Rilakkuma Korilakkuma has been appointed as a supporter of World Mental Health Day 2026!

October 10th is “World Mental Health Day.” It's a day for everyone to think about mental health.

This year, too, Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma were appointed as supporters for World Mental Health Day 2026 ☆

Korilakkuma will appear at “Tomotomo Festa 2026” hosted by the Cabinet Office to be held on 10/9 (Fri) and 10 (Sat), and Rilakkuma will appear at the “World Mental Health Day 2026 Tokyo Festival” hosted by Silver Ribbon Japan to be held on 10/10 (Sat) ♪

At the event, with Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma, you can enjoy experiencing things you can do to value the hearts of people close to you, such as “noticing,” “calling out,” and “listening to stories” ☆

Also, in conjunction with World Mental Health Day, the “World Mental Health Day 2026 Local Government Support Campaign” will also be carried out. A collaboration sticker with Rilakkuma will be presented to those who have taken the “Mental Supporter Training” conducted by local governments participating in the campaign ♪

*The distribution of stickers is limited to targeted training conducted by local governments participating in the campaign. Also, the number is limited.

■Tomotomo Festa 2026 hosted by the Cabinet Office Korilakkuma will appear at “Tomotomo Festa 2026” hosted by the Cabinet Office ♪ Public awareness videos will be broadcast and clear files will be distributed on Gyoko Street at the Marunouchi exit of Tokyo Station. Also, at Marukube on the 1st floor of the Marunouchi Building, together with Korilakkuma, we will carry out a project where you can enjoy experiencing the basic actions of being a supporter of the heart, such as “noticing,” “calling out,” and “listening to stories” ☆

○Venue, date and main contents ・Tokyo Station Marunouchi Exit Gyoko Street Date: Reiwa 8/10/9 (Fri) to 10 (Sat) Contents: Broadcast of public awareness videos, distribution of clear files ・Marukube on the 1st floor of Marunouchi Building Date: Reiwa 8/10/10 (Sat) 12:00-12:30 (planned) Contents: A basic behavioral experience of being a spiritual supporter performed with Korilakkuma Please come and see Korilakkuma ♪ *Implementation details and appearance times are subject to change.

■World Mental Health Day 2026 Tokyo Festival hosted by Silver Ribbon Japan Rilakkuma will appear at the “World Mental Health Day 2026 Tokyo Festival” hosted by Silver Ribbon Japan ♪ At the venue, together with Rilakkuma, you can enjoy experiencing the basic actions of being a supporter of the heart, such as “noticing,” “calling out,” and “listening to the story” ☆ In addition, stamp rallies, public awareness videos will be broadcast, and acrylic stands and stickers will also be distributed.

○Date Reiwa 8/10/10 (Sat) ○Location Starrise Tower (Tokyo Tower Media Center) ○Main contents ・A basic behavioral experience of being a mental supporter performed with Rilakkuma ・Implementation of stamp rallies ・Live broadcast of the “Tomotomo Festa 2026” Marukube project ・Broadcasting of public awareness videos ・Distribution of acrylic stands and stickers ○Rilakkuma's scheduled appearance time ① 11:00 ～ 11:20 ② 13:30 ～ 13:50 ③ 15:00 ～ 15:20 Please come and see Rilakkuma ♪ *Implementation details and appearance times are subject to change.

■ Implementation of the “World Mental Health Day 2026 Local Government Support Support Campaign” In the wake of World Mental Health Day, we will carry out the “World Mental Health Day 2026 Local Government Support Support Campaign” in order to increase the number of mental supporters in local governments nationwide!

A “mental supporter” is a supporter who has correct knowledge and understanding of mental illness such as mental health, depression, and anxiety, and focuses on listening to family members and colleagues who have mental health problems.

Those who have taken the “Heart Supporter Training” conducted by local governments participating in the campaign will receive a collaboration sticker with Rilakkuma as a course bonus ☆

○ Period: Reiwa 8/9/15 (Tue) to 11/30 (Mon) ○ Target: Local governments that conduct mental supporter training during the period and wish to distribute stickers ○ Contents: Collaboration stickers with Rilakkuma will be distributed as a bonus for attending the Heart Supporter Training Course *Please contact each local government for information on the implementation status of the training and distribution of stickers. *The number of stickers is limited.

World Mental Health Day 2026 will expand the circle of mental support under the theme of “Connected, Anywhere, Anywhere, Anyone”!

Click here for details ▽ ・World Mental Health Day 2026 special site https://www.mhlw.go.jp/kokoro/mental_health_day/index.html ・World Mental Health Day 2026 event details https://www.mhlw.go.jp/kokoro/mental_health_day/mhdj.html ・Heart supporter https://cocosapo.mhlw.go.jp/ ・Tomotomo Festa 2026 special site https://www.tomotomo.go.jp/festa2026/

[Contact] Social Affairs and Assistance Bureau Disability Health and Welfare Department Mental Disability Health Division Representative phone: 03- (5253) -1111 (ext. 3087,3108) Direct dial: 03- (3595) -2307