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On November 3, 2024, the results of the annual most popular local mascot selection event organized by the Japan Mascot Competition Executive Committee were announced. Mascot from Inaku ku, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto PrefectureGouzi WangA total of 46570 votes were collected.
The moment of victory in this competition witnessed the mascot from Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto PrefectureGouzi WangThe wonderful moment to become the mascot of the year:
According to the official introduction, there have been legends of eight million deities in Japan since ancient times. Mountains have mountain gods, seas have sea gods, rivers have river gods, forests have forest gods, trees have tree gods, and flowers have flower gods. Various gods are everywhere, and mascots are rooted and developed like gods in different parts of Japan.
The purpose of this annual Most Popular Local Mascot Election is to promote mascots from various regions, hoping to enhance the vitality and attractiveness of each area.
The champion of regional mascots in 2024 will be held by Hinakyu from Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto PrefectureGouzi WangPicked up.
Following closely behind is the mascot from Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka PrefectureUnagiimo Unamo(eel no Irina), 426603 votes, the second rank.
The third place goes to the mascot of Sakai City, Fukui PrefectureSakai Hoya Maru(Sakai honomaru), 39942 votes
According to official information, a total of 150 Japanese mascots from different regions participated in this year’s competitionKumamonI chose to dance with the new generation of mascots and did not participate in this competition.