Gunma

  • Gunma-chan

    Gunma Prefecture's official mascot modeled after a pony. Born in Heisei 6 (1994), actively promoting prefectural products and traffic safety awareness for children.

    Trivia

    • Won first place at Yuru-Chara Grand Prix 2014.
    • Hat represents Jomo Sanzan mountains, bangs form the letter 'G' for Gunma.
    • Birthday is October 28 (Gunma Citizens' Day).

  • Koroton

    Pink round pig promoting Maebashi City's pig farming culture. Characteristically ends sentences with 'Ton.'

    Trivia

    • Giant Koroton balloon appears at Maebashi Tanabata Festival.
    • Favorite food is yaki manju.

  • Darumaru

    Lucky character modeled after Takasaki daruma. Crane eyebrows and turtle beard are charm points.

    Trivia

    • Co-stars with giant daruma at annual January daruma market.
    • Sometimes distributes mini daruma with written wishes.