Frog

When you think of something that hops around, what comes to mind is probably a rabbit or a frog. And once you hear the “kero-kero” croak, it’s definitely a frog, right? Among amphibians, frogs are seen as adorable creatures, appearing in anime and becoming popular characters.

watermelon

When you think of something harvested in summer with lots of seeds, some people might picture sunflowers, but the striped pattern makes it clear we’re talking about watermelon. Many of you probably have memories of chilling watermelon to eat or playing suikawari on the beach. It’s a summer essential.

tomato

When it comes to quintessential summer vegetables, there are eggplants, cucumbers, corn, and tomatoes; among them, the red and sour one would be the tomato. Since it’s rich in lycopene, which has strong antioxidant properties, it’s also perfect as a health food.

Anpanman

A justice hero created by Takashi Yanase, who was also featured in an NHK morning drama, he helps people in need by offering them pieces of his head, which is a red bean bun. Although he is strong, he has an amusing and unique weakness: he loses his power when his face gets wet. He’s an anime character beloved by people of all ages.

Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is a mouse character created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. His girlfriend is Minnie Mouse, and although he’s a mouse, he somehow has a pet dog named Pluto. People who want to meet Mickey gather at Disneyland, and he’s so beloved that he’s recognizable even just by his silhouette.

police car

The vehicle most likely best known as an emergency vehicle is the police car. Many people might feel a little nervous just seeing a police car with its red light, even if they haven’t done anything wrong, especially when it’s driving by in its black-and-white livery. Police cars are popular with children too—did you recognize it right away?

airplane

There are many things with wings that can fly, but when it comes to those that can carry many people, the options become limited. The airplane, invented in 1903 by the Wright brothers in the United States, began operating as a passenger aircraft by 1919.