Mario

Mario had to be the first because who doesn't adore this well-known Japanese character?

This well-known cartoon character will still be recognizable to people who have never played the game. He's still going strong, which is fantastic!

Despite being an Italian plumber, Mario has a somewhat Mexican-looking mustache. But he was made by Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.

Make sure you take the MariCar tour whenever you visit Japan and Tokyo. On this tour, you dress up as a Mario character and maneuver your Street Kart through the streets of Tokyo.