I love Hello Kitty!!!
When I went to Japan...there was it everywhere!!!
Here is Official character profile description
* Name: Kitty White
* Birthday: November 1, 1974
* Blood type: A
* Place of birth: London, England
* Height: That of five apples
* Weight: That of three apples
* Good at: Reading
* Favourite food: Cookies baked by twin sister, Mimmy
* Favourite word: "Friendship"
* Collects: Small cute things like sweets, stars, goldfish etc.
* Best school subjects: English, music and visual arts
* Description: A bright and kind-hearted girl, good at baking cookies and loves Mama's apple pie. Very close to her twin sister Mimmy.
You can buy Hello Kitty's goods here:
http://shop.sanrio.com/shop/Shop,default,sc.html
also
http://traditionsinjapan.com
Next on Kitty-chan ... I show you my plush