In Forza Horizon 6, the developers replaced the old Fast Travel bonus boards with a new, fun collectible: Regional Mascots. These food-themed mascots are scattered across Japan’s nine regions, and smashing them gives you 5,000 credits each. There are 200 mascots in total, making this a great way to earn credits while exploring the map.
Regional Mascot Locations & Themes
Each region has a unique mascot inspired by local Japanese food. Here’s where to find them:
Nangan Region (South) – Prawn Tempura: Look around the southern coastline and near the rocket launch site.
Ohtani Region (Central) – Ramen: Focus on the Horizon Festival site, especially the drag strip area.
Minamino Region (Central Highlands) – Edamame: These three-pea pods are tucked throughout the highlands.
Ito Region (East) – Onigiri: Check near the Yahikoyama Ropeway and the nearby airfield.
Hokubu Region (Northwest) – Kakigori (Shaved Ice): Hidden among sunflower farms and the Shikisai-no-oka flower gardens.
Takashiro Region (West) – Matcha: Small matcha cups are scattered through the tea plantations.
Sotoyama Region (North) – Omurice: Located in the snowy mountains, these are some of the trickiest mascots to reach.
Rewards and Progression
Collecting mascots isn’t just about credits—it also tracks your exploration and unlocks bonuses:
Credit Bonus: Smash all 200 mascots for a total of 1,000,000 credits.
Collection Journal: Each mascot unlocks stamps in your in-game Collection Journal.
Achievements: Earn the "Smashscot" award after smashing your first mascot.
Fast Travel: With FH6’s free fast travel to visited points, you don’t need old bonus boards, so mascots are purely for exploration and rewards.
Tips for Collecting Mascots
Use Flight or Drift Boosts to reach hard-to-access spots, especially in Sotoyama and the highlands.
Check high-visibility areas first, like festival sites, ropeways, and flower fields.
Stack exploration: Smash mascots while completing other challenges or races to maximize efficiency.
Smashing these mascots is a fun way to explore Forza Horizon 6’s Japan map while padding your credit balance. With 200 to find, it’s a journey worth taking for every completionist and explorer.