Tokyo-based San-X is releasing the ¥1,760 Rilakkuma Official Exam Guidebook Plus in Japan on October 30, 2026. The book is designed for the Rilakkuma Exam 2027, which will be held in Tokyo on March 14, 2027.
The guidebook is aimed at Rilakkuma fans who want to learn more about the characters and prepare for the upcoming qualification exam. It combines character profiles and artwork with past questions and practice material.
Published by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, the book is available from the standard release date at ¥1,760 (tax included). The examination application period continues until December 3, 2026, with the test held at Nihon University College of Humanities and Sciences in Setagaya, Tokyo.
About the Rilakkuma Exam Guidebook
Rilakkuma themes and artwork
The guidebook reviews Rilakkuma themes and artwork from 2019 onward, helping readers explore the character world in more detail. The Rilakkuma Official Exam Guidebook Plus is priced at ¥1,760 (tax included).
Past exam questions
Readers can use past Rilakkuma Exam questions and mock questions to prepare for the 2027 test. The Rilakkuma Official Exam Guidebook Plus costs ¥1,760 (tax included).
The guidebook brings together Rilakkuma-related information in a reference format, covering the characters, their stories and the themes introduced since 2019. It also gives readers a way to review the world of Rilakkuma before taking the exam, including questions from the previous test and mock questions for practice.
Highlights
- The Rilakkuma Official Exam Guidebook Plus costs ¥1,760 (tax included).
- The book includes detailed introductions to Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitori and other related characters.
- It covers themes and artwork from 2019 onward, along with stories and key points for each theme.
- Past Rilakkuma Exam questions and mock questions are included for exam preparation.
- The Rilakkuma Exam 2027 is scheduled for March 14, 2027, in Setagaya, Tokyo.
Product & Availability
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Rilakkuma Official Exam Guidebook Plus |
| Menu / items | Character profiles, historical themes and artwork, theme stories, past exam questions and mock questions |
| Release date | October 30, 2026 |
| Period | Exam application deadline: December 3, 2026; exam date: March 14, 2027 |
| Location | Nihon University College of Humanities and Sciences, Setagaya, Tokyo |
| Address | Nihon University College of Humanities and Sciences, 3-25-40 Sakurajosui, Setagaya, Tokyo |
| Price | Rilakkuma Official Exam Guidebook Plus: ¥1,760 (tax included) |
| Official website | Book details Rilakkuma Exam 2027 official website |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the Rilakkuma Official Exam Guidebook Plus?
- The standard release date is October 30, 2026.
- How much is the Rilakkuma Official Exam Guidebook Plus?
- The price is ¥1,760 (tax included).
- When is the Rilakkuma Exam 2027?
- The exam will be held on March 14, 2027, at Nihon University College of Humanities and Sciences in Setagaya, Tokyo. Applications are accepted until December 3, 2026.
