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World Character Summit in Hanyu
A massive event gathering a total of 200 local promotional mascots from across Japan that help revitalize their hometowns. Visitors can enjoy mascot stage performances, local promotional booths, and an ekiden relay event.
The event information is machine-translated from Japanese. Check the official information for the latest details.
- Datelate November (usually)Check the official website for this year's dates
- Venue羽生平和公園Hanyu City Hall, Hanyu Heiwa Park
- Time10:00–15:00
Upcoming events nearby
- Satoe Memorial Art Museum: Yori and Children ExhibitionTue, Nov 10 – Sun, Nov 15 · Kazo · Satoe Memorial Art Museum of Heisei International Universityabout 11.6 km
- Gyoda City Library Tamago StorytimeWed, Nov 11 · Gyoda · Library Story Roomabout 8.9 km
- Fukiage Children's Center KamishibaiThu, Nov 12 · Konosu · Fukiage Children's Centerabout 11.6 km
Details
- Access
- Additional limited express trains and temporary stops available on the Tobu Isesaki Line
- Organizer
- World Character Summit in Hanyu Executive Committee / Hanyu City
- Source
- 羽生市観光協会
- Name at the source
- 世界キャラクターさみっとin羽生
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, 羽生平和公園, is about 1.2 km in a straight line from 羽生 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 羽生中央公園 (about 700 m), 大天白公園 (about 1.1 km), 大沼公園 (about 2.1 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as キャラクターミュージアム（羽生市民プラザ） (about 800 m) are an option. For sudden fevers or injuries, it's worth checking the nearby holiday/night emergency clinic (鴻巣市夜間診療所, about 12.0 km).
Nearest stations
- 羽生 Station (秩父鉄道・東武伊勢崎線)about 1.2 km
- 西羽生 Station (秩父鉄道)about 2.1 km
Nearby parks
Indoor places for rainy days
- キャラクターミュージアム（羽生市民プラザ）Museumabout 800 m
- さいたま水族館Animals / aquarium · 大人400円（特別企画展中は500円）、小中学生100円（特別企画展中は200円）、未就学児無料about 4.5 km
- 古代蓮会館（行田タワー）Museum · 大人400円、小人（小・中学生）200円、未就学児無料about 6.3 km
Holiday & night emergency clinic
- 鴻巣市夜間診療所埼玉県鴻巣市中央2-1about 12.0 km
Hours are as reported to the national medical information system and do not reflect temporary closures. Always call before you go. Most clinics speak Japanese only. Find hospitals & clinics on the map
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