The Japan Medical Association releases 3D avatar video of the official character, Nichiku-kun, on YouTube for the first time! Promoting the activities of the Medical Association along with cuteness

Association's new public relations strategy to convey the future of medical care
through short videos

The Japan Medical Association (Chairman: Matsumoto Yoshiro) has released a short video using the 3D avatar of the official character, Nichiku-kun, on its official YouTube channel for the first time. The video provides a friendly introduction to the activities of the Japan Medical Association, and also invites participants to participate in future events .

"Nichiku-kun" visits the Japan Medical Association! Introducing the delegates and symposiums

In the video, the official character "Nichi-kun," based on the Shiba Inu, visits the Japan Medical Association Hall, and introduces the 158th Japan Medical Association Special Committee held on the day, as well as the symposium at the large auditorium.
Through friendly characters, the story is designed to clearly convey the behind-the-scenes of the activities of the Japan Medical Association, which are usually rarely seen, to the general audience.

The 4th Symposium: Cancer Prevention, Medical Care, Coexistence"

The second half of the video also introduces the 4th Symposium on the Community-Based Medical Association Project: Cancer Prevention, Medical Care, and Coexistence, scheduled to be held on May 25th, 2025.
This event is open to not only doctor members but also the general public, and is a valuable opportunity to learn and talk about cancer prevention, treatment, and how to live in symbiosis.

Click here for the video! Please take a look at the cute appearance of "Nichi-kun"

• Nichi-kun Shorts (YouTube Shorts)
  👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LonJIfg8Ijw
• Japan Medical Association Official YouTube Channel
  👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZ632iTbtYlZ5S2CtGh6rA

The Japan Medical Association says, "We would like you to see the cute Nichi-san in this video, and we would appreciate it if you could become an opportunity to become interested in the activities of the Japan Medical Association as a way of making you even a little more interested in the activities of the Japan Medical Association."

In addition to this short video, we are also currently running a series of video series that explains information about medical care in an easy-to-understand manner, such as the "Tell me! Nichi-kun! Series."

Nichi-kun goods are also on sale!

As an official character, Nichi-kun also sells
original goods such as clear files and ballpoint pens The merchandise sales site is here 👉 https://www.med.or.jp/people/info/people_info/008936.html

About the Japan Medical Association

The Japan Medical Association, a public interest incorporated association, an academic specialist organization .
We are taking the following initiatives to "encourage medical practice," "development of medicine and medical techniques," and "improve public health."

• Matters related to lifelong training for doctors
• Promotion and development of regional medical care
• Enhancement of insurance medical care
• Information dissemination and proposal activities that contribute to promoting the health of the people

Address
Official website of 2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo : https://www.med.or.jp

Check out the latest information from the Japan Medical Association on social media!

• The official YouTube channel is currently releasing regular press conferences and event videos
  👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZ632iTbtYlZ5S2CtGh6rA
• The official LINE account is currently streaming information on seminars and events
  👉 https://page.line.me/324vigsd?openQrModal=true

Contact information

Japan Medical Association Public Relations Division
TEL: 03-3946-2121 (Representative)

Summary of articles

• Japan Medical Association releases first 3D avatar video
• Official character "Nichi-kun" appears and introduces the medical hall and events
• The "Cancer Prevention" Symposium scheduled to be held on May 25th, 2025 will also be promoted.
• We are also strengthening information dissemination on YouTube and LINE

■Press release source - Japan Medical Association
https://companydata.tsujigawa.com/company/5010005004635