CNN
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A Hiya Kitty theme park in Tokyo has been pressured to shut for the day after it acquired a “terror risk,” its operator stated.
Sanrio Puroland, also referred to as Hiya Kitty Land, is positioned in Tama New City in north Tokyo. In a press release printed on the park’s official web site, operators stated they acquired “a terrorist risk electronic mail” on Saturday.
“As we’re unable to adequately guarantee the security of our prospects, performers, and on-site workers, we’ve got determined to briefly shut,” operators stated.
An official police report was filed and refunds for tickets on Saturday are being thought of, they added.
“With cooperation from the police, we have been capable of confirm that there are not any security threats; due to this fact we’ll resume regular operations on February 25.”
“We respect your understanding and cooperation. We apologize for the inconvenience triggered… (and) will proceed to work onerous to make sure that everybody can benefit from the occasion with peace of thoughts.”
Police didn’t discover any suspicious objects, in keeping with a report by Japanese broadcaster NHK and cited by Reuters.
Hello Kitty is probably the most well-known and recognizable Japanese manufacturers of all time.
Created in 1974, the cartoon cat’s attraction has been instrumental in spreading “kawaii” Japanese popular culture abroad.
Founding firm Sanrio has grown right into a retail and leisure behemoth with amusement parks and eating places all through Japan, the US and the UK.
Sanrio Puroland opened in 1990 and attracts over 1.5 million guests per yr – making it one in every of Japan’s hottest theme parks, together with Tokyo Disney Resort.