A world of smiles,
a world in Nakayoku (Friendship)

Just like the Sanrio kawaii culture became a global phenomenon, we want to spread nakayoku, the concept of everyone getting along together, all around the world.

Sanrio Nakayoku Project is Sanrio's social contribution activity that creates smiles around the world following our corporate philosophy of Minna Nakayoku (Getting Along Together).

Nakayoku News

Global activity report

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Action

Sanrio Nakayoku Project initiatives

Sanrio Character Aid

Sanrio Character Aid is an initiative where Hello Kitty visits children in hospitals, facilities, and disaster relief areas around the world to bring smiles to everyone.

Initiative with JICA

Sanrio has partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to conduct activities to promote awareness of hygiene and other issues worldwide.

Collaborations with Partners

We work with various companies and organizations to conduct social contribution activities and fulfill SDG 17—Partnerships for the Goals.

Donations and Support

We provide donations and other types of support to create smiles and promote friendship with people in various circumstances in Japan and abroad.

Overseas Activities

Sanrio Group business sites and subsidiaries overseas conduct initiatives addressing social issues in regions around the world.

Sanrio Nakayoku Project Initiatives Overseas

Local community engagement activities conducted by Sanrio Group subsidiaries overseas

Data

Sanrio Nakayoku Project by the numbers

Sanrio Character Aid Sanrio Character Aid has been conducted more than 280 times over 25 years and has brought smiles to over 30,000 people. Sanrio Character Aid Sanrio Character Aid has been conducted more than 280 times over 25 years and has brought smiles to over 30,000 people.

Hygiene awareness activities in India with the Hello Kitty handwashing video*1  Total number of participants*2 918,841 Hand washing video views*3 8.59millionHygiene awareness activities in India with the Hello Kitty handwashing video*1  Total number of participants*2 918,841 Hand washing video views*3 8.59million

Merchandise donations in FY3/2026 Approx. 14,061 donors
Overseas Activities Business sites in eight countries conducting social contribution activities
Sanrio Nakayoku Project Wheelchairs with original designs Donated to 47 Red Cross hospitals across 33 prefectures in Japan
Total and Donations in FY3/2026 ¥8,272,976
  • *1 Activity with the JICA India Office
  • *2 As of the end of March 2026
  • *3 Total of English, Hindi, Amharic, Lao, and Mongolian versions(as of June 2026)

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