Assisting the Metropolitan Police Department in spreading traffic safety rules in Tokyo: Sumikko Gurashi appointed as "Metropolitan Police Department Children's Traffic Safety Ambassador"!
San-X's popular character "Sumikko Gurashi" has been appointed as the FY2026 "Metropolitan Police Department Children's Traffic Safety Ambassador" and will participate in awareness activities such as poster displays and crosswalk training.
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San-X Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) announces that its popular character "Sumikko Gurashi" has been commissioned as the FY2026 "Metropolitan Police Department Children's Traffic Safety Ambassador."
Together with the Metropolitan Police Department, they will assist in spreading traffic safety rules in Tokyo. In addition, traffic safety posters featuring "Sumikko Gurashi" are scheduled to be displayed at elementary and junior high schools in Tokyo.
Furthermore, on Monday, April 6, "Shirokuma" appeared on behalf of "Sumikko Gurashi" at the "FY2026 Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Crosswalk Training for New Elementary School Students" held at Omori First Elementary School in Ota Ward.
On the day of the event, 80 new first-grade students and their guardians gathered in the schoolyard of Omori First Elementary School in Ota Ward, where the ceremony for the "FY2026 Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Crosswalk Training for New Elementary School Students" was held.
At the ceremony, "Shirokuma" from "Sumikko Gurashi," who assumed the role of "Metropolitan Police Department Children's Traffic Safety Ambassador" from April 2026, appeared alongside the Metropolitan Police Department's symbol mascot "Pipo-kun." The children's faces were filled with smiles at the appearance of "Shirokuma" and the others.
Subsequently, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Hiroki Tsutsui and Ota Ward Mayor Masamasa Suzuki, among others, took the stage. Greetings were given, including calling for safe commuting for the children.
Afterwards, during the presentation of commemorative gifts, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner handed presents to the representative new first-graders. The new students then divided into groups and, led by the speakers including the Metropolitan Police Commissioner and the Ota Ward Mayor, conducted crosswalk training at an actual pedestrian crossing.
Together with the Metropolitan Police Department, they will assist in spreading traffic safety rules in Tokyo. In addition, traffic safety posters featuring "Sumikko Gurashi" are scheduled to be displayed at elementary and junior high schools in Tokyo.
Furthermore, on Monday, April 6, "Shirokuma" appeared on behalf of "Sumikko Gurashi" at the "FY2026 Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Crosswalk Training for New Elementary School Students" held at Omori First Elementary School in Ota Ward.
On the day of the event, 80 new first-grade students and their guardians gathered in the schoolyard of Omori First Elementary School in Ota Ward, where the ceremony for the "FY2026 Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Crosswalk Training for New Elementary School Students" was held.
At the ceremony, "Shirokuma" from "Sumikko Gurashi," who assumed the role of "Metropolitan Police Department Children's Traffic Safety Ambassador" from April 2026, appeared alongside the Metropolitan Police Department's symbol mascot "Pipo-kun." The children's faces were filled with smiles at the appearance of "Shirokuma" and the others.
Subsequently, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Hiroki Tsutsui and Ota Ward Mayor Masamasa Suzuki, among others, took the stage. Greetings were given, including calling for safe commuting for the children.
Afterwards, during the presentation of commemorative gifts, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner handed presents to the representative new first-graders. The new students then divided into groups and, led by the speakers including the Metropolitan Police Commissioner and the Ota Ward Mayor, conducted crosswalk training at an actual pedestrian crossing.
FAQ
What ambassador position did Sumikko Gurashi take on?
Sumikko Gurashi took on the position of 'Metropolitan Police Department Children's Traffic Safety Ambassador' for the 2026 fiscal year.
What kind of activities will be carried out?
Posters will be displayed in elementary and junior high schools in Tokyo, and they will participate in events such as crosswalk training to promote traffic safety.
Who appeared at the event on April 6th?
Shirokuma, representing Sumikko Gurashi, appeared alongside Piipokun.