Hello Kitty-Themed Shinkansen Train in Japan! The design is adorable and cute, making you feel at home on the train.
Japan is indeed one of the countries with many surprises. The country that is known for obeying the rules and also always being on time provides various kinds of inspiration. One of the interesting things about this country is its fast train, the shinkasen. Successful with one of these cool products, this year came out a new design product from the shinkasen train which will certainly be very popular, namely hello kitty shinkasen.
This mouthless cat has become such an icon of Japan that Shinkasen has collaborated to create a train with his design. Launched on June 30, 2018, the train is sure to be a hit with the public. With all-pink decorations and various iconic hello kitty images scattered across the exterior and interior of the train.
Not just a design, hello kitty herself is used as a travel ambassador, where there is a train car named Hello! Plaza. This train contains various local products from the shinkasen train stop. For example, a picture of hello kitty holding a green apple famous in Tottori prefecture and various other products. The various designs are on the walls of the train, which also serves as a photo area.
Not only does Hello! Plaza showcase a wide range of cute and unique designs, there are also a variety of souvenirs available for purchase. The cheerful colors of the space, along with patterns of pink circles or ribbons, are very distinctive to this train. Hello kitty in her uniform is also a unique design and attraction.
Yep! As seen in one of the carriages called the Kawaii! Room, there is a photo booth with a large hello kitty doll in uniform. The background is a map of the areas that the shinkasen travels through as well as special designs of colored hello kitty and local products.
Every corner of this train is adorned with hello kitty images. From the doors, windows, to the seats are very typical of this cat icon. Uniquely, if this train arrives at its station, the train will sound a hello kitty-themed jingle. Cute and adorable of course.
To board this train, visitors can use a regular train ticket or the day of travel. The schedule for this special hello kitty train is also available on the website so visitors should check in advance. To be in the Kawaii! Room, you must reserve your seat in advance due to the large number of customers.
In addition to high-speed trains, Japan also made a hello kitty shinkasen cafe at Hakata station, which of course you must buy a train ticket in advance to enter. The time limit for staying in this cafe is about two hours. Not only the design of the place and the equipment are all hello kitty, but also food and drinks in the shape of hello kitty are served.
The souvenir shop is located at Fukuoka Station. A wide variety of hello kitty items will surely capture the hearts of Sanrio's unique cat fans. So, which one would you like to visit?
