Tenken-kun, a guitar-strumming dog mechanic, is the car maintanance mascot for Japan's Kansai region.

Kusuryuu, a dinosaur pharmacist, is the mascot for the Fukui Prefectural Pharmacy Association.

Ikebee, a snowboarding Bernese Mountain Dog with a tub and a soap dispenser on its head, is the mascot for Ikenotaira hot springs & ski resort.

Nico-chan is a gothic channel catfish schoolgirl who carries around her brother, Namezou. The two mascots of Japan's Namegata City are orphans and recovering "hikikomori" recluses.

Komakero, a studious yellow frog, is the mascot for Tokyo University's Komaba campus. He's young, so he's still got a tail.

Shikatan, a mix of a deer and a haniwa (an ancient clay figure), is the mascot of Okayama University Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties.

Kururin, a mix of a hedgehog and a squirell, is the mascot for AXA Life Insurance.

Futako, the mascot of Warabi City, is an octopus who can't swim, because there's no sea near Warabi.

Imogura, a mix of a mole and a sweet potato, is a mascot from Kawagoe, Japan.

Toba and Topatty, a pair of dugongs who join together to look like a hamburger, are the mascots for the "Toburger", a popular dish in Toba City, Japan.

Minchuu, a pouting yellow chef mouse, promotes food from Fuchu City.

Caty, a cheerful cat wearing a bus with wings, is the mascot for Yokohama City's YCAT airport bus service.

Melan Ojisan, a whimsical middle-aged man, is the mascot for the fashion brand Melan Cleuge. He has teamed up with Hello Kitty for a few line of merchandise.

Setoushi-kun, a green-haired, orange guitarist cow, is the mascot for the village of Nishi Okkope in Japan.

The mascot for Danyo Driving School, on Awaji Island, is Tamapon, a tanuki (raccoon dog) dressed as an onion, walking an onion on wheels.

Yamashiro Spa-crow, a three-legged crow with a towel on its head, is the spa-loving mascot of Yamashiro hot springs resort.

Sakki the mushroom king is the mascot of Sakegawa, a village in Yamagata, Japan.

Qta-kun the cat is the mascot of Japan's National Tile Industry Association. He likes installing (and taking naps on) exterior tiles.

MeroQ, a mellow patchwork cat, is the mascot for Cuba Pachinko Parlors.

Kobe Weston the cowboy pig is the mascot for the western side of Kobe City, Japan.

Okome Ken, a samurai dog wearing a giant grain of rice as a hat, is the mascot for the online rice shop, Gohan Saisai.

Chokimaru, a crab sailor, is the tourism mascot for Maizuru City. His special skill is walking sideways, and his weakness is playing rock-paper-scissors.

Ponpon the tanuki (raccoon dog), is the mascot of Himawari Life Insurance, and will prepare you for death.

Kawarun, who has "R"s for ears, promotes reducing, reusing, and recycling in Kawasaki City.