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The Unofficial Yuru Deity “Mayu~yu” of the Tomioka Silk Mill

富岡製糸場 非公認ゆる神様「まゆ～ゆ」

Registered organization“Make a Circle” Strategy Council Executive Committee

Added to this catalog August 23, 2026

The Unofficial Yuru Deity “Mayu~yu” of the Tomioka Silk Mill
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet The Unofficial Yuru Deity “Mayu~yu” of the Tomioka Silk Mill

The Unofficial Yuru Deity “Mayu~yu” of the Tomioka Silk Mill is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Tomioka City, Gunma.

Registered area
Tomioka City, Gunma
Registered organization
“Make a Circle” Strategy Council 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.

Bonjour! I’m Mayu~yu, the deity of silkworms. I’m the unofficial yuru deity protecting the World Heritage site Tomioka Silk Mill! My role is to share the culture of silk from the town of Tomioka with the world. Please support me, mayu-lick!

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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