Osaka

  • Mozuyan

    Osaka Prefecture's official PR assistant governor modeled after the prefectural bird, bull-headed shrike. White cheeks and fluffy tail are charm points, with catchphrase ending sentences with 'yan.' Good at soccer with jersey number 1870.

    Trivia

    • Mozuyan dance video surpassed 1 million YouTube views.
    • Changes costumes according to seasons and events.
    • Osaka dialect ending with 'yan' is a charm point.

  • Myaku-Myaku

    Official character of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. Mysterious life form fusing cells and water flow, characterized by red sphere and blue body.

    Trivia

    • Official name is MYAKU-MYAKU in both Japanese and English.
    • Myaku-Myaku pose with palms together is trending.
    • Scheduled to continue as SDGs ambassador after Osaka Expo closes.

  • Try-kun

    Official character of Higashi-Osaka City Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Rugby ball-shaped body with sturdy legs, hero energizing the town with try-scoring power.

    Trivia

    • At World Cup 2019, busy taking selfies with overseas fans.
    • Favorite food is kushikatsu following the no double-dipping sauce rule.
    • Jersey number 2019 derives from Rugby World Cup Japan tournament year.