MEET THIS CHARACTERNagoya City, Aichi

Shō-chan

ショウちゃん

Added to this catalog September 20, 2013

CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Shō-chan

Shō-chan is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Nagoya City, Aichi.

Registered area: Nagoya City, Aichi

From the recorded profile

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Showa Ward mascot Shō-chan. Created with Gokiso daikon as its inspiration, this character was selected by a vote of ward residents. Shō-chan brightly and energetically promotes the beloved Showa Ward!

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