Bisaya meets Japanese — in one cute sticker!
CEBU TRIP has launched its official Bisaya × Japanese LINE sticker collection! Featuring the official CebuTrip character and expressions inspired by everyday life in Cebu, the stickers are designed for travel, friendship, work and casual chats between Filipinos and Japanese.
If you are Filipino, however, you may be wondering: What is LINE? What exactly is a LINE sticker? And who is this cute brown Cebu character?
Here is everything you need to know.
See the official CEBU TRIP sticker collection
View on LINE STOREThese stickers are perfect for...
✓ Filipinos with Japanese friends
✓ Filipinos working with Japanese coworkers or clients
✓ Cebu businesses serving Japanese customers
✓ Japanese travelers visiting Cebu
✓ Anyone learning simple Bisaya or Japanese expressions
✓ People who simply love Cebu and cute characters
First of all, what is LINE?
LINE may not be the first messaging app that comes to mind for many people in the Philippines, but in Japan it is one of the most widely used ways to communicate with family, friends, coworkers and businesses.
Users can send messages, make calls, share photos and videos, join group chats and send illustrated reactions called LINE stickers.
Why is LINE useful for Filipinos?
If you have Japanese friends, clients, coworkers or business partners, you may eventually be asked, “Do you have LINE?” Knowing how the app works can make communication with Japanese contacts much easier.
What exactly is a LINE sticker?
A LINE sticker is a large illustrated image that you can send directly inside a chat to express a greeting, reaction, emotion or short message.
Think of it as somewhere between an emoji, a reaction image and a cute character GIF — but specifically designed to be used as part of a conversation.
Instead of typing a full reply, you can simply send a sticker saying:
Stickers are especially popular because a character's expression can make even a simple message feel warmer, funnier and more personal.
Who is the CebuTrip character?
The round brown character wearing a tropical flower and a green leaf skirt is the official original character of CEBU TRIP.
CEBU TRIP is a Cebu-focused travel and local information media brand covering hotels, restaurants, activities, spas, shopping, events and other useful information about Cebu.
The character represents the cheerful, colorful and tropical atmosphere of Cebu, with flowers, greenery and island-inspired styling incorporated into the design.
Good to know
The character is an original CEBU TRIP mascot. It is not a traditional Filipino folklore character, nor is it an official mascot of Cebu City or the Philippine government.
Why Bisaya × Japanese?
Cebu and Japan are connected through tourism, business, English study, diving, long-term stays and personal friendships.
Japanese visitors regularly interact with Filipino hotel staff, guides, restaurant teams, drivers, teachers and local friends. At the same time, many Filipinos in Cebu work with Japanese customers, coworkers and companies.
The CEBU TRIP sticker series was created as a fun way to bring these two worlds closer together — combining Bisaya expressions with Japanese through a character inspired by Cebu.
CEBU × BISAYA × JAPAN
Sometimes one cute sticker is all you need to start a conversation.
1. Bisaya Daily Conversation Stickers
For friends, travel and everyday conversations
The Daily Conversation Edition focuses on expressions that are easy to use in casual chats.
The stickers include greetings, thanks, reactions and travel-friendly phrases such as Maayong buntag!, Salamat!, Tara! and Nindot kaayo!.
They are perfect for Japanese visitors trying a little Bisaya, as well as Filipinos who want a fun way to communicate with Japanese friends.
2. Bisaya Stickers — Work Edition
For coworkers, clients and business chats
The Work Edition is designed for friendly communication in the workplace.
Useful expressions include Palihug! for “Please,” Sige, sige! for “Okay,” Salamat! for “Thank you,” and Pwede? for “Is it okay?”
It is a fun option for Cebu-based companies, Filipino teams working with Japanese colleagues, or anyone who wants to make everyday work chats feel more relaxed and friendly.
How do you use LINE stickers?
Never used LINE stickers before? It is simple.
STEP 1 — Install or open the LINE app.
STEP 2 — Open the CEBU TRIP sticker page on LINE STORE or the LINE Sticker Shop.
STEP 3 — Purchase and download your preferred sticker set.
STEP 4 — Open a chat and tap the sticker icon.
STEP 5 — Select your CEBU TRIP sticker and send it.
Sticker prices, purchase methods and availability may vary depending on your LINE account, device and country or region.
How can Filipinos use these stickers?
With Japanese friends
Send a Bisaya expression and introduce your Japanese friends to the language people actually use every day in Cebu.
With Japanese coworkers and clients
A simple “Salamat!” or “Sige, sige!” sticker can make a routine work chat feel more approachable without needing a long reply.
With Japanese travelers in Cebu
Hotels, restaurants, tour operators, language schools and other Cebu businesses can also use the stickers as a fun way to introduce local Bisaya expressions to Japanese guests.
Or simply because you love Cebu
You do not need to be studying Japanese or Bisaya. If the character makes you smile and reminds you of Cebu, that is already a good reason to use it.
CEBU TRIP × LINE STICKERS
From Cebu to Japan,
one sticker at a time.
Bisaya × Japanese
with the official CEBU TRIP character
More CEBU TRIP sticker collections are coming
CEBU TRIP plans to continue developing original sticker collections inspired by Cebu travel, food, work and everyday island life.
Whether you are Filipino, Japanese or simply someone who loves Cebu, watch out for more ways to enjoy the island through the CEBU TRIP character.
Official CEBU TRIP LINE Sticker Collection
View on LINE STORE
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