<strong>First look at Hello Kitty Shinkansen: </strong>Japan's Shinkansen train operator, West Japan Railway Co. Ltd has unveiled its new Hello Kitty Shinkansen bullet train. The train will begin operations on June 30.
First look at Hello Kitty Shinkansen: Japan's Shinkansen train operator, West Japan Railway Co. Ltd has unveiled its new Hello Kitty Shinkansen bullet train. The train will begin operations on June 30.
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<strong>Plenty of pink: </strong>The livery is decorated in pink ribbons and Hello Kitty's signature bow.
Plenty of pink: The livery is decorated in pink ribbons and Hello Kitty's signature bow.
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<strong>Connecting western Japan: </strong>The collaboration aims to revitalize regional communities in western Japan.
Connecting western Japan: The collaboration aims to revitalize regional communities in western Japan.
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<strong>Hello! Plaza: </strong>Car 1, named Hello! Plaza, is dedicated to limited period exhibitions showcasing various regional products and attractions.
Hello! Plaza: Car 1, named Hello! Plaza, is dedicated to limited period exhibitions showcasing various regional products and attractions.
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<strong>Souvenir store: </strong>Passengers can also buy souvenirs and specialty products inside Hello! Plaza.
Souvenir store: Passengers can also buy souvenirs and specialty products inside Hello! Plaza.
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<strong>Kawaii! Room: </strong>The floor, windows, headrests and armrests of Car 2 -- named Kawaii! Room -- are covered in motifs from Hello Kitty and Friends.
Kawaii! Room: The floor, windows, headrests and armrests of Car 2 -- named Kawaii! Room -- are covered in motifs from Hello Kitty and Friends.
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<strong>Hello Kitty photo booth: </strong>There is also a photo booth -- featuring a Hello Kitty doll in Shinkansen uniform -- for passengers.
Hello Kitty photo booth: There is also a photo booth -- featuring a Hello Kitty doll in Shinkansen uniform -- for passengers.
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<strong>Cute tourism ambassador: </strong>Eight original Hello Kitty designs have also been unveiled -- each one is holding a local product representing one of eight Japan prefectures.
Cute tourism ambassador: Eight original Hello Kitty designs have also been unveiled -- each one is holding a local product representing one of eight Japan prefectures.
West Japan Railway Company/Sanrio Co. Ltd.
<strong>Regional photo spot: </strong>There will also be regional photo spots at different stations along the line.
Regional photo spot: There will also be regional photo spots at different stations along the line.
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<strong>Hello Kitty theme tune: </strong>Instead of the usual Shinkansen jingle, the train will ring the original Hello Kitty theme tune as it approaches the stations.
Hello Kitty theme tune: Instead of the usual Shinkansen jingle, the train will ring the original Hello Kitty theme tune as it approaches the stations.
courtesy West Japan Railway/Sanrio Co. Ltd.