San-X is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures cute character goods.
Founded in 1932 as a producer of plastic combs
Started manufacturing stationery items in the 1950s
Introduced its first character 'Kamukamu-yama' in 1978
Launched its popular brand 'Rilakkuma' in 2003
A Japanese company known for its character 'Hello Kitty'
A South Korean brand featuring cute and adorable characters
A Sanrio character that became popular around the same time as Rilakkuma
A lazy and relaxed bear character that is popular worldwide
A group of characters that like to stay in the corner and feel comfortable
A whale shark character that loves to swim in the ocean
San-X is a combination of the Japanese word 'san' which means 'three' and the letter 'x'. Three represents the company's original three founders, and the letter 'x' signifies that the company will pursue diverse businesses.
You can buy San-X products at their official online store, as well as various online retailers such as Amazon and Etsy.
Rilakkuma is the most popular San-X character, known for its relaxed and lazy personality.
It depends, some products are manufactured in Japan while others are made in China or Korea.
San-X makes a wide range of products including plush toys, stationery items, bags, phone cases, and home decor items, featuring their cute characters.