but as a rose, she also has a thorny side.
November 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Mackey, the mascot of Matsubara City in Osaka, is a girl born to a pine tree fairy and a rose fairy. She has a kind and cheerful disposition, but as a rose, she also has a thorny side.
Banao, a banana-headed boy who loves bananas comes from Kirishima City, Kagoshima, where bananas are grown.
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Banao, a banana-headed boy who loves bananas comes from Kirishima City, Kagoshima, where bananas are grown.
In Japan, tourism to Portland, Oregon, is promoted by a grinning blue monster named Odnarodude. He’s at a Portland artisan event in Jiyugaoka De Aone this weekend.
November 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
In Japan, tourism to Portland, Oregon, is promoted by a grinning blue monster named Odnarodude. He’s at a Portland artisan event in Jiyugaoka De Aone this weekend.
Sharoron the unicorn is the mascot for the Tokyo Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Association. The horn on Sharon’s head has the power to gather and send out useful information.
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Sharoron the unicorn is the mascot for the Tokyo Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Association. The horn on Sharon’s head has the power to gather and send out useful information.
Tashikametan is a turtle who promotes the Labor Standards Bureau. He uses a scope attached to his mask to check employers are being fair. He’s a surprisingly fast runner, but because his shell is heavy, he can’t get up if he falls backwards.
November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Tashikametan is a turtle who promotes the Labor Standards Bureau. He uses a scope attached to his mask to check employers are being fair. He’s a surprisingly fast runner, but because his shell is heavy, he can’t get up if he falls backwards.
Rakutencho, a big, jolly bird, is the mascot for Tokyo Rakutenchi, who operate cinemas, bowling alleys, and other fun places. He’s always looking for fun things to do, so his face looks like this: 楽 (“raku”, which means fun.)
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Rakutencho, a big, jolly bird, is the mascot for Tokyo Rakutenchi, who operate cinemas, bowling alleys, and other fun places. He’s always looking for fun things to do, so his face looks like this: 楽 (“raku”, which means fun.)
Shinohi-kun and Himari-chan the fire prevention ninjas are a pair of cigarette lighter siblings who advise children not to play with lighters.
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Shinohi-kun and Himari-chan the fire prevention ninjas are a pair of cigarette lighter siblings who advise children not to play with lighters.