The one on the left is "Chibi Maruko-chan" or "Little Maruko-chan" roughly translated.

The one on the right is "Sore Ike! Anpanman!" which is roughly translated as "Go! Anpanman" Anpan is the Asian bread that has the red bean inside. Anpanman is a super hero whose head is made from that bread.

The red girl with pom poms (Dokin-chan) and the black guy (Baikin-man) are his enemies. They are mold/bacteria.

The little dog's name is Cheese.

Both cartoons are little children's shows. Hope that helps!

Is it those things they use in the bottom of vases where they stick cut flowers onto them for better water circulation and to hold up the flowers? I've seen similar items in Japan.