NPO Healthy Mouth Debuts Collaborative Song 'Katatsumuri Ha Nanbon?' with 'Sakana no Oniisan Kawachan' at Concert!

NPO Healthy Mouth held the 'Hamigaki Usagi's Come Come Family Concert' at the Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center on April 26th (Sunday). Talent/creator 'Sakana no Oniisan Kawachan' appeared as a special guest at the event. The collaborative song 'Katatsumuri Ha Nanbon?', created with the organization's original character 'Hamigaki Usagi', was performed for the first time at the concert. This event has gained popularity as an event where adults and children can enjoy entertainment together while learning the "importance of brushing teeth." On the day of the event, many families attended. Following songs and dances by Hamigaki Usagi and Rokuro, when special guest 'Sakana no Oniisan Kawachan' appeared on stage, the venue erupted in applause. Sakana no Oniisan Kawachan commented to the children, "I came to convey the importance of fish, the sea, and teeth to everyone in a fun way through song." Following one of his representative songs, 'Same no Ha Haehodai' (Shark's Teeth Grow Limitlessly), he performed 'Katatsumuri Ha Nanbon?' for the first time with Hamigaki Usagi, and the venue reached its peak excitement for the day. 'Katatsumuri Ha Nanbon?' is a song created to convey to children the realization that "your teeth are for life." It carries a message of hope that by learning together as parents and children, it will heighten interest in teeth and become an opportunity to improve oral awareness from an early age. Participating parents and children gave their impressions of the event: "This was our first time participating as a family, and it was impressive to see my child holding a toothbrush and dancing along. 'Katatsumuri Ha Nanbon?' contains lyrics that are educational for adults too, so it was a very enjoyable song. My child still dislikes brushing their teeth, so I hope that by learning this song, they will develop an interest in teeth and the desire to 'take care of their teeth' will sprout" (40s female, Osaka City). Furthermore, Hamigaki Usagi is active as the "Sakai City Kita Ward Supporter Ambassador," and this family concert in Sakai City Kita Ward was the long-awaited first. We will continue various activities aiming to disseminate the "importance of brushing teeth" and further contribute to the local community in Sakai City Kita Ward. "Hamigaki Usagi's Come Come Family Concert" @ Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center Event Hall Date & Time: April 26th (Sunday), 1st performance starts 13:00 (doors open 12:30), 2nd performance starts 15:30 (doors open 14:15) Performance Duration: Approximately 55 minutes per show Venue: Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center, 183-5 Nagasone-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai City, Osaka 591-8025 Song Title: "Katatsumuri Ha Nanbon?" Lyrics & Composition: Sakana no Oniisan Kawachan Available on YouTube "Hamigaki Usagi Channel" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7GbqDWNBCFnzkEOu4nFCA ■ What is "Hamigaki Usagi"...!? Hamigaki Usagi is a character that disseminates the "importance of brushing teeth" to families, mainly parents and children, with the message "We want to realize a society where people do not lose their teeth due to periodontal disease or cavities!" The "Hamigaki Usagi Dance Show," delivered at various events and on social media, combines music that children can't help but hum along to and simple yet unique dances that make them want to dance, providing entertainment where parents and children can sing and dance together, interactively enjoying and learning the importance of brushing teeth. ■ About "NPO Healthy Mouth" Regarding the current challenge of preventive dentistry in Japan, we have been conducting dental and oral health awareness activities, education, and information dissemination, focusing on dental x entertainment activities, to promote the dissemination of dental health information and understanding of the importance of oral preservation. With the aim of contributing to the creation of a bright society where people can always smile with their teeth, we are conducting awareness activities by disseminating health information related to dental and oral health, such as methods for protecting teeth, the importance of brushing teeth, dental check-ups, and the importance of chewing. NPO Healthy Mouth Osaka Head Office: Marine Building 3F, 9-21 Otemachi, Ibaraki City, Osaka 567-0883 Official Website: https://okuchi.or.jp/ Inquiries: https://okuchi.or.jp/contact/