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The TOP 5 Japan Mascots (2023) | Ichimon Japan 78


Posted on  December 21, 2023

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we cover what the top Japanese mascots (yurukyara) of 2023 plus a few other ones! Topics Discussed What the Yuruverse Grand Prix is (ゆるバースグランプリ2023年・Yurubāsu Grand Prix 2023) Who won the Yuruverse Grand Prix 20203 competition About the transition from the Yurukyara Grand Prix to the Yuruverse Grand Prix What the top 5 Japanese mascots …

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[VIDEO] All About Koronon, Japan’s Kawaii Coronavirus Fighting Mascot | JapanKyo Docs


Posted on  October 28, 2021

The cutest way to help combat the spread of COVID19 Just like in other countries, the COVID19 pandemic has had a huge negative impact on businesses in Japan. Almost overnight many companies were left unable to operate due to restrictions and fears of spreading the virus. For one such company in Japan this resulted in the creation of an adorable …

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What are Japan’s most famous dogs? (5 Famous Japanese Dogs + an Afro Dog) Ichimon Japan 48


Posted on  July 21, 2021

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are Japan’s most famous dogs? Topics Discussed Who Japan’s most famous dogs are About Yukimaru, Prince Shotoku Taishi’s beloved dog About Prince Shotoku Taishi Yukimaru’s supposed ability to talk to Shotoku Taishi and chant Buddhist sutras The drone Nara made based on Yukimaru Sakhalin huskies/Karafuto-ken The story of Taro and Jiro …

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From Nintendo to Hello Kitty, Chatting About Japanese Pop Culture w. Matt Alt | Japan Station 44


Posted on  August 1, 2020

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, localizer and author Matt Alt stops by to discuss the influence Japanese pop culture has had on the world. About Matt Alt Matt Alt is a localizer of Japanese games and manga. Together with Hiroko Yoda he founded the localization company AltJapan and has authored multiple …

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Kumamon Turns 10 Years Old in 2020 and He’s Having a Party in Kumamoto to Celebrate


Posted on  January 15, 2020

Oh, bear fairies. They grow up so quickly. It’s no secret that Japan has a lot of mascots. Just about every town, city, and prefecture in Japan has spent quite a bit of money creating some kind of cute and/or attention-grabbing creature to promote itself. However, only a tiny percentage of these mascots ever reach anything close to the fame …

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Meet Hiyawan: Mie’s Scary Faced Middle-Aged-Man Dog Mascot [Videos]


Posted on  December 3, 2019

Not the face you’d like to see coming after you in a dark alley. The city of Nabari in Mie Prefecture is not particularly famous, especially among people not from the area. However, over the past few years, more and more people have started to become aware of this relatively small city. This is thanks in no small part to …

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Japan Station 07: The Wacky World of Japanese Mascots with Chris Carlier


Posted on  January 15, 2019

 Episode seven of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re taking a deep dive into the crazy world of Japanese mascots. Chris Carlier runs the blog Mondo Mascots and the very popular Twitter and Instagram accounts of the same name. On Mondo Mascots Chris documents Japan’s many, many, many mascots. From the bizarre to the cute, …

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5th Annual Local “Yurukyara” Mascot Sports Day Held In Tochigi Prefecture [Video]


Posted on  October 14, 2018

Way better than watching a bunch of human children run around. Every year in October schools across Japan hold what in English tends to be called “Sports Day.” Known as undōkai or taiikukai in Japanese, this is a day on which students participate in all sorts of athletic events in order to win glory for their respective teams. However, for …

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Beloved Kumamoto Mascot Kumamon Is Now A YouTuber [Video]


Posted on  September 15, 2018

Time to add one more thing to Kumamon’s already lengthy resume. Since his creation in 2010 Kumamoto Prefecture’s Kumamon has managed to become one of Japan’s most well-known and beloved mascots. From TV, to in-person appearances, to souvenir stands, it seems like everywhere you turn Kumamon’s somewhat frightening but oddly cute face is there to greet you. And as of …

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J-YouTuber Dresses In Adorably Hot Bear Costume To Do Radio Taiso [Vide]


Posted on  May 23, 2018

Guaranteed to make you sweat and lose your costume deposit. Although Rajio Taisō is best known as that radio calisthenics program that old people in Japan love to do every morning, it is also something that pretty much anybody who has attended public school in Japan has had to do at some point as part of the physical education curriculum. …

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Insanity As Yurukyara Mascot Characters Fight To The Finish In Wrestling Match To Promote New Movie [Video]


Posted on  May 11, 2018

The most adorable wrestling match you’ll ever see. On May 8, Differ Ariake, an indoor sporting arena in Tokyo, erupted into chaos as several Japanese costumed characters climbed into a wrestling ring and duked it out in an intense battle royale-style showdown. This ridiculous event was held to promote the upcoming May 18 release of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s latest …

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Japanese Bus Company Turns Stop Button Into Antropomorphic Character In New Promo Spot (Video)


Posted on  February 9, 2018

If you wish to get off, please touch the man wearing full-body tights. Japan has this tendency of anthropomorphizing things in order to create mascots. The latest example of this amusing and sometimes baffling practice comes thanks Nishitetsu, a train and bus operator based in Fukuoka. The video below, which was released on January 30, shows a new mascot character …

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