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Nishiba-kun.

にしばくん。

Registered organizationWest Japan JR Bus Co., Ltd.

Added to this catalog August 23, 2026

Nishiba-kun.
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Nishiba-kun.

Nishiba-kun. is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Osaka City, Osaka.

Registered area
Osaka City, Osaka
Registered organization
West Japan JR Bus Co., Ltd.

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 Nishi Bus is named Nishiba-kun. by combining “Nishibus” and “shibainu” (Shiba dog)! His features are three hearts—one on each ear and one on his nose. He can sleep soundly even on an overnight bus! His dream is to plan a happy bus trip that he will drive himself someday!!

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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