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Japanese mascots - Pipo-kun

Tue, October 6, 2009, by Muza-chan

One of the most easy to spot mascots in Tokyo is Pipo-kun, the mascot of Tokyo Metropolitan Police. You can see posters or paintings with Pipo-kun displayed on walls, construction sites fences or shop windows.

Pipo-kun Tokyo Metropolitan Police mascot
Pipo-kun Tokyo Metropolitan Police mascot

Pipo-kun was created in 1987, and his name is derived from two words, “people” and “police". He’s cute and happy, strong, and always well-informed (that’s why he has an antenna).

Pipo-kun Tokyo Metropolitan Police mascot

Of course, Pipo-kun has its own webpage, on the Tokyo Metropolitan Police official website, with advices for children, downloadable coloring books and even his own song. :)

I wonder if there is another police force in the world with a mascot of this kind…

Una dintre cele mai des întâlnite mascote japoneze în Tokyo este Pipo-kun, mascota Tokyo Metropolitan Police. Postere sau desene cu Pipo-kun pot fi văzute pe ziduri, pe gardurile zonelor în construcţie sau pe geamurile magazinelor.

Pipo-kun Tokyo Metropolitan Police mascot
Pipo-kun Tokyo Metropolitan Police mascot

Pipo-kun a fost creat în anul 1987, iar numele este derivat de la două cuvinte, “people” şi “police". Este simpatic şi vesel, puternic şi întotdeauna bine informat (datorită antenei din cap).

Pipo-kun Tokyo Metropolitan Police mascot

Desigur, Pipo-kun are propria sa pagină de web, pe site-ul oficial al Tokyo Metropolitan Police, cu sfaturi pentru copii, cărţi de colorat and chiar şi propriul său cântecel. :)

Mă întreb dacă mai există vreo poliţie în lume cu o mascotă de acest gen…

Pipo-kun Tokyo Metropolitan Police mascot


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