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MEET THIS CHARACTERKumamoto City, Kumamoto

Higomaru

ひごまる

Registered organizationKumamoto City

Added to this catalog September 11, 2013

Higomaru
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Higomaru

Higomaru is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Kumamoto City, Kumamoto.

Registered area
Kumamoto City, Kumamoto
Registered organization
Kumamoto City

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.

Kumamoto City's image character, Higomaru, was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the construction of Kumamoto Castle. Kind and fond of children, Higomaru is good at dancing and actively participates in many events inside and outside the city.

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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1 recorded appearance