Gunma-chan Week "Nationwide Nakayoshi Caravan in Japan"!

Gunma Prefecture will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its mascot, "Gunma-chan," by hosting the "Japan Nationwide Friendship Caravan" from January to March 2024, visiting five cities across the country. In this inaugural caravan, Gunma-chan will travel to kindergartens, commercial facilities, and more in Sapporo, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Fukuoka, providing everyone nationwide with delightful moments alongside Gunma-chan.

【Event Overview】
- Duration: January 18, 2024 (Thursday) to March 3, 2024 (Sunday) (scheduled)
- Locations: Sapporo, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Fukuoka (total of 5 cities)
- Main Activities:
 1. Kindergarten Caravan
 2. Stage events and more at commercial facilities

For detailed information, please visit the special website:
[https://gunmachan-caravan.com/](https://gunmachan-caravan.com/)

◆ Kindergarten Caravan
We will conduct initiatives to visit multiple kindergartens in each hosting city, expanding opportunities for interaction with Gunma-chan.

◆ Commercial Facility Stage Events
- At commercial facilities in each hosting city, we will organize "Interactive Stage Events" collaborating with familiar characters and guests from each area alongside Gunma-chan.
- Activities will include the screening of the 'Gunma-chan' anime, coloring experiences, and more. Additionally, there will be merchandise sales of Gunma-chan goods at the venue, as well as novelty giveaways for visitors.
- Let's all have a great time singing and dancing together with Gunma-chan.
* Information on guest appearances and details will be updated regularly on the special website.

＜Implementation Schedule＞
- Sapporo: BiVi Shin-Sapporo, January 21 (Sunday), 10:00 - 17:00 (tentative)
- Tokyo: Aeon Mall Hinode, February 12 (Monday, public holiday), 10:00 - 17:00 (tentative)
- Yokohama: Shin-Toshi Plaza (In front of the main entrance on the 2nd floor of Sogo Yokohama Store), February 4 (Sunday), 10:00 - 17:00 (tentative)
- Nagoya: Aeon Mall Nagoya Dome-mae, March 3 (Sunday), 10:00 - 17:00 (tentative)
- Fukuoka: Mitsui Shopping Park, Lala Port Fukuoka, 1st Floor Media Park, February 17 (Saturday), 10:00 - 17:00 (tentative)

◆ About Gunma-chan
Gunma-chan loves going on various adventures, enjoying delicious food, and playing with friends. However, Gunma-chan is not just playing for fun. As the PR Director of Gunma Prefecture, Gunma-chan works at events and actively shares information on social media.

Please support Gunma-chan's efforts to bring smiles to everyone! Celebrating its 30th anniversary on February 22, 2024, Gunma-chan has been working hard to make people happy for three decades!