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Takamaru-kun (Hirosaki City)

たか丸くん（弘前市）

Registered organizationHirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, Tourism Policy Division

Added to this catalog August 18, 2013

Takamaru-kun (Hirosaki City)
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Takamaru-kun (Hirosaki City)

Takamaru-kun (Hirosaki City) is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Hirosaki City, Aomori.

Registered area
Hirosaki City, Aomori
Registered organization
Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, Tourism Policy Division

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.

Hirosaki City mascot character Takamaru-kun. He was created in 2009 as a character commemorating the 400th anniversary of the construction of Hirosaki Castle, and became Hirosaki City’s mascot character in 2011. He is known for wearing a helmet topped with Hirosaki Castle, and works to promote Hirosaki’s appeal throughout Japan!

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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6 recorded appearances