Takanabe Taishi-kun

This is Takanabe Taishi-Kun. たか鍋大使くん Takanabe Town's mascot character.

He is based on this statue which is in the Takanabe Taishi group of statues. His unique look makes him pretty popular and he was second highest ranked Miyazaki mascot character in 2014 national poll. 

There are various goods featuring Taishi and you can see his image all over town! If you come to Takanabe, please look out for him! 

Taishi-kun's facebook page!!