Local Mascot Convention in Narita This Month

If you're a big fan of local mascots, a trip to Narita might be a good choice in your near future as the UNAFAN 2026 local mascot pilgrimage happens on May 23rd and 24th. It runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day with a slew of different talent slated to appear.

 While I have been a fan of local mascots and the general general Japanese tendency toward ascribing mascots to things that we wouldn't even consider worth putting a cute figure on in other countries, I had no idea there was a convention for these and if I lived near Narita I may well consider going to this just for kicks. Since I do not live anywhere near Narita, I'll have to abstain.