Hello Kitty
Crouch too close to the sewer, and you might catch a glimpse of red…oh, it’s just her ribbon.
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The dreamy Hello Kitty Show Box in Hyogo Prefecture celebrates the world’s beloved Sanrio mascot.
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Only cute and good things can come out of a collaboration between the world’s busiest cat and international sneaker brand Converse!
You’re not seeing double! The Sanrio icon really does have a twin sibling, though she’s very different from her world-famous sister.
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