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Hello Kitty - Japanese Cartoon Icon

 

Hello Kitty is a Japanese brand name. Hello Kitty merchandise is usually bright pink and often features the Hello Kitty logo of a small white cartoon cat with a bow on the top of its head.

Although mainly aimed at the pre-adolescent female market, the Hello Kitty product range goes all the way from purses, stickers and pen sets to toasters, televisions, clothing and computer equipment.

This character was once featured in an advertising campaign of the retail chain Target.

Admin Note: Did you know this was from Japan? As the article says, Hello Kitty is aimed at a younger audience.... mostly. In Japan it is common to find everything from Hello Kitty waffle-irons to clothing. Yes, I did say waffle-irons.

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