Hikonyan is a mascot created by the Hikone city government in Japan in 2007 to celebrate Hikone Castle's 400th anniversary. Based on a legend involving a white cat and Ii Naotaka, the 3rd Lord of Hikone, Hikonyan features a samurai helmet inspired by the Ii family. The character has significantly boosted tourism in Hikone, with an increase of over 200,000 visitors annually and significant economic impact estimated at 33.8 billion yen (approximately US$425 million). Merchandise sales also soared, amounting to about 1.7 billion yen (US$21 million) as of 2008.
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Meaning of the name - Hikonyan
The name Hikonyan doesn't have a literal meaning, as it is a playful combination of "Hikone" (the name of the castle) and "yan" (a common suffix used for mascots in Japan). It is associated with the castle and its history.
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Generation Group
Hikonyan belongs to the Generation Z group.
Place of Birth: Hikone Castle
Awards Received: First place in Yuru-chara mascot competition (2010)
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for April 13, 2006
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 13, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 13, 2024 |
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| Sun | 23 Aries 37 | 24 Aries 15 | 11 Taurus 11 |
| Moon | 23 Libra 50 | 29 Gemini 40 | 0 Cancer 59 |
| Mercury | 26 Pisces 30 | 21 Aries 13 | 23 Aries 22 |
| Venus | 8 Pisces 9 | 10 Aries 33 | 28 Pisces 3 |
| Mars | 29 Gemini 48 | 16 Pisces 54 | 10 Cancer 17 |
| Jupiter | 16 Scorpio 30 | 20 Taurus 8 | 14 Scorpio 20 |
| Saturn | 4 Leo 27 | 14 Pisces 55 | 5 Leo 0 |
| Uranus | 13 Pisces 4 | 21 Taurus 27 | 13 Pisces 49 |
| Neptune | 19 Aquarius 25 | 28 Pisces 22 | 19 Aquarius 42 |
| Pluto | 26 Sagittarius 41 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 26 Sagittarius 28 |
| Rahu | 3 Aries 33 | 15 Aries 23 | 2 Aries 36 |
| Ketu | 3 Libra 33 | 15 Libra 23 | 2 Libra 36 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Hikonyan's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 April, 2024 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 May, 2024 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 17 October, 2024 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 16 November, 2024 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 16 December, 2024
