Meet Rilakkuma, Japan’s ambassador of lazy. He’s not officially the ambassador of lazy, but he’s mostly seen doing just that: being lazy. In fact, his name in Japanese is a combination of “relax” and “bear.” Perhaps he’s what Hello Kitty would be if she took breaks throughout her 35-year career– and was a bear. It’s no surprise that Rilakkuma has a San-X line that’s spa-themed.
If you think about it, Rilakkuma is something of a male-diva. He’s endorsing cell-phone charms that suggest your phones are pampered items. There’s a rubber ducky, spa head gear, milk and cookies while your phone relaxes…

And lastly, here’s something I don’t quite understand but don’t need to because it’s so darn cute:
WHAT DO THESE THINGS HOLD? I don’t think I own anything small enough to fit into a Rilakkuma trinket case. As far as where to find these things, I’m not quite sure exactly — San-X doesn’t have an online shop for international customers. Shopkawaii.com however, seems to stock plenty of Rilakkuma toys and products.

October 6, 2009 11:00 AM | by
