HOKUTO, Hokkaido--Zushihocky, this northern city's bizarre, eerie-looking official character known to induce a double take, was named Japan's most unforgettable local mascot. The ghostly white ...

Did you know that Japan has over 3,000 different mascots representing everything from cities to events? During the pandemic they may not be out as much, but usually you would see them around ...

If you've never heard the name Chiitan before, you sure have been missing out. In his own words, the Japanese mascot is a "0-year-old fairy baby" who "plays around super actively every day!" ...