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Pompompurin isn’t quite as cute when he’s hungering for your brains, but you can save him in this mission-based Sanrio Puroland horror event.
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.
Japan’s cute character queen teams up with the coolest way to see downtown Tokyo’s most traditional neighborhood.
These baum cakes that can be “cut-out” into Sanrio characters are fun, sweet and almost too cute to eat.
Sanrio’s new shop scheduled to open in Asakusa this coming April should be a Hello Kitty fan’s idea of heaven.
Cafe Lattes served in fluffy cup holders, sweet steamed Kitty head buns, and a special lunch are all on the menu at Lawson.
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