Hello Kitty

Here in Westerland, Hello Kitty is a cute and pink character that little girls like to collect and to play with it. Therefore, I am looked at as a childish weirdo who hasn't grown up yet... because I like it so much that I buy all kind of merchandising. However, in her country of origin, Japan, Hello Kitty can be found everywhere. She is a symbol of kawaii design by Sanrio and targets all ages.

Hello Kitty clothes, accesories, stationery, home appliances and yes, seasonal stamps, are made and sold everyday. Here is my current collection of Japanese stamps depicting this little cute female cat (and her boyfriend!):

Hello Kitty in Kinkakuji (left) Dear Daniel in Kurumabiki (centre) & Hello Kitty in Fujimusume (right)

♪ Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel acting kabuki from 2011 Greetings: summer season.

I think I have shown this set here before, but anyway, I don't mind seeing it again. It came on the most careful wrapped letter ever along with another Kitty dressed in kimono to embellish even more the airmail stick.

♪ Dressed in Chinese qipao and holding a fan for the commemoration of Expo 2010 Shanghai (held from May to October 2010).

Snoopy and Charlie Brown have been featured in Japanese stamps too (2010 Greetings: Snoopy - letter version). Isn't their postal service cool?

♪ A shaped stamp with Hello Kitty wearing sunflowers for the 2012 Greetings: summer season. ♥

An old forest stamp from 1975 completed the postage this time. Wonderful combination!

* Source: Philately in Japan.

Am I really that childish for liking them so much? Don't think so. ♪