Tag Archives: Gunma chan

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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The Many Faces of Gunma-chan: Super ぐんまちゃん!

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 ぐんまちゃん — 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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The Many Faces of Gunma Chan — Gunma Orientation!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Late last week we had a 2 day orientation for the new participants of JET Program here in Gunma. There were new faces from all over the world–North Americans, South Africans, Austrailians, New Zealanders, Singaporeans and more were there to … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Gunma-chan — Nyanma-chan?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by superhappyawesome

It’s time for this week’s installment in…THE MANY FACES OF GUNMA-CHAN! Ooooh! Yaaay! This week’s Gunma-chan may seem a bit familiar, if you’re, you know, on the internet. I’m sure you’re aware of Nyan-cat? Everyone’s favorite rainbow-powered poptart cat, on … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Gunma-chan: Tamamura

Posted on July 13, 2011 by superhappyawesome

One of the surprise hits from our panel at AX was everyone’s favorite Prefectural Mascot, Gunma-chan! When he came up on the screen the whole room reacted with a big “Awww…” and we were pretty surprised by how much people … Continue reading →

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Gunma’s Mascot is the Cutest Mascot of All the Mascots!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by superhappyawesome

One thing you notice while living in Japan is that mascots are everywhere. Everywhere and everything has a super adorable (and sometimes slightly creepy) mascot proudly representing the local culture. Most of them are pretty cute, but I happen to … Continue reading →

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