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Toshima Nanamaru and Somefuku-chan

としまななまる・そめふくちゃん

Registered organizationToshima Ward

Added to this catalog August 28, 2014

Toshima Nanamaru and Somefuku-chan
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Toshima Nanamaru and Somefuku-chan

Toshima Nanamaru and Somefuku-chan is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Toshima Ward, Tokyo.

Registered area
Toshima Ward, Tokyo
Registered organization
Toshima Ward

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.

Toshima Nanamaru and Somefuku-chan are publicity characters. They were created in 2002, when Toshima Ward marked its 70th anniversary, and are mysterious creatures in the form of owls. They watch over Toshima Ward while appearing in the ward's newsletters, on its website, and on playground equipment within the ward.

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.

The original Japanese introduction has been consolidated into this character profile. Original text, photos and publication details (Japanese) →

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OFFICIAL RESULTS

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3 recorded appearances