Tokyo’s Hello Kitty theme park closed for ‘terrorist’ security alert

Police, who investigated the theme park after it received the e-mailed warning, did not find any suspicious objects, public broadcaster NHK reported. - PHOTO: SANRIO PUROLAND/FACEBOOK

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

Sanrio Puroland in the capital Tokyo is known for its rides, shows and cutesy cartoon mascots including the beloved feline-like heroine.