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Biwakoguma

びわこぐま

Registered organizationFuente Co., Ltd.

Added to this catalog August 19, 2013

Biwakoguma
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Biwakoguma

Biwakoguma is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Shiga.

Registered area
Shiga
Registered organization
Fuente 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.

Biwakoguma, the unofficial Lake Biwa character, is a bear cub shaped like Lake Biwa. Usually absent-minded and quiet, he becomes active when the moment calls for it! A soothing character whose T-shirts and other merchandise are also popular, he attracts attention at events and elsewhere.

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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OFFICIAL RESULTS

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3 recorded appearances