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Mishimaru-ta-kun

みしまる太くん

Registered organizationMishima Tourism Association

Added to this catalog October 8, 2013

Mishimaru-ta-kun
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Mishimaru-ta-kun

Mishimaru-ta-kun is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Nagaoka City, Niigata.

Registered area
Nagaoka City, Niigata
Registered organization
Mishima Tourism Association

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.

Mishima Area promotion character, Mishimaru-ta-kun. Since being born as a tree spirit around 716, he has continued watching over the world. He also serves as the mascot character of the All-Japan Log Fast-Cutting Championship held every August. Carrying a Wakino-machi saw, a local specialty, he works hard to promote the Mishima area.

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.

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