世界在地吉祥物大賽執行委員會宣布，將於2026年7月7日至12月13日舉辦首屆「世界在地吉祥物大賽」。此一新時代的評選活動旨在將吉祥物們日常的踏實活動予以視覺化，並轉化為活化地區的動力。與傳統的短期人氣投票不同，本次大賽引進了「應援評分系統」，結合為期約半年的網路投票與在滋賀縣彥根市等多個地點舉辦的實體活動現場投票。為防止舞弊，採用了LINE ID及GPS連動的公正投票機制，並作為一場世界大賽開放海外吉祥物參加，用笑容連結日本地方與全世界。
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- 來源：PR TIMES
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常見問題
What is the World Local Mascot Grand Prix?
It is a new, international competition starting in 2026 to determine the world's number one local mascot, focusing on evaluating their real-world contributions to regional revitalization rather than just online popularity.
When and where will the event take place?
The online voting period runs from July 7 to December 4, 2026, with real-world voting events held from September to December in various Japanese cities including Chiba, Gunma, and Hikone, Shiga.
How is this Grand Prix different from past mascot contests?
It uses a 'hybrid voting system' that combines long-term web voting with high-value votes from real-world events. It also implements a fair voting system using LINE ID and GPS to prevent fraudulent votes, which was an issue in past contests.
Can mascots from outside of Japan participate?
Yes, it is a 'world tournament' open to local and corporate mascots from Japan and other countries. Many international characters have already expressed their intent to join.
What is the main goal of this event?
The goal is to create a platform that fairly evaluates and recognizes the hard work of mascots and their supporting organizations, thereby contributing to sustainable regional development and connecting local Japanese regions with the world.