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Benben

べんべん

Registered organizationReligious corporation Enjoji (Miidera)

Added to this catalog August 7, 2014

Benben
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Benben

Benben is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Otsu City, Shiga.

Registered area
Otsu City, Shiga
Registered organization
Religious corporation Enjoji (Miidera)

From the recorded profile

This is a translation of the source description. Dates, affiliations and plans refer to the source’s publication context, not a guarantee of current activity.

Benben is Miidera's public-relations character. Benben was created based on Benkei's dragging bell and the turtle of the Sen Dango Festival. Benben usually patrols Miidera and appears at events to promote the attractions of Miidera and Otsu City.

English translation of the source profile. Names are display translations, not necessarily official English names. Original Japanese names are retained for identification; check official sources for current activity.

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