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Sanma Samurai

秋刀魚武士

Registered organizationOfunato Fish Gourmet Town Executive Committee

Added to this catalog August 23, 2026

Sanma Samurai
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Sanma Samurai

Sanma Samurai is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Ofunato City, Iwate.

Registered area
Ofunato City, Iwate
Registered organization
Ofunato Fish Gourmet Town 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.

A serious and meticulous samurai born off the coast of Ofunato who loves isada shrimp and Suisen sake. Wearing a kimono decorated with the crest of the camellia, Ofunato City’s flower, he sometimes draws the sanma sword at his waist and dances. He works to popularize fish cuisine.

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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