Yamagata

  • Perorin

    A La France pear fairy serving as Yamagata Prefecture's official mascot promoting local agricultural products. Ends sentences with dabe.

    Trivia

    • Appears on holidays to help with cherry picking.
    • The leaf on the back changes color with seasons in the design.
    • Favorite foods are all Yamagata fruits, of course.

  • Jukkie-kun

    A ski and snowboard support character modeled after Zao snow monsters. Active during winter season only.

    Trivia

    • Announces snow fortune-telling before each season opening.
    • Photo service with children popular at ski resorts.

  • Kitekerokun

    Name meaning please come in Yamagata dialect. A tourism PR character combining snowman and cherries.

    Trivia

    • Twin cherries on head change flavor with seasons in the setting.
    • Specializes in hosting events with Yamagata dialect lessons.