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EXPLAINED: Hello kitty shinkansen makes final run after 8 years of operation | Vintage Vibes

A shinkansen bullet train featuring Hello Kitty made its final run on Sunday after eight years of operation.

Crowds of fans holding cameras and Hello Kitty merchandise gathered at JR Shin-Osaka Station in western Japan to witness the final departure of the bullet train, which had carried around 1 million passengers since its debut in June 2018.

Featuring pink-themed cars decorated with ribbons and Hello Kitty illustrations on both the exterior and interior, the 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co ran between Shin-Osaka and Hakata stations.

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