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8-Meter Hello Kitty on Display at Tokyo's Odaiba

Hello Kitty on display on Tokyo's artificial island of Odaiba from August 9 to 22. The statue is surrounded by 28 balloons portraying other Sanrio characters, including My Melody, Cinnamaroll, Kiki & Lala, and others. Throughout the day, a water fountain show takes place periodically, and at night the fountains are ed by laser lights.

The display's purpose is two-fold: to celebrate Sanrio's 50th anniversary (the company was founded on August 10, 1960) and to promote urban tree-planting. Proceeds from the local sale of Hello Kitty goods will go to related charities.

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This also posted display in the central Japanese city of Shizuoka.

[Via Pink Tentacle, 47 News]