Key Facts
• Onjuku Town marked its 70th anniversary in March 2025.
• A new logo featuring mascot “Ebi Amigo” was created for the milestone.
• Two types of commemorative flags (180 cm x 60 cm) were produced, 50 of each.
• Illustrator Osamu Nishimoto, 61, designed the logo, incorporating Onjuku’s nature, history, and culture.
• “Ebi Amigo,” a lobster boy in a Mexican hat, debuted in 2009 for town promotion.
• Flags are displayed at schools, public halls, and local organizations.
• The logo is also used on official town stationery.
• Onjuku Town was formed in 1955 through the merger of several areas.
• A commemorative ceremony is planned for October 2025.
Summary
Onjuku Town in Japan celebrated its 70th anniversary in March 2025 with a new logo and commemorative flags featuring its mascot, “Ebi Amigo.” Designed by illustrator Osamu Nishimoto, the logo reflects the town’s natural beauty, history, and culture. The flags, measuring 180 cm by 60 cm, are displayed at schools, public halls, and other local institutions, while the logo is also used on official stationery. “Ebi Amigo,” a lobster boy in a Mexican hat, was created in 2009 to promote the town. Onjuku Town was established in 1955 through a merger of nearby areas, and a special ceremony is planned for October 2025 to further celebrate this milestone.
