Fukkachan, the 'negi' mascot of Fukaya

Fukkachan is the mascot of Fukaya City and it represents 'negi' for which Fukaya is famous for. Fukaya negi is a premium, sweet variety of naganegi, which is the general Japanese term for long green onions or leeks. Fukaya negi has an exceptionally long white part, which you can see on the mascot - its antlers are Fukaya negi! 

Another aspect of Fukaya is represented in the mascot's appearance. You can see that there are two tulips on its green body. Fukaya is the second largest producer of tulips in Japan. Also, the city has a gorgeous tulip display which has become quite well known within the Kanto plain in recent years. 

Fukkachan is a very popular mascot in Saitama Prefecture, and the pride of Fukaya City. Especially since it took second place in the (now discontinued) Yuruchara Grand Prix in 2014. You can see Fukkachan everywhere in the city, from Fukkachan made out of flowers, to pedal cars made in the image of Fukkachan. There is even a Fukkachan shop where you can buy Fukkachan goods galore.