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Kagu Mamoru Kun Poster

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Your walls are a reflection of your personality, so let them speak with your favorite quotes, art, or designs printed on our custom Giclee posters! High-quality, microporous resin-coated paper with a beautiful semi-gloss finish. Choose from standard or custom size posters and framing options to create art that’s a perfect representation of you.

  • Gallery quality Giclee prints
  • Ideal for vibrant artwork and photo reproduction
  • Semi-gloss finish
  • Pigment-based inks for full-color spectrum high-resolution printing
  • Durable 185gsm paper
  • Available in custom sizing up to 60”
  • Frames available on all standard sizes
  • Frames include Non-Glare Acrylic Glazing

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Kagu Mamoru Kun Poster

Kagu Mamoru Kun Poster

🧍‍♂️ Meet Miyakojima Mamoru-kun: The Island’s Watchful Guardian Mamoru-kun is a beloved local icon on Miyako Island in Okinawa, Japan. These life-sized, police officer-shaped figures are installed across the island to promote **traffic safety** and remind drivers to stay alert. With their charming uniforms and stoic expressions, Mamoru-kun statues have become more than just safety symbols—they’re **cultural mascots** and popular photo spots for tourists. There are over **20 unique Mamoru-kun figures**, each with a different name and facial expression. They’re often accompanied by their sister figure, **Mamoruko-chan**, who shares the same mission of keeping the roads safe. Each statue is handmade, giving it a distinct personality, and many are placed at intersections or near schools to encourage cautious driving. 🔤 What does “Mamoru-kun” mean? The name “Mamoru” (守る) in Japanese means *to protect”* or *to guard.”* The suffix “-kun” (くん) is a friendly honorific typically used for boys or younger men. So, “Mamoru-kun” can be affectionately translated as *Little Protector”* or *Guardian Boy.* It perfectly captures the figure’s role as a gentle yet vigilant overseer of road safety.

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By Donna Y.2 June 2022Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 60.96cm x 91.44cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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I originally ordered this print in a larger size but was not pleased with the clarity of it. When I contacted Zazzle, they responded really quickly and were very helpful. I was able to reorder the print in a smaller size and it was shipped to me within a couple of weeks. The print was packaged well to ensure there was no damage during transit (Eco friendly, too!), and I am really pleased with it. I am so grateful to the customer service team for the professional way they handled my order. I had this printed on matt finish card and I was really pleased with the quality. The colours were rich and the image sharp.
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By Vincent H.5 November 2024Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 121.92cm x 81.28cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
Arrived very fast, even three days early. Havent opened as i will wgive to my framer next week. But the team were amazing to deal with and i highly recomend based on that alone! Oh, and im from NZ. .
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Mignon G.22 December 2021Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 41.91cm x 64.77cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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Very happy with this product. No complaints.

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Product ID: 256863844448735176
Posted on 18/09/2025, 2:43 AM
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