Tokyo

  • Pipo-kun

    Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department mascot guarding Tokyo's safety. Large ears listen to city voices, heart-shaped antenna catches 110 emergency calls.

    Trivia

    • Name selected from approximately 3,000 candidates.
    • High probability of appearances at January 10 '110 Day' events.
    • Setting includes sister 'Pipo-chan' active in crime prevention volunteers.

  • Kyuta

    Tokyo Fire Department fire and disaster prevention symbol character. Features red body imaging fire helicopter and large propeller.

    Trivia

    • Back propeller symbolizes imagination enabling flight.
    • Popular at disaster prevention outreach lectures to Tokyo kindergartens.
    • Younger sister 'Kyuko' also exists.

  • Miraitowa

    Tokyo 2020 Olympics official mascot. Future-oriented character combining traditional ichimatsu checkerboard pattern with cutting-edge technology.

    Trivia

    • Selected by nationwide elementary school student vote with most ballots.
    • Head checkerboard pattern originates from Edo komon.
    • Setting as best friends with Paralympic mascot 'Someity.'