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Asahiko

あさ彦

Registered organizationAsahi Shimbun ASA Hikone

Added to this catalog October 10, 2013

Asahiko
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Asahiko

Asahiko is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Hikone City, Shiga.

Registered area
Hikone City, Shiga
Registered organization
Asahi Shimbun ASA Hikone

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.

Asahi Shimbun Hikone character, Asahiko. His name was chosen from submissions by readers, and he is a three-year-old boy modeled on a lion. He shares information about Hikone City on Twitter and a blog and is active by participating in citizens' athletic meets and events throughout Japan.

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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3 recorded appearances