Sanrio Dollhouse Story is a creative, artistic Instagram user that uses Sanrio items to stage picturesque kawaii imagery that represents Japanese customs and ways of life. As a child, she recalls receiving Sanrio calendars at the end of kindergarten when she chose Hello Kitty with the red bow. She now collects tableware and everyday items that she …

This episode features Richard Brown, or Acton as he is known throughout various online communities. After being stationed in Japan with the US Navy in the 1980s, Hello Kitty is one of several cute characters that he remembers during his stay. Fast forward to the late 90s and Richard is once again face to face with Miss Kitty White and reminiscing a…

Ever wondered what it was a Sanrio Store was like in the 1990s? Well, Evelyn has all the answers about life as a store manager of the Sanrio Store in the Capitola Mall during 1996 & 1997. She's got some great Sanrio Stories about Hello Kitty and many other Sanrio characters. She explains how she started out, how she decorated her store, what she li…

Oliver is a Super Fan! He has been collecting random and rare Hello Kitty items since his first item: the Hello Kitty Sega Dreamcast. Although most of his collection is in storage, that doesn't stop him from spreading the cheer and love of Sanrio's message of Small Gift, Big Smile. Oliver makes it a point to show up to an HK Junkies meet up with ba…

Meryl is a great Sanrio fan! She's liked Hello Kitty since an early age and even had a seventh birthday that was Sanrio themed! Her collection rests in organized protected bags so they don't get ruined and many stationary items she has, she passes on to her friends. This good deed of sending smiles is what Sanrio prides itself on, and with fans lik…

Few Sanrio fans can say they've been with Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars, and Patty & Jimmy since the early days, but @MrHelloKittyBoy has pictures to prove it! Starting back in 1976 in southern California, Tommy, as he was known back then, would visit his local Hallmark shop and become drawn towards the small display that was set up to showcase th…