Aomori's mascotSourced
An apple-cat mascot
plays metal drums.
Nyango Star, a mascot from Kuroishi in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, combines an apple and a cat. Its anonymous performer plays fierce metal drums, attracting online attention and support for the town.
Soft costume.
Not-so-soft drumming.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-01