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All aboard: Hello Kitty bullet train debuts in Japan

The bullet train will run for the next three months between the western cities of Osaka and Fukuoka, the West Japan Railway Company says. There are hopes one of the country's most famous exports will boost tourism.

Ex-Japanese cop breaks record with Hello Kitty collection

Masao Gunji was recognised last November by the Guinness World Records for his collection, having spent around $267,000 (30 million yen) on thousands of items, including a Hello Kitty house.