#terrestrial

〝 this piece celebrates the tottori sand dunes (鳥取砂丘), a natural wonder located in tottori prefecture along the sea of japan coast. it highlights the popular tourist activity of camel riding, which is a signature experience for visitors exploring the vast, desert-like landscape of the region. the design features rilakkuma playfully riding on the back of a light yellow camel. the camel is adorned with a traditional red saddle and a decorative harness. the background art depicts the sweeping golden sand dunes under a clear blue sky, capturing the unique atmosphere of this geological treasure. 〞

〝 this piece celebrates ueno (上野), a district in tokyo world-renowned for the ueno zoo and its beloved giant pandas. it highlights the cultural connection between rilakkuma and these iconic animals, which are a symbol of the area as indicated by the "tokyo limited" (東京限定) heart-shaped seal on the packaging. the design features rilakkuma hugging a vibrant green bamboo trunk that has "ueno panda" (上野パンダ) written on it. a miniature panda is perched right next to him on the bamboo. the background art depicts a lush bamboo forest under a soft yellow sky with dotted patterns. it captures the playful and peaceful environment of a panda habitat, featuring additional illustrations of rilakkuma and korilakkuma interacting with their panda friend. 〞

〝 this piece celebrates the world-famous kobe beef (神戸ビーフ), a gourmet symbol of hyōgo prefecture. the black cattle represent the high-quality wagyu that the region is prestigious for. the design features rilakkuma lazily lying on his stomach across the back of a large black bull that has "kobe" (神戸) written in red on its side. kiiroitori accompanies him, playfully riding his own miniature version of the black bull while holding a small red banner. the background art depicts the kobe harbor with a blue sea, a large steamship, and green coastal plains beneath the mountains, capturing the maritime atmosphere of the city. 〞

〝 this piece celebrates hokkaidō’s famous dairy industry, as the region is known as japan’s "milk island." due to its cool climate and vast pastures, hokkaidō produces more than half of the country’s milk, making its high-quality butter, cheese, and soft-serve ice cream iconic symbols of the prefecture. the design features rilakkuma lying on his stomach atop a black and white dairy cow that has "hokkaidō" (北海道) written on its side. he is holding a small bottle of fresh milk, while kiiroitori perches on the back of a second, smaller cow. the background art illustrates the scenic rolling hills and green pastures of the tokachi or kushiro regions, complete with a red-roofed silo under a clear blue sky, capturing the peaceful farm life of the north. 〞