City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau mascot character Hama-kun

City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau mascot character Hama-kun

Hama-kun was born in 1974 with the aim of becoming a fire mascot loved by Yokohama citizens. It was named "Hama-kun" from "Hama" in Yokohama. On a daily basis, we are active in various events, including posters and flyers, in order to make the firefighting accessible to citizens and feel closer to them.

• Birthday: March 22, 1974
• Educational background: Graduated from Dock School of International
• Special skill: Kendo (3rd dan), judo (2nd dan), skiing (instructor), swimming (national polity participation)

Hama-kun's illustrations were designed by the staff of Fire Bureau, inspired by the fact that they are familiar with citizens using character dogs in fire prevention awareness projects and posters for children in the United States. Dogs are widely and deeply integrated into human life, and the desire to have the dog's agility, wiseness, vitality, and loyalty to the image of firefighting, and to have citizens feel closer. .
It was reborn as the current illustration in 2008.

If you would like to use illustrations, please read the "City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau Mascot Character Hama-kun Illustration Guidelines" and fill out the "Application Form for Illustration" form and send it to the Fire Bureau General Affairs Department Planning Divisionrequired items.

City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau General Affairs Department Planning Division

• E-Mail address [email protected]
• Location 2-9 Kawabe-cho, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-0001, Japan
• Phone: 045-334-6401
• FAX： 045-334-6510