Sanrio is a Japanese company that produces and licenses a wide range of products featuring its characters, including stationery, school supplies, gifts, and accessories. The brand is famous for its iconic character Hello Kitty, which has become a global phenomenon.
Founded in 1960 by Shintaro Tsuji
First product was a rubber beach ball with a painted red tomato design
Hello Kitty was introduced in 1974
Sanrio Puroland, a theme park featuring Sanrio characters, opened in 1990 in Tokyo
Expanded internationally in the 1970s and 80s to the US, Europe and Asia
Her real name is Kitty White and she was born in London on November 1. She is a cheerful, hardworking girl who loves baking cookies and making new friends.
Hello Kitty creator, Yuko Shimizu, left out the mouth to allow people to project their own emotions onto the character.
No, Sanrio produces a wide range of products for all ages, from stationery and school supplies to bags, phone cases, and home decor.
Sanrio has a diverse range of characters, including My Melody, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Little Twin Stars.
Sanrio has a number of official stores around the world, as well as online retailers like Amazon and Etsy.