Who is ko-Rilakkuma? S/he is a little white baby bear who appeared out of nowhere
Rilakkuma is a character like Hello Kitty and the San Rio animals. His name is a contraction of “relax” and the Japanese word for bear. He and all his friends have a back story, personality, and a mountain of themed merchandise.
This was the upholstery on the chairs on the bus I rode to work. Isn’t it disgustingly cute? I love it! This is why I love Japan!
日本語
リラックマはキティちゃんや他のSANRIOのキャラクターみたいに、過去や性格のあるかわいい熊です。日本人なら知っているはずですが、英語のリ「ラクス」と日本語の「熊」の略した名前です。
今朝の通勤するバスの席がみんなこうリラックマの話でいっぱいでした。ヤンナルぐらいかわいいほど、こう言う日本がダイスキです！
A Ferret Called Wilson 
January 21, 2016 at 12:44 PM
before I weigh-in on whether I like it or not, I would like to know who profits from it. Housing
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January 22, 2016 at 8:53 PM
well, the bus is privately run. the characters are trademarks like hello kitty, so i imagine the bus is getting advertising revenue and the trademark holder is getting increased sales of their merchandise.
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January 22, 2016 at 3:33 PM
Hello Pinkie, I have been trying to reach you for quite a while now. If possible can you e-Mail me….I sent a message for you on measurection (where my e-mail address is included) …Many thanks :-)
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January 22, 2016 at 7:30 PM
Oh! Hi! Sure, I’ll have a look. I haven’t been on in a while.
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