By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture mascot “Kumamon” is absolutely one of the country’s most beloved mascot celebrities. His cute looks and funny, absurd behavior have won him a massive following in both Taiwan and Japan. Lately, his string of viral mishap videos has kept his popularity soaring—whether he’s setting things on fire while cooking, riding a bike, or taking hilarious tumbles, his endearing clumsiness always delights fans.
Kumamon’s endless comedic moments keep fans in stitches. (Image source / くまモン Kumamon Kumamon Kawaii)
Here’s a roundup of Kumamon’s recent classic clips for everyone to enjoy again
● Kumamon at a movie event
To promote the movie “Ted 2,” the film company specially invited bear mascots from all over Japan to participate in a TED meet-and-greet event. The bear mascots dancing together on stage were incredibly cute, but at the end of the event, Hokkaido’s Melon Bear suddenly went wild and bit Kumamon, sending the whole audience into fits of laughter.
Kumamon takes part in the Ted movie promotion event. (Image source / docomo)
Kumamon gets attacked by Melon Bear. (Image source / youtube)
● Kumamon goes speeding
Kumamon participated in the Suzuki 8-Hour Endurance Race in Mie Prefecture, making a stylish entrance by wearing a helmet and riding a motorcycle. Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves was also at the event that day and happily took a photo with Kumamon.
Looking cool on his motorcycle. (Image source / youtube)
● Kumamon pounding mochi Falling on a train
Invited by Fuji TV, Kumamon visited a mochi-pounding event and attempted to join in the fun. However, things didn’t go as planned—he accidentally dropped his mallet and ended up tumbling off the platform in a very embarrassing yet funny way. Later, he visited an electrical substation, where he got shocked by electricity while trying to touch a high-voltage device.
Kumamon’s glove falls into the mochi-pounding mortar. (Image source / youtube)
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