All Aboard Hello Kitty: Pink Bullet Train Debuts in Japan

[steve2470]

https://www.snopes.com/ap/2018/06/30/aboard-hello-kitty-pink-bullet-train-debuts-japan/

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TOKYO (AP) — A Hello Kitty-themed “shinkansen” bullet train has debuted in Japan. Adorned with the cartoon icon inside and out, it’s a dream ride for fans of the internationally popular character.

The special shinkansen had its inaugural round trip Saturday between Osaka and Fukuoka, connecting Japan’s west and south. It will run through September.

The stylish, eight-car train is painted pink and white, showcasing Hello Kitty images and trademark ribbons from flooring to seat covers and windows.

In one car, a life-size Hello Kitty doll donning a train crew uniform and a hat — decorated with a pink bow, of course — greets passengers, offering a chance for selfies.

[thewhollytoast]

1. Remember when we used to dream of High Speed Rail here in the United States?

[procon]

2. We have the bullet part down pretty good, now if we could just add the train part. nt