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Shimarakkyo-kun

しまらっきょくん

Registered organizationGeneral Incorporated Association Okinoerabu...

Added to this catalog August 14, 2015

Shimarakkyo-kun
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Shimarakkyo-kun

Shimarakkyo-kun is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for China Town, Kagoshima.

Registered area
China Town, Kagoshima
Registered organization
General Incorporated Association Okinoerabu...

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.

Official PR ambassador of the Okinoerabu Island Tourism Association, Shimarakkyo-kun. He was named Shimarakkyo-kun and debuted because the shape of Okinoerabu Island in the Amami Islands resembles the shape of shima-rakkyo. He is active by sharing the attractions of Okinoerabu Island on Facebook and elsewhere, appearing mainly at events on the island to enliven them, and appearing on television. His costume apparently changes, and the photograph is said to show the “formal version.”

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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