Iwate

  • Sobacchi

    Eldest son of Iwate Prefecture PR characters 'Wanko Siblings,' energetic young man wearing wanko soba bowl on head. Welcomes tourists at prefectural events and stations.

    Trivia

    • Personal best is 53 bowls of wanko soba.
    • Siblings include 'Kokkucchi' for cold noodles, total 5 characters.
    • Commissioned by Iwate governor as "everyone's sales manager."

  • Takata no Yume-chan

    Fairy born in Rikuzentakata City promoting Rikuzentakata brand rice 'Takata no Yume.' Travels nationwide as symbol of reconstruction.

    Trivia

    • Favorite foods are scallops and wakame.
    • Participates in town's morning radio exercises daily at 6 AM.
    • Portion of official goods sales goes to reconstruction support.

  • Unitch

    Sea urchin child with trademark purple shell. Mission to spread Sanriku Coast seafood nationwide.

    Trivia

    • Shell actually detachable according to behind-the-scenes setting.
    • Special skill is rapid-fire explaining wakame nutritional content.
    • Favorite phrase: "Itadakimasu Sanriku!"