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Kumamon

くまモン

Registered organizationKumamoto Prefecture

Added to this catalog August 20, 2013

Kumamon
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Kumamon

Kumamon is a character from Kumamoto Prefecture. The official profile introduces work as the director of Kumamoto Prefecture’s Sales Department and Happiness Department, conveying Kumamoto’s attractions, surprises, and happiness.

Registered area
Kumamoto
Registered organization
Kumamoto Prefecture
Birthday
March 12
Origin
Kumamoto Prefecture

Facts checked: · Source (Japanese) ↗

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.

Kumamon, Director of the Kumamoto Prefecture Sales Department, is a character created on the occasion of the full opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen in 2011. As Director of the Sales Department, Kumamon works hard in promotional activities for Kumamoto, finding Kumamoto’s surprises and happiness and helping everyone across Japan learn about them!

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

Contest records

1 recorded appearance