A memorial head mark designed by Mr. Yaguchi on a local railway in Akita Prefecture, where cartoonist Takao Yaguchi, who died last month and is known for his works such as "Fisherman Sanpei", has served as a support ambassador. Trains are in operation.
Takao Yaguchi, a cartoonist from Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, who died last month, is known for his works on the theme of nature and humans, such as "Fisherman Sanpei," and is a local railway that connects Kitaakita City and Semboku City. I have been a support ambassador for the inland line.
For this reason, the company that operates the inland line started operating the train with the head mark that designed the character drawn by Mr. Yaguchi on the 4th in order to thank and mourn the support so far.
The head mark is accompanied by the appearance of the character "Kake-kun", which is the image of Matagi, and a message expressing gratitude to Mr. Yaguchi.
In addition, at Aniai Station in Kitaakita City, a handwritten message sent by Mr. Yaguchi when he became the support ambassador is displayed.
Hiroyuki Yoshida, president of the Akita Nairiku Transit Railway, which operates trains, said, "I want to continue to do my best with the desire to pass on Mr. Yaguchi's achievements to future generations."
The express train with the head mark will operate three times a day until the 7th of next month.