“Sumikkogurashi” are the characters living a quiet and solitary life in the corner and the key phrase is "koko ga ochitsukundesu," meaning "I feel comfortable here."

When you ride a train, you seat yourself into a corner seat. When you go to a café, you will choose a table in the corner as far as you can.

Don't you find yourself relaxing in corners? Many Japanese people feel this way, and that feeling has been personified in the Sumikkogurashi characters.

Based in Tokyo, San-X is one of the largest character manufacturing companies in Japan, specializing in stationery, plush, and accessory goods.

San-X has continuously created over 1,000 entirely original characters, including Rilakkuma, Sumikkogurashi, and Tarepanda. These characters, with their unique charm, are brought to the world through original products, licensing businesses, various events, promotions, and media such as films.

San-X characters are not just "kawaii"; they also possess a subtle sense of humor that makes you chuckle, as well as a gentle warmth that comforts and embraces your heart.