Sanrio Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that designs, licenses and produces products focusing
on the kawaii segment of Japanese popular culture.
Shintaro Tsuji founded Sanrio as the Yamanashi Silk Center gift shop in 1960, and changed its name to Sanrio in 1973.
Sanrio was one of the first Japanese companies to see potential in the character licensing business
Other characters of Sanrio
My Melody was born in the forest of Mariland. Her favorite hobby is baking cookies with her mother, and her favorite food is almond pound cake.
She enjoys eating cake with her best friend, a mouse named Flat.
Kuromi is a tomboy, but behind her tough appearance, she is actually very girly.
She enjoys writing in her diary and reading romance novels.
Hello Kitty was born in the suburbs of London. She lives with her parents and her twin sister Mimmy who is her best friend.
Her hobbies include baking cookies and making new friends.
Cinnamoroll is Cafe Cinnamon's official mascot. He is quite shy, but very friendly,
and sometimes takes a nap on customers' laps. He can fly through the air by flapping his huge ears.
