Nyango Star is an apple that’s been inhabited by the spirit of a dead cat and plays the drums. And he’s a good drummer – give the video a watch to see/hear for yourself . Nyango Star is what’s known in Japan as a yuru-kyara — which translates loosely to “relaxed” or “chill” mascot. Japanese yuru-kyara can represent everything from police departments to restaurants to government initiatives. Nyango Star represents Kuroishi City — a farming community in Japan’s northern prefecture of Aomori — where the population is declining and aging. But Kuroishi’s mayor is hoping Nyango Star’s viral success will help the shrinking town maintain economic viability.

NB: Everybody knows that the thread went up on time, so I decided to edit the header text to better reflect the contents of the video.

Have a Great Night Thread, Avocado!