Rilakkuma Is popular in Japan.

Various character mascot in Japan has gained popularity. Japan-born Kitty, Disney's Mickey Mouse, Mifi of Germany , and so on.

The past few years, character mascot that has a deep-rooted popularity is "Rilakkuma". 
He is the mascot of the bear. Its name is made up of English relax and Japanese "kuma " (bear). You will feel that you are relaxed when you see him. 

The photograph is a "Rilakkuma" train running at Hankyu. You can guess the popularity of "Rilakkuma" also from the presence of this train.