Saturday 07th August, 07:18 AM JST
TOKYO —
An amusement facility featuring Japan’s much-loved feline character
Hello Kitty will open in Tokyo’s Odaiba district in October, its
operator said Friday.
Amid the growing popularity of the character overseas, Hello
Kitty’s Kawaii (cute) Paradise will have a theater showing Hello
Kitty animated films on its domed ceiling screen in four languages,
including English and Chinese, with aim of attracting foreign
tourists. It will also house restaurants and character goods
shops in a total floor space of around 890 square meters,
PleasureCast Co. said.
The facility will open Oct. 22 in the Venus Fort commercial complex
located in the Odaiba waterfront area, which is easily accessible
from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Foreign tourists account for 15
percent of the complex’s visitors. More tourists are
expected to visit Tokyo as the airport will open a new
international terminal building in October along with the launch of
an additional runway.