Tokyo Reveals New Mascot Characters 'Kanaun' and 'Sasaun' for Child-Rearing Support

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  • Tokyo Reveals New Mascot Characters 'Kanaun' and 'Sasaun' for Child-Rearing Support
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government introduced new mascot characters 'Kanaun' and 'Sasaun' to promote its marriage and child-rearing support initiatives and updated its portal site with promotional videos.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 6, 2026

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government introduced new mascot characters 'Kanaun' and 'Sasaun' to promote its marriage and child-rearing support initiatives and updated its portal site with promotional videos.

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Tokyo Reveals New Mascot Characters 'Kanaun' and 'Sasaun' for Child-Rearing Support (June 6, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 6, 2026
Tokyo Metropolitan Government introduced new mascot characters 'Kanaun' and 'Sasaun' to promote its marriage and child-rearing support initiatives and updated its portal site with promotional videos.
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  • 📰 Published: June 6, 2026 at 02:00
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has launched new image characters and key visuals to promote its marriage and child-rearing support policies. The characters are 'Kanaun', a cloud fairy who watches over Tokyoites to support their wishes, and 'Sasaun', Kanaun's knowledgeable partner who is well-versed in TMG's policies. The key visual uses a four-leaf clover motif overlaying hearts. To improve user accessibility, TMG also updated its official support portal, categorizing services across life stages such as marriage, pregnancy, and child-rearing. A promotional video titled 'TMG's Continuous Support for Your Wishes' was released on the portal and YouTube. This initiative is part of the '2050 Tokyo Strategy', specifically Strategy 02: Creating a Child-Friendly Environment. TMG has also established the Action Plan 2026 to offer comprehensive support.

FAQ

What are the names and roles of the new characters?

They are "Kanaun," a cloud fairy who stays close to citizens' wishes, and "Sasaun," Kanaun's knowledgeable partner who is familiar with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's initiatives.

What is the design motif of the key visual?

It is based on a four-leaf clover motif, overlapping hearts that represent the citizens' desire to make their wishes come true.

What is the URL of the renewed website?

The URL is https://www.kodomoseisaku.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/jigyo/kanaetai-sasaetai

What is the theme of the video released on the website?

The theme is Tokyo's continuous support, titled "Supporting your wishes! Tokyo's continuous support."

Where can the newly released video be viewed?

It can be viewed on the renewed website or on the official YouTube playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnw0EVddxug2ayesibqVcCIgqDPNb6sq0).

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