Japan’s Oita Airport has officially changed its name to ‘Oita Hello Kitty Airport’ temporarily for Osaka’s Expo 2025 ...

Sanrio theme park Harmonyland announced on March 17 that it has partnered with Oita Airport to rename the airport to “Oita Hello Kitty Airport.” Harmonyland notes "the warmest airport in the ...

Oita is home to Harmonyland, one of only two Sanrio character theme parks in Japan -- the other being in Tokyo. To welcome visitors, Oita Airport will feature banners and a photo spot showcasing ...

Aya Komaki, president of Sanrio Entertainment, said her company is aiming to make Harmonyland an "entertainment and resort area." "We will make efforts so that Harmonyland can contribute to attracting ...

Additionally, a bus route is planned to take visitors from the airport to the nearby Sanrio theme park of Harmonyland, which appears to be part of the impetus behind the name change. Back in ...

Plans also include a bus service connecting the airport to Harmonyland in the town of Hiji. At the March 17 press conference, Oita Gov. Kiichiro Sato stated, "By promoting the prefecture's charm ...