
Updated at 2022-04-17
Japan currently has a thriving mascot culture, and many private and public entities have their own mascot. The three dog dolls in the picture are the mascots of Miyazaki Prefecture - the Miyazaki Ken. Ken is a Japanese homonym for "prefecture" and "dog." Therefore, the homonym for "Miyazaki Prefecture" is "Miyazaki dog." The three dogs wear clothing printed with the features of Miyazaki, citrus tamurana, palm trees, and chickens, and their main mission is to promote tourism in Miyazaki.
Alliance Date: October 05, 2017
Language: Japanese
Area: 7,735 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 1,070,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Miyazaki Prefecture's sunny weather and beautiful coastline earned it the nickname Japan's Sunshine Place. It is also known as the birthplace of Japanese mythology for the vast number of legend-riveted shrines within its jurisdiction. The policies of Miyazaki Prefecture focus on healthcare, long-term care services, and youth education and support diversified operations in agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry to assist in industrial transformation.