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Kinzo-kun

金蔵くん

Registered organizationSakura-no-Baba Josaien Wakuwakuza

Added to this catalog August 23, 2026

Kinzo-kun
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Kinzo-kun

Kinzo-kun is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Kumamoto.

Registered area
Kumamoto
Registered organization
Sakura-no-Baba Josaien Wakuwakuza

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.

My name is Hattori Kinzo. My mission is to conduct undercover investigations into the appeal of Kumamoto Castle and Josaien Wakuwakuza and share that information with the world. I also entertain visitors with my “Ninja Art: Wiggling Bottom.” I’ll be waiting for everyone at Josaien Wakuwakuza.

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

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3 recorded appearances