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Akafun Boya

赤ふん坊や

Registered organizationGeneral Incorporated Association Wakasa Takahama...

Added to this catalog October 7, 2013

Akafun Boya
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Akafun Boya

Akafun Boya is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Takahama Town, Fukui.

Registered area
Takahama Town, Fukui
Registered organization
General Incorporated Association Wakasa Takahama...

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.

Akafun Boya is Takahama Town's PR character. He is a boy distinguished by his red loincloth. To help more people learn about Takahama Town, he shares the town's appeal and information on Facebook and elsewhere, appears at events, and has even been featured on a local license plate design, contributing to the town's revitalization!

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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4 recorded appearances