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, so that citizens can feel closer to the fire department.

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

Hama-kun's illustrations were designed by staff members of the Fire Bureau, inspired by the fact that character dogs are used for fire prevention awareness projects and posters in the United States. Dogs are widely and deeply blended into human life, and that the dog's agility, wiseness, vitality, and loyalty of dogs are reflected on the image of firefighting, and to give citizens a sense of closeness.
It was reborn as a current illustration in 2008.

If you would like to use illustrations, please read the "City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau Mascot Character Hama-kun Illustration Usage Guidelines" and fill out the "[Form 1] Application Form" with required items,General Affairs Department Planning Division, Fire Bureau.

General Affairs Department Planning Division, City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau

• Email address: sy-kikaku@city.yokohama.jp
• Location: 2-9 Kawabecho, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-0001, Japan Phone:
• Phone: 045-334-6401
• FAX： 045-334-6510