Its design is inspired by two elements of Japanese culture:
The ichimatsu moyo (a Japanese dramatic print).
The cherry blossom.
The characters symbolize a mixture of tradition and innovation
The pets were chosen by children from elementary schools throughout Japan. the ganadpres obtained 109,041 votes. 53% of the total
It's designer is Ryo Taniguchi. An illustrator dedicated to the creation of characters for teaching books in Japan. .
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