Category Archives: Gunma

Gunma-chan x Sento-kun, plus a contest!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by superhappyawesome

A little while back I had the idea of dressing Gunma-chan in various outfits, especially those of other local mascots or Yurukyara. This is Gunma-chan wearing the outfit of everyone’s favorite slightly creepy mascot from Nara, Sento-kun. What do you … Continue reading →

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Today’s watercolor: Kusatsu Onsen Mascot Yumomi-chan

Posted on January 21, 2014 by superhappyawesome

We went to Kusatsu Onsen last weekend, so I decided to do a little painting of the local mascot Yumomi-chan. The water in Kusatsu is super hot, so it’s traditionally cooled by women with large wooden planks. You can read … Continue reading →

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Today’s Watercolor: Daruma

Posted on January 14, 2014 by superhappyawesome

The Maebashi Daruma Festival was last week! We had lots of fun as always πŸ™‚ This picture Β doesn’t quite capture my new sparkly gold paint, but I really like how it looks in person!  

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by superhappyawesome

I actually sent out traditional Japanese 年賀所 or nengajo this year! I always love receiving a big stack of of cards on New Year’s day, but I’ve always been daunted by the process of making them. I finally buckled down … Continue reading →

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Gunma-chan, A Call To Arms!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by superhappyawesome

We’re big fans of Gunma-chan around here, our Prefecture’s horsey little mascot. He’s a pretty cute pony, and may in fact be cuter than any other mascot in Japan. In fact, there is a huge Japan-wide competition right now to … Continue reading →

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All aboard the Gun Bus!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Well, it wouldn’t be a trip in Gunma if you didn’t ride the Gun Bus! Fabulous gun/kancho demonstration courtesy of our lovely guest stars, Chelsey, who can be found over at Fish in Man Bum and Liz, who may or … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mascots! Joushu-kun & Miyama-chan

Posted on October 13, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Gunma-chan wears many hats here, but one of the jobs he doesn’t do is police work. Perhaps he dreams of being a police man when he grows up, but for now, his horsey cousins have taken the reins (ba-dum-ching!) Meet … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Gunma-chan: Super γγ‚“まけゃん!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Hey guys! How awesome is this Gunma-chan? I think he’s my new favorite! Now he’s not just our prefectural mascot, he’s our prefectural super hero too! I know I feel safer having him protecting us. Don’t you? The cabbage patch … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Gunma-chan — Train Conductor!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by superhappyawesome

We spent the weekend in lovely Minakami, jumping off of waterfalls, swimming in crystal blue rivers, and having an awesome time with great friends. Minakami is only about an hour away by train, but the natural beauty is something straight … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of ぐんまけゃん — Tsumagoi

Posted on August 23, 2011 by superhappyawesome

This week’s installment in The Many Faces of Gunma-chan reminds me of a Rorschach test. Though there is an actual interpretation and meaning behind this visual salad of an image, I think that the possibilities are potentially endless! Personally, it … Continue reading →

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