Because the Tsuruga-jo is the only Japanese castle with a red roof, this cute, mustached mascot is easily identifiable...
EXIF info:
Nikon D90
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/320s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200Japanese mascots - Tsuruga castle
Right at the entrance of Tsuruga-jo, the castle from Aizu-Wakamatsu, it is prominently displayed its mascot: called Oshirobo-kun, the mascot is the creation of Hiroshi Sasagawa, a mangaka born here and known for the "Time Bokan" anime series.
Because the Tsuruga-jo is the only Japanese castle with a red roof, this cute, mustached mascot is easily identifiable...
Because the Tsuruga-jo is the only Japanese castle with a red roof, this cute, mustached mascot is easily identifiable...