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Unon-chan

うのんちゃん

Registered organizationUn no Hama Onsen Tourism Association

Added to this catalog August 23, 2026

Unon-chan
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Unon-chan

Unon-chan is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Joetsu City, Niigata.

Registered area
Joetsu City, Niigata
Registered organization
Un no Hama Onsen Tourism Association

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 mermaid princess who emerged from the local mermaid legend♪ Her vivid golden hair and wide, sparkling eyes are her charm points! She is a little shy, but can also be a bit meddlesome♪ She possesses mysterious power said to grant any wish? Also, now that Un no Hama Onsen Beach has been designated a Lovers’ Sanctuary, she is more fired up than ever! If you meet at this new power spot, your romantic wishes are sure to come true.

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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