[Report]JO1 Takumi Kawanishi & Junki Kono talk about their dreams with Hello Kitty at the 50th anniversary party

■“I want to collaborate with Hello Kitty someday” (JO1 Takumi Kawanishi & Junki Kono)

JO1’s Takumi Kawanishi, Junki Kono, Naomi Watanabe, Yumena Yanai, and others appeared at the “HELLO KITTY 50th Anniversary Party,” a one-night-only event held at the Horyuji Treasure Museum on October 30th.

■JO1 Kawanishi & Kono talk about their dream with Hello Kitty, saying, “I want to collaborate with Hello Kitty someday!”
A 50th anniversary cake was featured at the party to celebrate Hello Kitty. There was also a special show featuring Hello Kitty in Kabuki costume, which was her first appearance outside of Puroland.

Watanabe enthusiastically expressed his passionate love for Hello Kitty, saying, “Kitty-chan is my muse! There are so many Hello Kitty goods in New York, but I don’t have enough money!”

JO1 Kawanishi and Kono talked about their dream with Hello Kitty, saying, “I want to collaborate with Hello Kitty someday.”

When asked about her memories of Hello Kitty, Yanai said, “When I first met Hello Kitty at Puroland when I was in middle school, I was so happy that I burst into tears.I love Hello Kitty even more now than I did then! ” he commented.

■“Hello Kitty Exhibition” is held. We also sell Hello Kitty goods and catalogs that can only be purchased here!
“Hello Kitty Exhibition – When I Change, Kitty Will Change” will be held at Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan (Ueno Park) from November 1st to February 24th, 2025.

At this exhibition, many limited edition goods will be sold. In addition to stuffed animals, mascot holders, and the “Mojimoji Hello Kitty Series,” the original designs sold at this exhibition are must-sees. The official catalog of the exhibition will also be on sale. Even after the exhibition ends, you can enjoy the Hello Kitty exhibition even more deeply.