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Takenayo-kun of Sunpu

駿府の竹千代くん

Registered organizationShizuoka Festival Executive Committee

Added to this catalog October 15, 2017

Takenayo-kun of Sunpu
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Takenayo-kun of Sunpu

Takenayo-kun of Sunpu is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Shizuoka City, Shizuoka.

Registered area
Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
Registered organization
Shizuoka Festival Executive Committee

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.

Shizuoka Festival official character Takenayo-kun of Sunpu. This character was born to promote the Shizuoka Festival, wearing an outfit inspired by cherry blossoms. The name comes from Tokugawa Ieyasu’s childhood name. Takenayo-kun works by attending many events to promote the Shizuoka Festival and make it even more lively.

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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