Hello Kitty Plushies Japan

What is this cultural phenomenon in Japan called?

I heard somewhere that in some parts of Japan, it is a popular fad for teenagers to carry around little plushies of Stitch, Doraemon, Totoro, Hello Kitty, or Pokemon and take them to school, carry them in their bags, etc. What is this fad called, and does anyone think it would catch on in the United States?

It’s a common teenage fad, especially characters from Sanrio and San-X or Disney. Even working adults have similar collectibles such as Iphone casings, phone straps and everyday items. We all like to personalize our belongings..more traditional folks carry good luck charms and small cat figurines that symbolize good luck/wealth.

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Jakks Pacific Hello Kitty Holiday Plush – 5.5 – Green Bow $5.99 Hello Kitty, is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. Designed by Ikuko Shimizu, the first product, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974, and in the United States in 1976. The character is portrayed as a female white cat, with a red bow and no drawn mouth. The Hello Kitty line has since developed licensing arrangements worth more than $1 billion a year in sa…

Jakks Pacific Hello Kitty International Plush – 5.5 – India Theme $9.98 Hello Kitty, is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. Designed by Ikuko Shimizu, the first product, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974, and in the United States in 1976. The character is portrayed as a female white cat, with a red bow and no drawn mouth. The Hello Kitty line has since developed licensing arrangements worth more than $1 billion a year in sa…

Jakks Pacific Hello Kitty International Plush – 5.5 – USA Theme $4.49 Hello Kitty, is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. Designed by Ikuko Shimizu, the first product, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974, and in the United States in 1976. The character is portrayed as a female white cat, with a red bow and no drawn mouth. The Hello Kitty line has since developed licensing arrangements worth more than $1 billion a year in sa…