Celebrate Renka-chan’s Birthday! Send a Message in 2026

October 1 is the birthday of Renka-chan (蓮花ちゃん), Katsuragi City’s official mascot.

Everyone is invited to send her a birthday message.

Messages will later be displayed at the Katsuragi City Sumo Museum “Kehayaza” (相撲館「けはや座」) and featured on Renka-chan’s official X and Instagram accounts.

Illustrations, written messages, and videos are all welcome.

Let’s celebrate Renka-chan’s birthday together!

Submission Period

Tuesday, September 1–Thursday, October 1, 2026

How to Send Your Birthday Message

Send your birthday message by mail, X, or Instagram.

By Mail

Send your message to the following address:

Renka-chan
c/o Katsuragi City Tourism Association Secretariat
Commerce and Tourism Promotion Division, Katsuragi City Hall
166 Kakinomoto, Katsuragi City, Nara 639-2195
Japan

〒639-2195
奈良県葛城市柿本166番地
葛城市役所商工観光プロモーション課（葛城市観光協会事務局）
蓮花ちゃん 宛

On X

Post your birthday message on X and include the following hashtag:

#蓮花ちゃん誕生祭2026

The hashtag roughly means “Renka-chan Birthday Celebration 2026.” Please use the Japanese hashtag exactly as shown.

Official account: Renka-chan’s Official X Account

On Instagram

Post your birthday message on Instagram and include the following hashtag:

#蓮花ちゃん誕生祭2026

Please use the Japanese hashtag exactly as shown.

Official account: Renka-chan’s Official Instagram Account

Contact

Commerce and Tourism Promotion Division
Industry and Tourism Department
Katsuragi City Hall
166 Kakinomoto, Katsuragi City, Nara 639-2195
Japan

Phone: 0745-44-5111
Fax: 0745-44-5008

Renka-chan’s Official Website (Japanese only)

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