Also known as: ゆるキャラ
Mascot characters in Japan that represent a particular region, often officially created or endorsed by local governments. They often have small, cute, and quirky appearances and incorporate elements of the local culture into their designs. They are commonly worn as Mascot Costumes and have merchandise sold of them.
Characters
- Chiitan
- Chun-Kun
- Coroton
- Daiton
- Echigon
- Fukka-Chan
- Funasshii
- Fuuta (Suttsu)
- Hanepyon
- Hiyori-Chan (Saga Prefecture)
- Kame-Chan (Chiitan)
- Kadoppy
- Kappon
- Kata-Rin
- Koh-Tan
- Kumamon
- Kuraifu
- Manto-Kun
- Melon Kuma
- Mikyan
- Mima-Kun
- Myoko-San
- Nyango Star
- Owansan
- Pinyattsu
- Prince Takko
- Renka-Chan
- Reruhi-San
- Sanomaru
- Sento-Kun
- Shimako-San
- Shimon (Shimotsuma)
- Takata No Yume-Chan
- Tokitetsu-Kun
- Umi-Kun
- Unamo
- Welmo
- Yae-Tan
- Yamato Mahoro
- Zoukirin