MEET THIS CHARACTERFukushima
Mekke-chan
めっけちゃん
Registered organizationOfficial character of “Discover! Fukushima”
Added to this catalog August 23, 2026
CHARACTER FACTS
Meet Mekke-chan
Mekke-chan is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Fukushima.
- Registered area
- Fukushima
- Registered organization
- Official character of “Discover! Fukushima”
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.
The official character of “Discover! Fukushima,” an initiative promoting the deliciousness and appeal of ingredients from Fukushima Prefecture. She was created in 2022, and her name comes from “mekkeru,” the Fukushima dialect for “to find,” referring to finding Fukushima's delicious foods.
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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Contest records
1 recorded appearance
2023YuruverseLocal mascots
20place
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