A life-size Hello Kitty doll greeted passengers(Kyodo News/AP)
In one car, a life-size Hello Kitty doll dressed in a train crew uniform and hat — decorated with a pink bow of course — greeted passengers, offering a chance for selfies.
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Hello Kitty, created in 1974 by Japanese company Sanrio, is a global figure of “cute-cool” with fans of all ages.