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Hello Kitty bullet train makes first round trip in Japan
Hello Kitty bullet train makes first round trip in Japan
A Hello Kitty-themed "shinkansen" bullet train has debuted in Japan.
Adorned with the cartoon icon inside and out, it’s a dream ride for fans of the internationally popular character.
The special shinkansen had its inaugural round trip on June 30 between Osaka and Fukuoka, connecting Japan’s west and south.
It will run through September.
In one car, a life-size Hello Kitty doll donning a train crew uniform and a hat - decorated with a pink bow, of course - greets passengers, offering a chance for selfies.
Hours later Saturday in Osaka, the train’s final stop, hundreds of fans waited for the arrival of the first Hello Kitty shinkansen, cheering and taking photos during its 16-minute stopover.
It then headed back to Fukuoka, according to Japanese media reports.
Hello Kitty, created in 1974 by the Japanese company Sanrio Co.
The kitten is a global icon with fans of all ages.
After more than 40 years in the market, the round-faced feline with no mouth is still seen everywhere, on stationery and towels to jewelry and even furniture.
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