Tokyo's Hello Kitty theme park closed for 'terrorist' security alert

TOKYO: A theme park in Tokyo featuring the Hello Kitty character closed on Saturday (Feb 24) because of an e-mailed "terrorist alert", the operator said.

"We will be temporarily closed today as we are unable to adequately ensure the safety of our customers, performers, and on-site staff at this time," the Sanrio Puroland park said on its website.

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