Choruru (チョるる)

Okay, two posts ago I talked a bit about the green haired dude which is this prefectures mascot. I found out about him. His name is Choruru. The reason that this is cute is because "Choru" is a dialectical word. I'm not sure exactly how to explain it right, but "choru" is an ending form for verbs that is only used in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Most people in Tokyo wouldn't understand it at all...so it is a lot more dialectical than, lets say... California versus the deep south. There are actually different words here. So the mascot being named after our dialect is cute!

Choruru is the mascot of the Yamaguchi National Athletic Meeting in 2011. There are 47 Prefecures in Japan, and the games go to a different prefecture every year, so the next time this important athletic meet will be here will be in...hmmm 2058? So this is a big deal for sure. The games are held all over the prefecture...not just one central place. Hofu (my city) will get to host the volleyball, and cycling. Most of the cities in the prefecture will get to host a couple different events.

Choruru's green hair is shaped based on Yamaguchi Prefecture's highest mountain. Interesting! At least to me...as a Yamaguchi resident. :) :)