Kumamon 15th Anniversary Photo T-Shirt
Main T-shirt ¥6,000
Kumamon, Kumamoto Prefecture's PR mascot, is one of the most well-known and charming of the many "yurukyara" characters.
To mark the 15th anniversary of Kumamon's debut, Kumamon Photo T-shirts, created by Kumamoto Prefecture-born actor Kengo Kora and other artists from Kumamoto Prefecture, will be available for purchase.
T-shirt A set (one white and one black) ¥12,000
The photographs printed on the T-shirts were actually taken by the Kumamon staff members who accompanied Kumamon on his activities and captured a vivid image of Kumamon off-stage.
The other side of Kumamon, never seen before, was captured on film.
T-shirt B set (one white and one black)¥12,000
This T-shirt will be sold exclusively at Kumamon Square, Kumamon's activity base, and at the online store.
Kumamon is more than just cute. Stylish and somewhat melancholy Kumamon.
T-shirt C set (one white and one black)¥12,000
I believe that there has never been a creation that approached Kumamon with this sen
Kumamon Land Online Shop
Kumamon Square
Address: Tetoria Kumamoto Building 1F, 8-2 Tetorihoncho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Phone: 096-327-9077
Artists participating in the Kumamon 15th Anniversary Photo T-Shirt
Kengo Kora
Born in Kumamoto Prefecture in 1987, he began his acting career in 2005 in the TV drama "Gokusen" and made his film debut in 2006 in "Hariyo no Natsu (Summer of Hariyo)" In 2013, he won the 56th Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor for the movie "Yokomichi Yonosuke," in which he played the lead role. Since then, he has appeared in various films and dramas, and in 2024 he will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his performing career. This time, he will be collaborating with artists from Kumamoto, not as an actor but as an artist.
Art Director Shintaro Kira
Born in Kumamoto, Japan in 1983. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Design, and after working for a design company, became independent. From planning to production of graphic images. Has been involved in creative art direction work, other design and illustration work, and numerous main visuals for movies, TV programs, music, stage performances, and other forms of entertainment.
Photographer Yuichiro Noda
Born in 1986 in Kumamoto, Japan, he started his career as a photographer in 2011 and moved to the U.K. in 2016. Currently based in Tokyo.
Stylist Shinya Watanabe
Born in Kumamoto in 1986. He has worked as a stylist for various productions ranging from music videos, advertisements, dramas, and movies to stage productions, as well as costume design and production. His activities with artists and creators who have ties to Kumamoto are also increasing.
