MEET THIS CHARACTERKamiichi Town, Toyama

Tsurugikun

つるぎくん

Added to this catalog September 10, 2013

CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Tsurugikun

Tsurugikun is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Kamiichi Town, Toyama.

Registered area: Kamiichi Town, Toyama

From the recorded profile

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Kamiichi Town's mascot character, Tsurugikun, is a male mountain fairy who supposedly was born in a taro field. His hat represents Mount Tsurugi, his body is a local specialty taro, and the green and blue represent the town's abundant nature. His birthday is February 9 at 9:09, the same as Mount Tsurugi's elevation of 2,999 meters. While practicing with the goal of climbing Mount Tsurugi, he participates in events in various places to promote Kamiichi Town.

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English page updated: September 8, 2026. Source-check dates are shown separately.