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Tsuchinoko-kun

つちのこくん

Registered organizationShimokitayama Tsuchinoko Park

Added to this catalog August 23, 2026

Tsuchinoko-kun
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Tsuchinoko-kun

Tsuchinoko-kun is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Shimokitayama Village, Nara.

Registered area
Shimokitayama Village, Nara
Registered organization
Shimokitayama Tsuchinoko Park

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.

His tongue is always sticking out! A prank-loving tsuchinoko fairy raised in the clear streams of Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture! He intended to surprise humans, but his perfectly round eyes made him a lovable character!? Please support me!

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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OFFICIAL RESULTS

Contest records

1 recorded appearance