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MEET THIS CHARACTEROmuta City, Fukuoka

Ja-bo

ジャー坊

Registered organizationOmuta City

Added to this catalog July 21, 2017

Ja-bo
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Ja-bo

Ja-bo is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Omuta City, Fukuoka.

Registered area
Omuta City, Fukuoka
Registered organization
Omuta City

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.

Ja-bo is the official character of Omuta City. He was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city's municipal administration, based on a design by someone from Omuta City. He is an incarnation of the giant serpent inspired by the city's Oherayama, and carries a pickaxe to represent the city that prospered through coal mining. He has gained popularity through designs on bus bodies and license plates, and will continue working to promote Omuta City and help more people learn about it.

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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