Universal Music LLC (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Hisashi Fujikura / hereinafter referred to as Universal Music), through its Partnership Business Division VMG, has begun distributing the music catalog of "Sesame Street," beloved worldwide for over 50 years, on major Japanese music streaming services starting Tuesday, June 30, 2026, based on an exclusive distribution agreement with Sesame Workshop for Japan. This distribution will make "Sesame Street" related music, which was previously unavailable on Japanese digital music services, accessible on music streaming platforms. "Sesame Street" began broadcasting in the U.S. in 1969 and is now enjoyed in over 190 countries and regions as a children's educational program. In Japan, it continues to be loved by children, with related segments broadcast on NHK E Tele. Characters such as Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and Oscar have taught children the joy of learning words and numbers, as well as the importance of friendship, compassion, and inclusion. The distributed catalog includes over 1,200 songs by popular characters, as well as collaborations with world-renowned artists such as Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Little Richard, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder. The catalog comprises numerous songs, including Grammy Award-winning works. While cherished as a children's educational program, the music also evokes nostalgia for generations who grew up with "Sesame Street" through television and film. This distribution expands opportunities for people of all ages to experience its music. Manabu Nagaoka Vice President, Japan Representative Sesame Workshop "For over 50 years, Sesame Street has delivered smiles, learning, and connection to children and families around the world through the power of music. We are delighted to be able to deliver our iconic song library, loved for many years, to the people of Japan together with VMG, Universal Music LLC's Partnership Business Division. We will continue to expand our a