Gifu

  • Minamo

    Fairy of the pristine Nagara River. Appears at sports and tourism events with a water droplet-inspired head and cheerful smile, promoting Gifu's charm inside and outside the prefecture.

    Trivia

    • Born as mascot for Gifu National Sports Festival.
    • Signature move is 'Minamo Jump.'
    • LINE stickers and costume rental also available.

  • Hiayumaru

    Gifu City mascot themed after Nagara River sweetfish. Wears a helmet engraved with Mount Kinka and Gifu Castle in samurai style.

    Trivia

    • Born to coincide with summer cormorant fishing season.
    • Favorite food is Gifu's ayu sweets.

  • Nobusama

    Pop transformation of warlord Oda Nobunaga. Charm points are golden armor and heart-shaped fan.

    Trivia

    • Official character of Gifu Nobunaga Festival.
    • Adds '~de aru ka?' ending to sentences.