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Musubimaru is the local mascot that represents Miyagi Prefecture
Musubimaru is currently the section chief in charge of Sendai/Miyagi Tourism PR at the Sendai/Miyagi Tourism Campaign Promotion Council Secretariat, but what kind of character is he?
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What is Musubimaru?
As the name suggests, Musubimaru is a local character based on the image of a rice ball
Miyagi is known for its rice, so the cute rice ball face made from delicious rice and decorated with Date Masamune's helmet make a perfect character to symbolize Miyagi!
Her hobbies are napping and visiting hot springs. Her laid-back hobbies are a perfect match for her gentle appearance, and you'll find yourself feeling relaxed!
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Musubimaru is in high demand at events held all over the country, and as his title as tourism PR manager suggests, he promotes Miyagi Prefecture in all areas
By the way, since Musubimaru is a samurai, he calls going to events "shutsen" (going into battle). On days when he is not scheduled to go into battle, he welcomes visitors in the lobby on the first floor of the prefectural office. Musubimaru continues to promote Miyagi Prefecture even on his days off, and even though he is still young, he works so hard that it's worrying!
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Collect Musubimaru merchandise!
Musubimaru is also very popular as a souvenir from Miyagi Prefecture
There are a wide variety of goods available, from standard stuffed toys and T-shirts to unique items such as a tourist guide introduced by Musubimaru himself! There are also many different types of straps, so collecting them all can really get the collector's spirit going.
By the way, the Musubimaru plush toy appeared as an important key item in the anime "Wake up girls," which is set in Sendai. If you're a fan, you'll definitely want to get your hands on one!
How can I meet Musubimaru?
Since you've come all the way to Miyagi, you'll want to meet Musubimaru, right? If so, be sure to check out the official website before planning your trip! Musubimaru is cute and soothing, so your children will definitely be delighted
The official website has a detailed page listing Musubimaru's schedule. He also appears at many events outside of the prefecture, so you might meet him in an unexpected place!
On weekdays, they mainly attend events for people in various industries, but on weekends they mainly attend events for tourists. Please make sure to arrange your schedule and come and meet them!
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