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An Instagrammable Object? Kaiho National Sports Festival Mascot "KuiKui" Becomes a Popular Photo Spot at a Roadside Station in Okinawa, Kunigami Village, Okinawa.
[Kunigami] A statue of a Yanbaru rail attempting weightlifting, located in front of the main entrance of the "Yuiyui Kunigami" roadside station (President: Isamu Taira) in Okuma, Kunigami Village, is a popular spot for commemorative photos. Tourists and children from both within and outside the village enjoy touching the charming sculpture. The sculpture is based on "KuiKui," the official mascot of the Kaiho National Sports Festival held in 1987.
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[Kunigami] A statue of a Yanbaru rail attempting weightlifting, located in front of the main entrance of the "Yuiyui Kunigami" roadside station (President: Isamu Taira) in Okuma, Kunigami Village, is a popular spot for commemorative photos. Tourists and children from both within and outside the village enjoy touching the charming sculpture. The sculpture is based on "KuiKui," the official mascot of the Kaiho National Sports Festival held in 1987.