Niigata

  • Tokkikki

    Prefectural official mascot consisting of crested ibis Toppy and rice ear Kippy, born from national athletic meet hosting. Flies throughout prefecture for tourism PR and traffic safety awareness.

    Trivia

    • Name selected from 30,000 public submissions.
    • Design adopted for prefectural transportation IC card Ryuto.
    • Snow sculpture creation at snow festivals is traditional.

  • Lerch-san

    Mascot version of Austrian military officer Major Lerch who introduced skiing to Japan. Active as slope DJ at Myoko and Joetsu ski resorts.

    Trivia

    • Self-proclaimed super loose dance became social media sensation.
    • Over 150 annual event appearances.
    • Favorite food is chocolate-covered persimmon seeds.

  • Burikatsu-kun

    Sound man carrying Sado specialty yellowtail cutlet bowl on back. Achieved nationwide debut through B-1 Grand Prix participation, regular top finisher in mascot grand prix.

    Trivia

    • Setting allows flying through rice steam.
    • Skilled at Sado Okesa dance.
    • Surprisingly light costume weight at approximately 10kg.