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Sanrio

Sanrio Company, Ltd. (株式会社サンリオ, Kabushiki-gaisha Sanrio) is a Japanese entertainment company that designs, licenses, and manufactures products focusing on the kawaii ("cute") segment of Japanese popular culture. Their products include stationery, school supplies, gifts, and accessories, which are sold worldwide, including at specialty brand retail stores…

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Founded
August 10, 1960; 66 years ago (1960-08-10) (as Yamanashi Silk Company)
Industry
Wholesale
Headquarters
Ōsaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
Area served
Worldwide
Brands
Hello Kitty and Friends Mr. Men & Little Miss
Founder
Shintaro Tsuji

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Edges114
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Avg. degree1.98
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related to history · 22
Sanrio → American, August, Charles, European, He, Himitsu Desu, In, Japanese, Kore, Peanuts, Sanri, Sanrio's, Sanrio's Secrets Tsuji, Schulz's, Shintaro Tsuji, Snoopy, Spanish, The, These, Tsuji
related to North America · 22
Sanrio → Aiea, California, Hawaii, In, In April, Inc, Ltd, Nakajima USA, New York City's Times, Pearlridge's Downtown, San Jose's Eastridge Mall, Sanrio Cafe, Sanrio Co, Sanrio Luxe, Sanrio's, Sanrio's North American, Sanrio-licensed, South San Francisco, Square, Torrance
Subsidiaries · 19
Sanrio → International:, Japan:, Kokoro [ja], Mister Men Limited, Sanrio (Hong Kong) (Hong Kong), Sanrio do Brasil Comercio e Representacoes (Brazil), Sanrio Enterprise, Sanrio Entertainment [ja], Sanrio Far East (Shenzhen) (China), Sanrio Global (UK), Sanrio Global Asia (Southeast Asia), Sanrio GmbH (Europe), Sanrio Korea (South Korea), Sanrio Music Publications, Sanrio Shanghai International Trade (China), Sanrio Taiwan (Taiwan), Sanrio, Inc. (North America), Sanriowave [ja], THOIP
related to Characters · 16
Sanrio → Aggressive Retsuko, Bad Badtz-Maru, Cinnamoroll, Gudetama, Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty's, Jewelpet, Keroppi, Kuromi, Miyuki Okumura, My Melody, Notable, Other, Pompompurin, Yuko Shimizu, Yuko Yamaguchi
related to Japan · 13
Sanrio → Harmonyland, Hiji, In April, Japan, Kai, Kyūshū, Sanrio Puroland, Sanrio's, Shintaro Tsuji's, Tama, Tokyo, Yamanashi, Yamanashi Strawberry King Museum
related to Video games · 13
Sanrio → Apron, Big City Dreams, Character Soft, Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Hello Kitty World, Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy, Magic, My Melody, Ohanabatake, Pon Pon Volley, Roller Rescue, Sanrio Cup
related to Other animation · 11
Sanrio → April, Jewelpet, My Melody, Onegai My Melody, Studio Comet, Tale Theater, The, The Sugarbunnies, TV, TV Osaka, US-made Hello Kitty's Furry
related to Variety shows · 9
Sanrio → Asobou, Bad Badtz-Maru, Daisuki, Fun Fun Kitty, Hello Kitty, Jump, Kitty's Paradise, Sanrio Characters Pon Pon, TV Tokyo
Products · 7
Sanrio → Accessories, Entertainment, Fashion, Gifts, Plushies, Toys, Video games
related to Theatrical · 7
Sanrio → After, From, In, Journey Through Fairyland, OVAs, Sanrio Films, TV

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
SanrioArea servedWorldwide1.00infobox
SanrioBrandsHello Kitty and Friends Mr. Men & Little Miss1.00infobox
SanrioFoundedAugust 10, 1960; 66 years ago (1960-08-10) (as Yamanashi Silk Company)1.00infobox
SanrioFounderShintaro Tsuji1.00infobox
SanrioHeadquartersŌsaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan1.00infobox
SanrioIndustryWholesale1.00infobox
SanrioKey peopleShintaro Tsuji (former President & CEO, current Honorary Chairman)1.00infobox
SanrioKey peopleTomokuni Tsuji (President)1.00infobox
SanrioNative name株式会社サンリオ1.00infobox
SanrioNet income¥8,225 million (2023)1.00infobox
SanrioNumber of employees797 (2025)1.00infobox
SanrioOperating income¥13,247 million (2023)1.00infobox
SanrioProductsFashion1.00infobox
SanrioProductsAccessories1.00infobox
SanrioProductsGifts1.00infobox
SanrioProductsEntertainment1.00infobox
SanrioProductsVideo games1.00infobox
SanrioProductsPlushies1.00infobox
SanrioProductsToys1.00infobox
SanrioRevenue¥72,624 million (2023)1.00infobox
SanrioRomanized nameKabushiki-gaisha Sanrio1.00infobox
SanrioSubsidiariesJapan:1.00infobox
SanrioSubsidiariesKokoro [ja]1.00infobox
SanrioSubsidiariesSanriowave [ja]1.00infobox
SanrioSubsidiariesSanrio Entertainment [ja]1.00infobox
SanrioSubsidiariesSanrio Enterprise1.00infobox
SanrioSubsidiariesSanrio Music Publications1.00infobox
SanrioSubsidiariesInternational:1.00infobox
SanrioSubsidiariesSanrio, Inc. (North America)1.00infobox
SanrioSubsidiariesSanrio do Brasil Comercio e Representacoes (Brazil)1.00infobox

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