Kumamoto

  • Kumamon

    A Kumamoto Prefecture PR character born with the 2011 full opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen. Delivers surprise and happiness domestically and internationally with red cheeks and a charming smile.

    Trivia

    • Won the 2011 Yuru-chara Grand Prix.
    • Annual merchandise sales exceed 150 billion yen.
    • Favorite foods are karashi renkon and watermelon.

  • Karaimokun

    An energetic boy character based on Uki City's specialty sweet potato karaimo. Charming point is the roasted color on his cheeks.

    Trivia

    • Appears at local elementary school lunch events.
    • Loves karaimo pie.

  • Yasai-na

    A vegetable fairy born from Koshi City's vegetable town image. Unique design with tomato head, lettuce body, and cucumber arms.

    Trivia

    • Setting has them traveling above fields on a skateboard.
    • Hobby is making green smoothies.