To celebrate the 20th birthday of the Sapporo City Waterworks Bureau's official character, Wappy, Wappy has been appointed as the "Sapporo Water PR Chief," and an appointment ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. At the appointment ceremony, the Sapporo City Waterworks Administrator presented Wappy with the appointment letter for "Sapporo Water PR Chief." Wappy was also commended for their significant contributions to promoting the Sapporo City Waterworks over the past 20 years since their birth, and words of expectation were expressed for their future endeavors. Upon receiving the appointment letter, Wappy, adorned with a special pink sash, expressed their enthusiasm and joy for becoming the PR Chief with their entire being. Sapporo City Waterworks Administrator Fumifumi Murakami (left) presents the appointment letter to Wappy (right). As a commemorative gesture for this appointment, business cards have been created! If you encounter Wappy, the PR Chief, at an event, you might be able to exchange business cards. Please feel free to approach them! Additionally, the official Sapporo City Waterworks Bureau X and Instagram accounts have been launched! As the "Sapporo Water PR Chief," Wappy will embark on a new journey, communicating the appeal of Sapporo's water and the Waterworks Bureau's initiatives more clearly than ever. Please follow and like their posts! We look forward to the even more enhanced activities of Wappy! ■ About "Wappy" Wappy is a character designed as a boy water droplet, with a cute, bouncy belly and an innocent pose. The aim is to create an endearing character that can be loved by everyone, from the elderly to children. Wappy was born in 2006 and celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2026. ■ Inquiries about this matter Sapporo City Waterworks Bureau, General Affairs Department, Planning Division 11-23 Odori Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-0041 Phone: 011-211-7014